The Brasileirão Série A soccer starts, and there is an interesting match between two historical teams. On one hand, is Vasco da Gama, which last year escaped from relegation, and on the other is Grêmio, which this year no longer has its 2023 star, Luis Suárez.
The Cruzmaltino hopes to start the tournament in the best possible way after losing in the semifinals of the Carioca championship almost a month ago.
The Tricolor dos Pampas was crowned champion of the Gaucho championship but is struggling in the Copa Libertadores.
When and Where?
Sunday, April 14, 3:00 pm ET at the Estadio São Januário
Moneyline odds:
Vasco da Gama 2.24
Grêmio 3.305
Draw Offs:
3.32
Where can I watch it?
Paramount+
Why Bet on Vasco da Gama?
Vasco da Gama is a historic team in the Brasileirão, but in recent years it has become accustomed to fighting to avoid losing the category, as happened in 2023 when it was saved at the end of the competition.
In the Carioca championship, the state tournament played by Brazilian teams in the first months of the year, Vasco lost its last match 1-0 to Nova Iguacu, a team from the Serie D, and was eliminated in the semifinals with a 2-1 aggregate score. That was on March 17, so they have been out of action for several weeks.
Undoubtedly, this is a big blow for this team, which was unable to start its year in the best way, which could be an indication of what 2024 will be like.
However, this year, there is an advantage, as the Argentinean coach Ramón Díaz has been able to take the team from the start and not as a fireman, as happened last year. The Pelado is a Libertadores winner, multiple champion in Argentina, and former coach of Paraguay.
Vasco also has a big name in Frenchman Dimitri Payet, who played for Marseille and West Ham. His hierarchy could be a plus this year, although he is a doubt for the clash with Grêmio.
There are also important players such as Gary Medel, Robert Rojas, and Pablo Vegetti.
Why Bet on Grêmio?
Like its rival, Grêmio is a historic team in Brazil and has already had an acceptable 2023 after being in the Série B in 2022.
In its last soccer presentation, it defeated Juventude 3-1 with goals from Franco Cristaldo, Diego Costa, and Nathan Fernandes, crowning itself a champion of the Gaucho championship, a tournament they have lifted in the last seven years, confirming its superiority in the state championship.
However, at the international level, it is suffering a lot since in its two matches in the Copa Libertadores, it has lost 2-0, first against The Strongest in Bolivia and then against Huachipato in Brazil. They are last in their group with no points and no goals.
This year, the Porto Alegre team no longer has the Uruguayan Luis Suárez, its best scorer in the previous campaign. However, the board of directors moved quickly and signed veteran Diego Costa, who has already played in that country for Atlético Mineiro and Botafogo.
In addition to the Spanish-Brazilian, there are good international players such as Cristaldo, Yeferson Soteldo, Cristian Pavón, Walter Kannemann, and Agustín Marchesín.
Final Betting Analysis: Vasco da Gama vs. Grêmio
In their last match, Grêmio defeated Vasco da Gama 1-0 at home, thanks to a Luis Suarez conversion. However, the last time they played in Rio de Janeiro, the win went to the home side with a goal from Argentine Vegetti.
The numbers at MyBookie.ag have Vasco da Gama as the favorite. The Moneyline for them shows 2.24, while Grêmio has 3.305, and the draw is at 3.32.
Indeed, the Uruguayan Suarez is no longer with them, but Grêmio has a sufficiently competent squad to overcome a rival like Vasco da Gama, which this year again will fight not to fall to the second division. We’ll go for a 3-1.
Go for a win in Grêmio’s Moneyline. If you bet $100 at 3.305, you will gain $230 for a total payout of $330.
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