Vasco RJ vs Ponte Preta

 

Vasco da Gama RJ are in 3rd place with 4-1-1 in their first six games and 11:8 on goal difference. They have certainly found a good way of playing, but they are struggling with letting in many goals. Especially in the 2nd half were they have let in 6 of their 8 goals in their matches so far. Ponte Preta are 10th with 2-3-1 and usually both score and let in few goals in their matches. Their goal difference is 5:6 which shows this fact. They usually slow in the beginning of their matches, but make their points in the 2nd half. They have 1-4-1 at half-time so far this season, which is not good.

 

For Vasco da Gama RJ, Juninho Pernambucano are sick and therefore doubtful, while Carlos Tenorio is injuried.

 

Ponte Preta have quite a bit of a list with Injuried or unavailable players: Marcinho (thigh), Tony (thigh), Caio (knee), Bruno Nunes (fit), Enrico (thigh), Wescley (ankle), Xaves (thigh) will be missing.

 

Vasco da Gama RJ should be very much able to win this match against a much weakened Ponte Preta. I think that Vasco da Gama will try to dominate from the beginning and get a early goal tonight. They have very good results before half-time, but always let in in the 2nd half. Therefore I see Vasco da Gama RJ to lead at half-time as a good pick here.