Vasco da Gama desperately need points on Sunday, Aug 23 at 5:00 PM in the Serie A. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Palmeiras come into this fixture drawing too many games (3D in last 5). Vasco da Gama travel struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. Palmeiras won their last outing, while Vasco da Gama suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.

History strongly favours Palmeiras here — they've won 7 of 10 previous meetings against Vasco da Gama, with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in Palmeiras won 1–2.

Verdict: Palmeiras look the stronger side on current evidence. Expect them to control proceedings at home, though Vasco da Gama will make it uncomfortable. Palmeiras to win.