On Saturday night, Corinthians host Vasco da Gama in the Brazilian Serie A, as both teams look to maintain their hopes of claiming a Copa Libertadores spot.
The two teams are just outside the Copa Sudamericana spots. However, both teams also still have faint hopes of getting into the Copa Libertadores qualifying spots.
Corinthians are currently seven behind in the race for the top eight, while Vasco are just a point behind the hosts.
The home side’s chances of clinching continental football for next season has been hampered by a run of just one win in their last nine league outings. Last time out, they suffered a 1-0 defeat against Cruzeiro.
Their recent Serie A games have been relatively low scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in six of their last nine matches.
Corinthians have a mixed recent home record in the Brazilian top-flight. However, they have lost just one of their last seven matches on home soil.
Although their recent home games have not been high scoring, both teams have scored in five of their last six games on home soil in Serie A.
Just like their hosts, Vasco’s Serie A form has been inconsistent of late, as they have won just one of their last five league games. Last time out, the visitors drew 1-1 at home against Atletico PR.
Vasco have a very poor recent away record in Serie A, winning just one of their last 15 games on their travels in the Brazilian top-flight.
Their recent away games have been low scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in five of their last seven games on their travels. Both teams have also scored in five of their previous six away matches in Serie A.
Forebet predicts that this clash will finish in a low-scoring draw, which would dent both sides’ chances of making a late run for the Copa Libertadores spots.