Vasco da Gama vs Audax Italiano prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on April 15, 2026
Copa Sudamericana
In the 2nd round of the Copa Sudamericana group stage on April 15, 2026, Vasco da Gama and Audax Italiano will face each other. The home team will try to achieve the maximum here.
Vasco da Gama vs Audax Italiano: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Rio de Janeiro side almost got relegated in 2025, finishing with 45 points, just two more than the two bottom teams. This season also saw a shaky start, but in March they finally seemed to find their game. However, some fresh setbacks followed, so a 0-0 draw at Barracas Central turned out to be a decent result.
The club from La Florida finished fifth in last year's Primera. They are also off to a decent start now, losing about as often as they win. Against Olimpia Asunción, they lost at home without much of a chance, 0-2.
The Brazilians average 1.45 goals scored and concede 1.55 per match. Their Chilean counterparts show balance: 1.22 goals scored and 1.22 conceded per game.
Previous Matches: Vasco da Gama vs Audax Italiano
This will be the first visit for this opponent to Rio.
The Brazilians are favorites, but the confidence in them seems exaggerated. A more neutral option would be to bet on "total under 3.5 goals" (odds – 1.6).
Vasco da Gama vs Audax Italiano: Key Statistics and Trends
- Vasco da Gama have not won in their last four matches
- 91% of Vasco da Gama’s matches end with goals from both teams and an average of 3.0 goals per match
- Audax Italiano have lost two of their last four matches
- 22% of Audax Italiano's matches end with goals from both teams and an average of 2.44 goals per match
Vasco da Gama vs Audax Italiano: Probable Starting Lineups
Vasco da Gama is expected to use a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Fuzato - Wallase Falcão, Freitas, Cuesta - Avellar, João Pedro, Moura, Rodrigues - Moreira, França - Spinelli
Audax Italiano is expected to use a 1-3-4-1-2 formation (possible lineup): Ahumada - Pina, Ortiz, Ferrario - Rebolledo, Matus, Mateos, Collao - Aedo Chiaverano, Troyanski
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