In a weekend match on Friday Apr 8th, in week 1, Vasco da Gama hosts Vila Nova in a Serie B match. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 24 degrees, which is great football weather. Vasco da Gama sits at 19th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 1-1 draw against Juazeirense. Bruno Nazário scored the first goal for Vasco da Gama in the 6th minute, but Fernandes Gomes got the equalizer for Juazeirense in the 34th minute . Vasco da Gama is looking for direction having earned 11 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 20th placed Vila Nova, recorded a 2-2 draw against Guarani. Leone struck first for Guarani in the 4th minute, then Renato tied it up for Vila Nova in the 22nd minute . Vila Nova looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 10 points in their last 10 matches.
These two teams have not yet played each other this season, so it will be interesting how the match turns out. Last season Vasco da Gama won the head to head battle with 1 win and 1 draw.
Vila Nova’s top weapon lately has been Arthur, who has 2 goals in the last 5 matches. Raniel has been the most prolific scorer on Vasco da Gama in his last five matches with 2 goals.