Head-to-Head
Olimpia Asuncion are the Group G leaders with 4 points from their opening 2 Copa Sudamericana fixtures, while Vasco da Gama RJ prop up the table with 1 point from 2 games.
Vasco da Gama RJ
- Vasco da Gama RJ have been a different proposition under manager Renato Gaucho since he took over in March 2026.
- His team has a mixed 5-game record overall (W2, D1, L2) but have won 1 and lost 1 of their 2 games at home, including an impressive 2-1 win over Sao Paulo FC.
Olimpia Asuncion
- Olimpia have won 3 of their last 5 matches and picked up an away win against Rubio Nu a fortnight ago.
- The Paraguayans have made an impressive start to their 2026 continental campaign, topping the group after 2 matches under manager Pablo Andres Sanchez.
Key Players
- Bernardo Benitez has been in fine form in the first two games, supplying 2 assists from midfield and leading Olimpia’s attack that has seen Juan Alfaro top score in the competition with 1 goal in 2 matches.
- Andres Gomez has been a reliable goal-getter with 2 in his last 5 appearances and a similar output to Vasco’s top scorer in the group, Brenner da Silva, who has 1 goal in 1 appearance.
Betting Insights
- Olimpia’s continental pedigree and overall form puts them in the driver’s seat to pick up all 3 points in this fixture, but the odds of 4.63 available for the away team are a little low, with the bookies clearly fancying the Group G favourites to prevail here.
- We’re backing the bet on both teams NOT to score at 1.8, which is probably a little on the short side, but it does indicate the bookies believe one side will keep a shutout.
Prediction
Over 2.5 goals at 2.02 looks very fair in a game that is likely to be fast-paced and end-to-end, but there will be a winner when these sides face-off.
