Corinthians and Vasco da Gama will meet in São Paulo in Round 2. The Timão drew with Bahia in the opening game, while Vasco hosted and beat Santos. Looking at the quality of the two sides, Corinthians seems to have a better squad, and playing in front of its fans increases its chances of winning.

Corinthians

In Salvador, Ramón Díaz rested several of the starters against Bahia. Corinthians had won the Campeonato Paulista final against Palmeiras three days earlier, so the coach's decision was understandable. In midweek, Corinthians hosted Huracán in the Copa Sudamericana Matchday 1 and unexpectedly lost 2-1. The Paulistas had a poor start to the group stage, and next week, they will face América de Cali in Colombia. The run of games is intense, and Corinthians needs a victory to climb the league table. After losing at home in midweek, the Timão must react.

Vasco da Gama

The Giant began its league campaign on the right foot by beating Santos 2-1 at home. Argentine Barreal opened the scoring for the visitors in the 21st minute, but in the second half, the Cariocas turned the result around with goals from Moreira and the inevitable Vegetti. In midweek, Vasco traveled to Peru to play Melgar in the Copa Sudamericana and drew 3-3. The Cruzmaltino was leading 3-1 with two goals from Vegetti and a brilliant long-range effort from Coutinho, but the Peruvians scored twice in the final ten minutes. With no time to breathe, Carille's men will face Corinthians in a tricky game. A draw would be a great result.

History of Head-to-Heads

Serie A 2025

06.04.25

Corinthians

3 - 0

Vasco da Gama

Serie A 2024

24.11.24

Corinthians

3 - 1

Vasco da Gama

Serie A 2024

11.07.24

Vasco da Gama

2 - 0

Corinthians

Serie A 2023

29.11.23

Vasco da Gama

2 - 4

Corinthians

Serie A 2023

30.07.23

Corinthians

3 - 1

Vasco da Gama

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Expert Betting Tips

Both teams have started the league well, picking up points in tough matches. Corinthians is usually strong at home, so it's considered the favorite. The Timão, indeed, lost in midweek at the Neo Química Arena for the Copa Sudamericana, but that's one more reason for the Paulistas to fight hard for victory. Vasco usually struggles on the road, so I'm backing the home side to win.