Struggling in the Brasileirão, Vasco see relegation fears grow | OneFootball

Despite experiencing good moments throughout the season, Vasco found themselves in a tough spot at the end of the Brazilian Championship. With five consecutive losses, the Gigante da Colina sees its risk of relegation increase, reaching 2.1% chances, according to data from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG).

After finishing October in great form, reaching the eighth position in the Brazilian Championship and with the possibility of qualifying for the next Libertadores, Fernando Diniz's team lost to São Paulo, Botafogo, Juventude, Grêmio, and Bahia, dropping to the 13th position, with the warning light on for the risk of another relegation.

Coach Fernando Diniz acknowledges Vasco's poor phase and stated that the team “needs to score” after the defeat to Bahia. With the existing risk of relegation, the matches against Internacional, Mirassol, and Atlético-MG become very important for Vasco in an attempt to reach the “magic number” of 45 points.

And the Copa do Brasil?

Besides avoiding relegation, Vasco also needs a morale boost for the semifinals of the Copa do Brasil, which will take place after the end of the Brazilian Championship.

Excluding state titles, Vasco has endured 14 years without lifting a trophy, the last being the Copa do Brasil in 2011. The Gigante da Colina is seeking the second championship in the knockout competition of Brazilian football.

Relegation Probability

With 2.1% chances of relegation, Vasco is the eighth team most at risk of relegation this season. A victory in the last three rounds should ensure Fernando Diniz's team remains in the top tier of national football in 2026. Currently, the Cruzmaltino is in 13th place, with 42 points — four more than Santos, the first team in the Z4.

Next Vasco Game

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