Olimpia Asunción vs Vasco da Gama prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, August 21, 2026
Copa Sudamericana
In the Copa Sudamericana Round of 16 on August 21, 2026, the second leg will be played between Olimpia Asunción and Vasco da Gama. Both teams believe they can achieve success.
Olimpia Asunción vs Vasco da Gama: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Paraguay's capital finished only seventh in last year's Primera. However, they managed to add another trophy to their collection this year by winning the 2026 Apertura. The summer started with two defeats, and only after that did they win domestically. In the Copa, however, they managed to win their group with four victories and thirteen points.
The team from Rio de Janeiro not only survived the relegation battle last year, finishing two points above Fortaleza and Ceará—45 points were even enough to end up fourteenth on tiebreakers. This season, the risk of relegation is even higher. Still, the table remains incredibly tight. In the Copa, playing in the same group, the Brazilians confidently finished second with ten points. Then, in the playoffs, they beat Independiente Medellín, winning at home thanks to a single goal in the 85th minute after a 2-2 home draw.
In Brazil, the visitors had to defend for most of the match. But they achieved their goal by securing a 0-0 draw. Now, however, they need to win at home, which means they will have to attack.
Previous Matches: Olimpia Asunción vs Vasco da Gama
Back in 1990, in the Copa Libertadores, and again this spring, the teams exchanged home victories.
This time, the hosts are considered favorites, albeit only slightly. However, the match is unlikely to be spectacular—our prediction is "total under 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.62).
Olimpia Asunción vs Vasco da Gama: Key Statistics and Trends
- Olimpia Asunción has won three consecutive matches before the previous game
- On average, Olimpia scores 1.58 goals and concedes 0.85 goals per match
- 46% of Olimpia’s matches end with both teams scoring and an average total of 2.42 goals per match
- Vasco da Gama has won four of their last seven matches
- On average, Vasco da Gama scores 1.05 goals and concedes 1.55 goals per match
- 64% of Vasco da Gama’s matches end with both teams scoring and an average total of 2.59 goals per match
Olimpia Asunción vs Vasco da Gama: Probable Starting Lineups
Olimpia Asunción is expected to line up in a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (potential lineup): Olveira – Gamarra, Bentaberri, Matus, Cáceres – Sánchez – Benítez, Quintana, Cardoso, Delmás – Romero.
Vasco da Gama is expected to play a 1-4-3-3 formation (potential lineup): Jardim – Suárez, Renan, Saldivia, Rodríguez – Méndez, Barros, Rojas Echavarría – Moreira, David, Adson.
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