Vasco da Gama RJ

vs

Barracas Central

Preview

Vasco da Gama RJ

• Vasco da Gama RJ have a mixed home record in 2 Copa Sudamericana fixtures (W1, L1).
• Vasco da Gama RJ have scored an average of 2.00 goals per home fixture in the Copa Sudamericana whilst conceding an average of 1.00 per fixture.
• Vasco da Gama RJ sit 2nd in Copa Sudamericana Group G with 7 points from 5 matches, and they host 4th-placed Barracas Central on Wednesday, a side on 3 points from 5 games.
• This fixture is crucial to both sides as Barracas seek their first continental win whilst Vasco seek to all but secure a spot in the knockouts.
• Renato Gaucho’s side are a fast, physical team who like to attack down the wings with numbers.
• However, their recent form has been mixed (W2, D1, L2) and they have failed to perform at their best in this competition so far, primarily due to squad rotation.
• In their last Copa Sudamericana outing, a 3-1 loss to Olimpia Asuncion, Vasco da Gama failed to keep a clean sheet and, as a result, they are currently on a 2-match losing streak.

Barracas Central

• Barracas Central have conceded an average of 1.00 away goals per Copa Sudamericana fixture (D1, L1).
• In their most recent Copa Sudamericana outing, Barracas Central were defeated 2-0 away to Audax Italiano Santiago.
• Barracas Central set up in a pragmatic 5-3-2 system under Ruben Dario Insua.
• They are defensively disciplined, but their main goal threat is in wide areas with the wingbacks supporting the front two from deep.
• Gonzalo Morales leads the scoring charts for the visitors with 1 goal in 4 Copa Sudamericana fixtures, whilst Ivan Tapia is the creative engine, registering 1 assist in 5 games.

Barracas Central

Betting Insights

• Vasco da Gama win at 1.36 is very short odds, but I think it is worth having a small play on given the average goal statistics of both sides.
• Both Teams to Score - No at 1.74 is a top value pick as Barracas have struggled on the road.

Prediction