Vasco da Gama vs Operario prediction and betting tips on May 21 2025
Brazil Cup
Game Prediction
In the 1/16 finals of the Brazil Cup on May 21, 2025, Vasco da Gama and Operario will play the return leg. The team that wins this second match will advance further.
Our Prediction for Vasco da Gama vs Operario
The team from Rio de Janeiro managed to earn 50 points, which allowed them to close the top 10 of the Serie A final table. Their opponent from Ponta Grossa put in a modest performance in Brazil’s second division, finishing only seventh.
In 2025, at the "Maracanã", there were major disappointments. They lost both legs to Flamengo in the state championship semifinals. In the Copa Sudamericana, they only beat Academia Puerto Cabello before suffering a heavy 1-4 defeat to the same team in Venezuela. There was also a loss against Lanus. The start of the Brasileirão was disastrous, costing their coach his job. But this change helped, as they thrashed Fortaleza 3-0. The visiting side managed to win the Paranaense League, defeating Maringá in the final on penalties. They started Serie B with a win but only secured another victory on their fifth attempt, against América Mineiro. Subsequently, they also defeated Cuiabá and Botafogo-SP.
In the cup, Coutinho and company began with solid 3-0 victories against Rondonopolis and Nova Iguacu. However, away to Operario, it ended in a 1-1 draw. Before that, Operario eliminated Humaitá on penalties (after a 0-0 draw) and narrowly beat Tombense at home.
Vasco da Gama vs Operario: Key Stats and Trends
- Vasco da Gama went nine matches without a win until their most recent game
- On average, Vasco da Gama score 1.11 goals and concede 1.22 goals per match.
- 44% of Vasco da Gama's games end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 2.33.
- Operario have won their last three matches
Vasco da Gama vs Operario: Probable Lineups
Vasco da Gama (probable lineup): Leo Jardim – Lucas Piton, Freitas, Joao Victor, Paulinho – Ugo Moura, Jair Junior, Nuno Moreira, Coutinho, Rocha – Vegetti
Operario (probable lineup): Kurzel – Feliciano da Silva, Joseph, Godoy Santos, Thales – Zuluaga, Jacy, Boschilia, Rodrigo Rodrigues, Allano – Daniel Amorim
Previous Matches: Vasco da Gama vs Operario
In 2022, during Serie B, Vasco da Gama defeated this opponent in both meetings.
Free Prediction for Vasco da Gama vs Operario
The hosts are considered clear favorites for the return leg. But the visitors are in great form — we expect the match to go "over 2.0 total goals" (odds — 1.62).
Place your bet on the upcoming match and follow the team's performance in the Brazil Cup tournament table.