Vasco take on the visitors Fortaleza in the round 27 match of Brazilian Serie A. The match will be played on Thursday, October 19th at Estádio Vasco da Gama (Rio de Janeiro).
Vasco da Gama aims to stay in Serie A. The "Admirals" were a strong club, especially in the late 20th century. They remain a popular club, but they spend more and more time in the country's second division. Both of the last two years had to be spent in Serie B, an incredible and unprecedented disgrace for a historical powerhouse. They eventually returned to the top tier, but only from third place. In essence, they dedicate most of their time in Brasileirao to the battle for survival. Recently, there was a strong stretch with three consecutive victories and ten points in four rounds. However, this was followed by a crushing defeat to Santos, a direct competitor. On the other hand, they managed to secure a 0-0 draw against Sao Paulo on the road.
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Fortaleza spent eight consecutive years in the third division of the country from 2010 to 2017. Then, they quickly rose to the top division and achieved a relatively high eighth-place finish last season. This allowed them to start in the Copa Libertadores, although they didn't make it through the qualification round. They performed better in the Copa Sudamericana, where they reached the finals after advancing from the group stage and winning in the playoffs against Libertad, America Mineiro, and Corinthians. They also have the strength to perform well on their home turf, winning 6 out of their last 8 matches there and breaking into the top six.
Fortaleza have not lost for three consecutive times, including now, where they won 2-0 at home after the break. The hosts desperately need points and are considered favorites. However, the "Steel Tricolor" is in excellent form, and we expect that they will not lose.
Prediction for the match: Fortaleza not to lose (X2).
