Match Preview
Vasco da Gama hosts Academia Puerto Cabello in the Copa Sudamericana on April 9, with both teams seeking to improve their fortunes. Vasco's recent form shows a mixed bag, with two wins and three losses in their last five matches, while Puerto Cabello has struggled significantly, managing just one win in their last five outings. Historically, Vasco has dominated their encounters, winning both of their last two meetings without conceding, which could play a psychological role heading into this fixture.
One interesting angle to consider is the odds for both teams to score (BTTS), set at 2.75. Given Vasco's defensive solidity in recent head-to-heads and Puerto Cabello's struggles to find the net, the likelihood of both teams scoring appears low. Additionally, with Vasco playing at home in front of their fans at the Estádio Club de Regatas, they will aim to assert dominance early on. The odds for an over 2.5 goals market at 1.8 suggest that while a comfortable win for Vasco is expected, a high-scoring affair may not be on the cards.
Palestino
América de Cali
Atlético Mineiro
Vasco da Gama
Cerro Largo
Grêmio
Once Caldas
Caracas
Boston River
Corinthians
Unión Española
Atlético Grau
Melgar
Vitória
Cruzeiro
Defensa y Justicia
Sportivo Luqueño
Gualberto Villarroel SJ
Racing
Deportes Iquique
Academia Puerto Cabello
Nacional Potosí
Unión Santa Fe