What Vasco must do vs Palmeiras to sink Cruzeiro to the bottom | OneFootball

Vasco hosts Palmeiras this Thursday at São Januário, in a delicate situation in the Brazilian Championship. With only 1 point from four games, the Cruz-Maltino occupies the 20th and last position on the table and takes the field under pressure, needing an immediate reaction.

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Vasco’s chance to rise

The round, however, has opened a clear opportunity for the team from Rio. Cruzeiro, who are in 19th place, have already played and were defeated 2-0 by Flamengo, remaining with two points from five matches. With this, even a simple draw against leaders Palmeiras would allow Vasco to overtake the team from Minas and leave the bottom of the table.

In case of a win, the scenario would be even more favorable. Vasco would reach four points, which would move them up the table and closer to the group of teams currently outside the relegation zone. Currently, the first club outside the Z4 is Botafogo, with three points from three games.

Thankless mission

The challenge, however, is a big one. The opponent tonight is none other than Palmeiras, leaders of the Brasileirão, unbeaten, with 10 points, three wins, one draw, and the best goal difference in the competition. Even so, the home advantage and the urgency for results put Vasco in a decisive atmosphere already in the early rounds.

Besides the mathematical aspect, the match represents a key moment to try to change the team’s environment in the championship, with the arrival of coach Renato Gaúcho at the club.

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