Grêmio begin seven-game home push to avoid relegation, starting against Vasco | OneFootball

Grêmio host Vasco on Saturday at 16:00, the first of seven home fixtures vital to avoiding relegation. Winless away in the Brasileirão, they must lean on the Arena.

According to Globo.com, seven home games remain, worth 21 points to add to their current 28. By December they will face fellow strugglers Vasco, Inter and Mirassol, plus Palmeiras, Cruzeiro, Athletico and Bahia.

Fifteenth in the table, three points above Vasco, who top the bottom four, Grêmio have sought a big-match feel. The club held a Friday media call where goalkeeper Weverton and centre-back Wallace appealed for backing.

They want to mirror the Copa do Brasil Gre-Nal return, when more than 55,000 filled the Arena. Saturday’s expected crowd is 25,000 to 30,000.

Weverton admitted inconsistency has eroded belief, citing a strong display against Inter followed by defeat days later, which he said fuels scepticism. He sees this as a fresh home chance to find balance, win and settle.

Wallace added that, with the fans behind them, the team will try to deliver and target three points to move away from danger.

Grêmio have the ninth-best home record, 66.6 percent, seven wins, three draws and two defeats. Replicating that over the final seven would yield 13 of 21 and take them to 41, probably still needing away points.

A projection puts their survival chance at 53.1 percent. Against a direct rival on Saturday, the Tricolor have another opening to push the spectre of relegation further away.

Source: Globo.com

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