They are opposite situations in the table, but the weight of the duty to guarantee the three points is gigantic. Operário-PR and Vasco face each other this Tuesday, at 19:00 (Brasília time), at Germano Krüger, for the 33rd round of Serie B. Fantasma is 18th in the table, with 32 points, while the Rio de Janeiro team is fourth. , with 49 points.
Operário-PR comes from four games without a win and is going through a delicate moment in the fight against relegation. In the last 10 matches, the team won only one against Londrina, in their domains. The home factor is one of the club’s bets to win again and reduce the distance of four points for the first team outside the Z-4.
Matheus Costa will have a weight loss for today’s lineup. Goalkeeper Vanderlei, loaned by Vasco, cannot play this Tuesday. With that, Simão will be the holder. In the middle, Ricardinho, who returned from the DM in the last round, is an option for the sector. Already the striker Júnior Brandão tries to recover for the match and is doubtful.
Despite being in the access group to Serie A, Vasco’s moment is one of apprehension. Although it has been in the top four since the first round, the performance in recent games has dropped, the club has seen the back squad approach and could even leave the G-4 in case of defeat this Tuesday. Out-of-home performance is also a concern. There are eight consecutive defeats as a visitor. The pressure increased after the tie in São Januário, against Londrina, last week.
After repeating the team in the last three games, Jorginho will make changes against Operário. Yuri Lara (suspended) and Paulo Victor (with ankle pain) are absent. Zé Gabriel was tested in midfield, while Edimar returns to the starting lineup. Up front, Jorginho trained with Figueiredo, and the tendency is for Marlon Gomes to leave the team.
Both Score – Yes
That is, both teams have chances to score in the match. After all, it is expected that both groups will arrive in the round with a lot of will and, consequently, perform a fierce but balanced confrontation. In other words, it is likely that Operário-PR and Vasco da Gama will make a greater use of passes from counterattacks and lateral throws.
Total Goals – More Than 2
At first, the two groups are expected to balance the nets in the round. In other words, the final score, following the bookmakers, is likely to be 2-2.
Last five matches
Namely, the cast of Operário-PR accumulates, in its last five matches, two defeats for the clubs: Guarani (0 x 1) and Cruzeiro (1 x 0). Even more, he added two draws with the squads of Vila Nova (1×1) and Bahia (2×2). And finally, counts a triumph over Londrina (1 x 0).
Meanwhile, Vasco da Gama’s team has a draw with Londrina (1 x 1), a victory over Náutico (4 x 1) and three setbacks for the clubs: Cruzeiro (3 x 0), Grêmio (2 x 1). ) and Brusque (1 x 0).
