Vasco’s progress this season hinges on tightening up at the back | OneFootball

Vasco returns to the field this Sunday, at São Januário, to face Vitória, under pressure to react in the Brasileirão 2025. The cross-malt team has shown a trend of fluctuation in recent games, and defensive performance appears as the main challenge to progress in the table.

Vulnerable Defense

In the last 10 games, Vasco conceded 16 goals and was breached in 9 of these matches. Recent performance shows that the defensive system has compromised the balance of the team, even in duels where the attack managed to produce.

Worrying Numbers

With 38 goals conceded, Vasco has the 3rd worst defense in the Brasileirão, tied with Internacional, Bragantino, and Vitória. Only Fortaleza (40) and Juventude (46) have conceded more goals so far in the competition. The recent track record also weighs: in the last game, the team lost by 3 to 0 against Palmeiras, away from home.

Recent Campaign

In the last 10 commitments, the team accumulates 3 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses, a performance that keeps Vasco in the Brasileirão in a position below expected (12th place), without being able to start a positive streak.

Decisive Atmosphere at São Januário

Against Vitória, which seeks to escape the relegation zone of the Brasileirão, Vasco will have the chance to earn points at home and correct the most vulnerable sector of its team. The duel in the capital of Rio is scheduled for Sunday, at 4 pm.

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