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Palmeiras will invite Vasco da Gama to Allianz Parque in the Brazilian Serie A on Thursday. The hosts have endured a slow start to their league campaign with three wins from seven games and they are in eighth place in the league table with 11 points.
The hosts are unbeaten in their last four games in all competitions and after two goalless draws returned to winning ways with a 2-1 away triumph over Criciuma in the Brazilian Serie A earlier this month. Gustavo Gómez scored from the penalty spot in the 67th minute and Lazaro bagged the match-winner in stoppage time.
The visitors have seen conclusive results in their seven league games thus far, with two wins and five losses. They suffered a 6-1 home loss to Flamengo in their previous league outing earlier this month. Pablo Vegetti had scored in the ninth minute but Flamengo registered a comfortable comeback win, scoring three goals apiece in either half.
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Palmeiras vs Vasco da Gama Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have a long-standing rivalry and have met 132 times in all competitions. As expected, the hosts have the upper hand in these meetings with 60 wins. The visitors have 31 wins to their name and 41 games have ended in draws.
- The hosts are unbeaten in their last 10 meetings against the visitors and registered a 1-0 triumph when they met in the league last season.
- Palmeiras have suffered just two losses in Serie A this season, with both coming at home.
- Vasco da Gama have suffered five losses in their last eight games in all competitions and they are winless in their last five away games.
- The visitors have outscored the hosts 7-5 in seven league games this season. Though, they have the worst defensive record in the league, conceding 17 goals.
Palmeiras vs Vasco da Gama Prediction
Verdão have suffered just one loss in their last 11 games in all competitions while keeping six clean sheets. Interestingly, they have endured a winless run at home in the league this season, suffering two losses in three games while failing to find the back of the net, which is a cause for concern.
Cruzmaltino have just two wins in their last eight games in all competitions, with one of them coming in penalties. They have lost their last four away games in the league while scoring just twice. They are winless in their last 10 meetings against the hosts while failing to score in five games and face an uphill task here.
With that in mind and considering the current form of the two teams, the hosts are expected to eke out a narrow win.
Prediction: Palmeiras 2-1 Vasco da Gama
Palmeiras vs Vasco da Gama Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Palmeiras to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Lázaro to score or assist any time - Yes
