Santos vs Vasco Betting Tips
Santos
The Saints lost two places on the leaderboard when they were beaten 2-1 by Cruzeiro, who turned in the twenty-sixth round. They were stationed in the 32 points (eight wins, eight draws and nine losses).
This reduced the enthusiasm of fans and even players in relation to the possibility of a reaction that could lead the team to reach a place in the G6, a block that opens the possibility of playing the Copa Libertadores in 2019. This squad is closed by Atletico- MG, which has 42 points.
For the confrontation of this Thursday, the technician Cuca gained two new options to scale the equipment. The attackers Bruno Henrique and Derlis González, who were not able to play in Belo Horizonte due to the suspension by the accumulation of yellow cards, returned to play conditions.
There is also the possibility that Felippe Cardoso and Lucas Veríssimo, who are delivered to the medical department for the treatment of injury, may also be available. This, however, will depend on re-evaluation.
The likely team for the confrontation is Vanderlei; Victor Ferraz, Gustavo Henrique, Robson Bambu and Dodo; Alison, Diego Pituca and Carlos Sánchez; Rodrygo, Gabigol and Derlis González (Bruno Henrique).
Vasco
Vasco experienced dramatic situations on the night of Monday, September 24, but was able to breathe with relief leaving the relegation zone. In the São Januário stadium, he defeated Bahia by 2 to 1.
In the 29th minute of the first half, the tricolor goalkeeper Douglas Friedrich was sent off with a penalty kick. Yago Pikachu converted. However, even with one less athlete, the Bahians managed to reach the draw in the early stages through Gilberto. The victory would only be guaranteed in the 33 minutes of the second half with Marrony, athlete only 18 years.
That alone, however, would not suffice. The Basque had to rely on the help of a local rival to leave the sticking region. The Chapecoense, at home, was parked in the 28 points (six wins, ten ties and ten losses), losing 2-1 to Fluminense.With their success against Bahia, the Basque team also had 28 points (seven wins, seven draws and 11 losses). As they have the highest number of victories, they have the sixteenth place, the first one outside the Z4.
The departure of the relegation zone and the first victory won under the direction of coach Alberto Valentin after a five-game fast (four defeats and a draw) should give a bit more peace of mind for Thursday’s match. However, it was not this time that Vasco left the pitch without having his defense leaked. This has happened in all the last seven games the team played.
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The match on Thursday will mark the 60th meeting between Santos and Basque in the history of the Brazilian Championship. Since 1971, the tie was the most recorded result in the duel. It occurred 22 times. The Santos accumulated 20 victories in the period and Vasco led the best in 17 clashes. The second round match, which was held before the first round, ended with a 3-0 win over the Fish. All three goals were scored by Gabriel Barbosa.
Bet Tips: Santos
Odds: 1.50
