Match Analysis: Vasco da Gama vs Ceará – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-09-14
- Time: 11:30 PM UTC
- Location: Estádio São Januário, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Game Overview
The Brasileirão match features Vasco da Gama hosting Ceará. Vasco currently ranks 15th in the league while Ceará is 11th. Vasco da Gama has been strong recently with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last 5 games, averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match. Ceará, in contrast, has a mixed form with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last 5, but has struggled offensively recently, scoring only 2 goals in those 5 games and not scoring in last 3 matches. Historically, Vasco da Gama dominates the head-to-head with 8-3 wins over Ceará with 4 draws in 15 matches, though Ceará won the previous 2 encounters. The match is expected to be competitive with Vasco as slight favorites at home.
Key Factors to Consider
- Vasco da Gama is in better recent form, undefeated in last 5 matches with strong offensive stats. Ceará shows inconsistency and offensive struggles, especially in last 3 matches where they failed to score. Both teams concede 1.6 goals per match on average in recent games, making defensively balanced but with Vasco having the attacking edge.
- From 15 meetings, Vasco leads with 8 wins, Ceará 3 wins, and 4 draws. Vasco has scored 23 goals to Ceará's 13. However, Ceará has won the last two matches against Vasco, hinting at some recent reversal. Overall, historical data favors Vasco.
- No specific injury information available from current sources, suggesting no major known absences for either side.
- The match is played in Vasco da Gama's home ground, Estádio São Januário, which provides a home advantage. No notable weather or external disruptions reported.
- Vasco da Gama is motivated to improve their league standing, facing a mid-table Ceará side that had recent wins over them, adding a psychological edge to the host to respond. Ceará will look to continue their recent success and break Vasco's home resistance.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Vasco da Gama: -111, Ceará: 330, Draw: 225 | Vasco da Gama | ★★★★☆ 75% |
| Spread | Vasco da Gama: -0.5 -110, Ceará: +50 -110 | Vasco da Gama -0.5 | ★★★★☆ 70% |
| Over/under | Over 2: -128, Under 2: +108 | Under 2 goals | ★★★☆☆ 60% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Vasco da Gama 3% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Under 2 21% |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Under 2 at 21% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 19.1% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Vasco da Gama is favored to win due to superior recent form, home advantage, and historical dominance, though Ceará's recent wins over Vasco may ensure a competitive match. Expect a close contest with Vasco narrowly prevailing.
Predicted Score: 1-0