Match Analysis: Fortaleza vs Vasco da Gama – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-10-16
- Time: 12:30 AM UTC
- Location: Fortaleza Home Stadium
Game Overview
This Brazilian Serie A clash features struggling Fortaleza hosting mid-table Vasco da Gama. Fortaleza are positioned 18th with poor recent form and a significantly negative goal difference, versus Vasco's 11th place and slightly positive goal difference. Both teams have had mixed results, but Vasco is marginally stronger on form and head-to-head.
Key Factors to Consider
- Fortaleza has 6 wins, 6 draws, and 14 losses with a -15 goal difference. Vasco has 9 wins, 6 draws, 12 losses with a +1 goal difference. Recent form favors Vasco with a 3-0 away win over Fortaleza in their last encounter.
- The last meeting ended 3-0 in favor of Vasco da Gama at home, showing Vasco’s dominance and psychological edge in recent direct encounters.
- No major injuries reported for either side currently, with squads mostly fit to play.
- Home advantage for Fortaleza provides some boost but their home form has been inconsistent. No extreme weather or other external factors expected that would heavily shift dynamics.
- Vasco is motivated to further solidify mid-table security, while Fortaleza is under pressure to escape the relegation zone, adding urgency but also potential pressure-induced errors.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | Fortaleza: +126, Vasco da Gama: +220, Draw: +220 | Fortaleza | ★★★☆☆ 65% |
Spread | Fortaleza -0.25: -105, Vasco da Gama +25: -115 | Fortaleza -0.25 | ★★★☆☆ 60% |
Over/under | Over 2.25: -110, Under 2.25: -110 | Under 2.25 | ★★★★☆ 70% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
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Moneyline | Fortaleza 6% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | Under 2.25 18% |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Under 2.25 at 18% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 20.2% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Moneyline: Fortaleza win
Predicted Score: 1-0