Atletico Paranaense Hold Edge Over Vasco
Atletico Paranaense sit fifth after collecting 54 points from 33 games while Vasco da Gama remain 13th on 38 points from 32. At home the hosts average 1.7 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per game at Arena da Baixada. Vasco have managed just 1.0 goal scored and conceded 1.7 on their travels this season. Atletico enter with one win two draws and two defeats across their last five matches yet still carry the slight favourite tag. Vasco have recorded two wins and three defeats in their most recent five outings. Head to head meetings over the last ten games show four wins apiece. The contest may hinge on whether Atletico can break down a compact Vasco defence that has kept only four clean sheets all season.
