Olimpia Asuncion
- Olimpia Asuncion have failed to score a single goal at home in the Copa Sudamericana so far (0.00 goals per home game).
- Olimpia are in mixed form by comparison (W2, D1, L2) but have avoided defeat in their most recent home games (W1, D1).
- Pablo Andres Sanchez’s Olimpia are a patient team, preferring to dictate the pace and play with the ball on the ground and wide areas to create chances.
Vasco da Gama RJ
- Vasco da Gama RJ have enjoyed a superb overall form in their last 5 matches (W3, D2, L0).
- Vasco da Gama RJ have been in very good shape away from home in the Copa Sudamericana (W1, D1, L0) with 1.00 goals per game and 0.50 goals conceded per game.
- Renato Gaucho’s Vasco are a more pragmatic outfit though, switching between 4-2-3-1 and 4-3-3 since the ex-Gremio boss took the reins in March 2026.
- He has impressed in the short time he has had at the club and has brought a real balance to the team that is based around being solid in defence and lethal on the counter attack.
Head-to-Head
- Vasco da Gama RJ have taken the initiative in Copa Sudamericana Group G so far, sitting level on 7 points with Olimpia Asuncion after 4 matches, only ahead on goal difference.
- The Brazilians dominated Olimpia 3-0 in the reverse fixture just 2 weeks ago in Copa Sudamericana Group G at their home in Rio de Janeiro.
- This tactical matchup should therefore produce an interesting matchup of possession based soccer vs counter attacking soccer, with both sides having something to play for as a victory could be enough to qualify directly to the round of 16.
Key Players
- Adson has been Vasco da Gama’s top scorer and creative outlet in the Copa Sudamericana, scoring 1 goal and providing 2 assists in just 3 appearances.
- Alex Franco has been Olimpia’s greatest threat in this group stage with 1 goal in 3 appearances.
Prediction
We’re confident Vasco can take the 3 points here at a good price, although Olimpia have struggled to score at home and Vasco have been solid away, so we’re going with an away win here.
