Match Pack: Cuiabá EC vs CR Vasco da Gama

As Cuiabá EC prepares to welcome CR Vasco da Gama to the Arena Pantanal on the penultimate weekend of the 2024 Serie A season, both sides are in desperate need of a positive result to finish their campaigns on a high note. Cuiabá has struggled to find form, accumulating just 3 points over their last five matches, amassing 3 draws and 2 losses while lacking the firepower upfront, failing to score in 19 games this season. Meanwhile, Vasco da Gama has managed just a slightly better tally of 4 points in their recent five matches. Although Vasco has shown a little improvement by avoiding defeat in their last two outings, their away form remains lackluster.

The two sides are historically low scoring, with previous encounters averaging just 1.2 goals per game, resulting in few matches seeing both teams find the net. Given both teams’ current struggles in front of goal, this fixture may follow a similar pattern of a tight, low-scoring affair. Cuiabá’s home advantage could be a slight factor, but their poor form at the Arena Pantanal doesn’t inspire confidence. Thus, a draw seems like the most probable outcome, potentially with neither side breaking through, or a slim margin determined by a solitary goal. Bettors might want to consider the lack of goals historically and the possibility of another low-scoring match.

Insights

• Cuiabá is struggling in form with no wins in their last 5 games, collecting 3 draws and 2 losses.
• They have difficulty scoring, with 19 games this season where they failed to find the net (53% of matches).
• BTTS has landed in 3 of Cuiabá’s last 5 games and in 39% of their matches this season.
• Cuiabá has very poor home form with an average of 0.78 points per game at home.
• Vasco da Gama has shown slightly better form recently, unbeaten in their last 2 games.
• Vasco has scored 5 times in their last 5 fixtures and has also struggled, failing to score in 2 of those.
• BTTS has landed in only 2 of Vasco’s last 5 games, and overall in 18 out of 37 matches this season.
• Vasco da Gama performs poorly away with an average of 0.67 points per game on the road.
• In head-to-head history, Vasco da Gama has a better record, winning 3 out of the last 5 meetings against Cuiabá, and none won by Cuiabá.
• Previous encounters have been low-scoring with an average of 1.2 goals per game and only 20% resulting in BTTS.
• The last match between them ended in a 1-1 draw.

Match Forecast

• Cuiabá EC may struggle to maintain possession and are likely vulnerable to Vasco da Gama’s strong ball-stealing abilities.
• Vasco da Gama could exploit Cuiabá EC’s weak defense against wing attacks, potentially creating and converting scoring opportunities.
• Both teams are weak in defending set pieces, raising the possibility of goals from set-piece situations.
• Vasco da Gama’s strength in aerial duels may give them an advantage in both offensive and defensive headers during the match.
• Given Vasco da Gama’s weakness in avoiding individual errors and defending counterattacks, Cuiabá EC may look to capitalize on quick breaks.
• With both teams favoring long balls and width, expect a match with a lot of play down the flanks and potentially more crosses into the box.
• Because both teams are strong in protecting the lead, the team that scores first could have a significant advantage in controlling the game’s tempo.
• Cuiabá EC’s weakness in finishing scoring chances could impact their ability to take advantage of any opportunities they create.
• Both teams are expected to play in their own halves for large periods, waiting for opportune moments to press forward.

Match Facts

• In the last 5 encounters, Cuiaba Esporte Clube MT has not secured any wins, whereas there have been 2 draws and CR Vasco da Gama RJ has triumphed 3 times, with a goal difference of 5-1 favoring CR Vasco da Gama RJ.
• Last season, CR Vasco da Gama RJ defeated Cuiaba Esporte Clube MT in both clashes, winning 1-0 at home and 2-0 away.
• CR Vasco da Gama RJ has faced defeat in their last 4 away fixtures in Brasileiro Serie A.
• Cuiaba Esporte Clube MT scores 25% of their goals between the 31st and 45th minutes of play.
• Between the 61st and 75th minutes, Cuiaba Esporte Clube MT scores a mere 11% of their goals, marking the lowest percentage in the league.
• CR Vasco da Gama RJ nets 21% of their goals between the 31st and 45th minutes.
• Cuiaba Esporte Clube MT is currently on an 8-match winless streak.
• Cuiaba Esporte Clube MT has lost their last 3 home games.
• CR Vasco da Gama RJ hasn’t won in their past 5 matches.
• CR Vasco da Gama RJ has suffered losses in 5 consecutive away matches.
• CR Vasco da Gama RJ hasn’t achieved victory in any of their last 8 away games.
• Cuiaba Esporte Clube MT hasn’t clinched a win in their last 3 encounters against CR Vasco da Gama RJ.
• Cuiaba Esporte Clube MT has failed to score in 9 of their 18 home games in this season’s Brasileiro Serie A.
• CR Vasco da Gama RJ has not scored in 8 of their 18 away matches in this season’s Brasileiro Serie A.
• Isidro Pitta leads Cuiaba Esporte Clube MT in scoring with 7 goals, while Pablo Vegetti has netted 10 times for CR Vasco da Gama RJ.
• A year ago, Cuiaba Esporte Clube MT was ranked 12th on the table with 48 points; now they stand at 19th with 30 points.
• A year ago, CR Vasco da Gama RJ was 16th with 42 points; now they are in the 10th position with 47 points.
• CR Vasco da Gama RJ has conceded goals in each of their last 6 matches.
• Cuiaba Esporte Clube MT wins the first half in 25% of their games, while CR Vasco da Gama RJ does so in 24%.
• Cuiaba Esporte Clube MT wins 25% of halftimes, and CR Vasco da Gama RJ wins 24%.
• CR Vasco da Gama RJ emerged victorious in their last clash with Cuiaba Esporte Clube MT.
• Their most recent encounter saw CR Vasco da Gama RJ secure a win by 1 goal.
• Cuiaba Esporte Clube MT manages to win 58% of their matches when leading 1-0 at home.
• CR Vasco da Gama RJ clinches victory in 62% of their games when leading 0-1 away.
• Cuiaba Esporte Clube MT wins just 8% of matches when trailing 0-1 at home.
• When behind 1-0 away, CR Vasco da Gama RJ wins 5% of their matches.
• In Brasileiro Serie A, Cuiaba Esporte Clube MT has displayed better performance than CR Vasco da Gama RJ.
• The recent form over the last 5 matches shows Cuiaba Esporte Clube MT performing better than CR Vasco da Gama RJ.
• CR Vasco da Gama RJ has not lost any of their last 5 encounters against Cuiaba Esporte Clube MT across all competitions.
• In their previous 5 meetings, Cuiaba Esporte Clube MT hasn’t won any, with CR Vasco da Gama RJ winning 3 and two matches ending in a draw.
• CR Vasco da Gama RJ has remained unbeaten in their last 3 Brasileiro Serie A games against Cuiaba Esporte Clube MT.
• Cuiaba Esporte Clube MT has not managed to win any of their last 3 league games against CR Vasco da Gama RJ.
• On average, Cuiaba Esporte Clube MT scores 0.2 goals when facing CR Vasco da Gama RJ, while CR Vasco da Gama RJ nets 1 goal against Cuiaba Esporte Clube MT.
• The average number of goals in clashes between Cuiaba Esporte Clube MT and CR Vasco da Gama RJ is 1.2.
• Both teams failed to win their latest matches in Brasileiro Serie A.
• Cuiaba Esporte Clube MT scores an average of 1.58 goals at home, whereas CR Vasco da Gama RJ scores an average of 0.93 goals away.
• CR Vasco da Gama RJ scores 22% of their goals between the 46th and 60th minutes.
• In Brasileiro Serie A, CR Vasco da Gama RJ’s performance surpasses that of Cuiaba Esporte Clube MT.
• Recent form over the past 5 matches shows CR Vasco da Gama RJ outperforming Cuiaba Esporte Clube MT.