Vasco da Gama-Santos FC Statistical Preview

Team News

Vasco da Gama

• Adílson Batista will be without versatile veteran Wendel, who is suspended.
• Nei and Sandro Silva are both available after serving bans, however.
• Alessandro looks set to continue in goal after performing well against Coritiba.

Santos FC

• Claudinei Oliveira is likely to be without his first-choice strike pairing this weekend.
• Thiago Ribeiro is struggling with a knock, while Éverton Costa is suspended.
• Youngster Victor Andrade could earn a rare start alongside Willian José.

Match Facts

• Vasco da Gama have won their last 5 home matches against Santos FC in all competitions.
• Vasco da Gama have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 5 matches against Santos FC in all competitions.
• Vasco da Gama have been winning at both half time and full time in their last 3 home matches against Santos FC in all competitions.
• There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Vasco da Gama’s last 3 games in Brasileirão.
• Vasco da Gama have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 home matches against Santos FC in all competitions.

Prediction

• Vasco started life after Dorival Júnior with a promising win against Coritiba last weekend.
• With Adílson Batista now at the helm, the Gigante da Colina will be looking to claw their way away from the relegation zone.
• Santos are midtable mediocrity personified: their Série A record reads W11 D11 L10.

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