Vasco vs Fortaleza Prediction & Betting Tips (22 May)

Before playing next match, Vasco had been on a dreadful run of form on their own patch, drawing three and losing six of their previous nine top-flight fixtures, so a visit from Fortaleza is hardly ideal. Speaking of the defending champions, although they have not been the force of old recently, they have still triumphed four times in seven Copa do Brasil trips.

Under 2.5 goals has been the order of the day in 15 of the previous 15 Vasco home matches in the Copa do Brasil, including in nine games on the bounce of late. Although they cannot compete with these numbers, it remains the case that 15 of the most recent 20 Fortaleza fixtures at this level have also served up two goals or fewer, so expect more of the same.

At least one of the two goalkeepers has emerged with a clean sheet from 15 of the previous 18 league games involving Fortaleza, and both of their meetings with Vasco last season finished goalless. Speaking of the hosts, eight of their most recent 15 home matches have followed the same pattern, so anyone expecting a thriller is likely to be disappointed by this contest.