Vasco boss out to break his hoodoo against Mano Menezes | OneFootball

Vasco will have more than just Grêmio and the Arena as opponents next Wednesday (19th). Coach Fernando Diniz faces a personal duel against Mano Menezes, and the Vasco manager’s record is not good at all.

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Mano’s advantage in the matchup

This will be the 11th official meeting between the two coaches. Mano Menezes has a considerable advantage. According to data from GZH, the coach from Rio Grande do Sul has 4 wins, compared to just 2 for Fernando Diniz, along with 4 draws.

Mano’s success rate in the duel is 53.3%, compared to just 33.3% for Diniz. The Grêmio coach has already handed two 3-0 thrashings to the current Vasco manager (one Palmeiras vs São Paulo in 2019, and one Inter vs Fluminense in 2022).

The last meeting and Vasco’s mission

The only thrashing Diniz has given Mano was a 4-1 win by Fluminense over Cruzeiro in 2019. The last meeting between the two was precisely in the first round of this Brasileirão. In July, Vasco and Grêmio drew 1-1 at São Januário.

For a Vasco coming off three straight defeats, the numbers are yet another barrier. Diniz needs to break his personal taboo against Mano Menezes. The mission is to earn points in Porto Alegre to keep alive the dream of the Copa Sudamericana.

Check out Mano and Diniz’s record

Mano Menezes’ victories

Fernando Diniz’s victories

Draws

*Cruzeiro, under Mano, won on penalties

Vasco and Grêmio drew in the first round – Photo: Matheus Lima/CRVG

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