ATLETICO MINEIRO v VASCO DA GAMA
Thursday 23rd August 2018 – Kickoff: 2000hrs
Football – Brazil – Serie A Betting Tips
It’s been a while but next we return to the Brazilian top flight to preview the tussle between Atletico Mineiro and Vasco da Gama as betting tips continue in Serie A.
Atletico Mineiro have suffered just one defeat from their last five matches which has helped them maintain their push for a Copa Libertadores qualifying spot, but with just three points separating them from Gremio and an automatic spot for the Copa, there’s plenty of incentive for the hosts to get up here.
As their results away from home have been inconsistent, Atletico Mineiro will now rely on their form on home turf where they’ve posted a record of 7-1-2 19/10 to date, having won four of their last five at their Estádio Raimundo Sampaio.
Forwards Oliveira and Guedes (9 goals apiece) are the most likely to score for the home side.
Vasco da Gama sit two league places and just one point above the relegation zone as they make their way to Belo Horizonte and confidence will be fragile for the visitors as they’re without a win from their last four matches in Serie A.
This miserable run of results include three defeats on the trot against Corinthians, Sao Paulo and Palmeiras, and as they’re still without a win on their travels this season, Vasco da Gama look to have their backs to the wall ahead of this clash.
An away record of 0-3-4 5/12 includes four defeats from their last five on the road, and in addition, the visitors have failed to keep a single clean sheet on their outings as well.
This lack of shut-outs may well have a bearing on the outcome of this encounter, and my betting tips suggest a home win in this one.
Pick: Atletico Mineiro to win @ 1.53 Bet Victor
