Athletico Paranaense vs. Vasco da Gama preview: Prediction, team news, lineups

Athletico Paranaense

Athletico Paranaense will be looking to make it three wins from three when they host Vasco da Gama in the Serie A on Sunday. O Furacao are currently top of the table, having won their opening two games of the season. They will be confident of extending their winning run against Vasco da Gama, who have lost their last two games. Athletico Paranaense will be without suspended defender Thiago Heleno for the game, but they have no other injury concerns.

Vasco da Gama

Vasco da Gama are in 16th place in the Serie A, having lost their opening two games of the season. They will be looking to get their first points of the campaign against Athletico Paranaense, but they will need to improve their defensive record. Vasco da Gama have conceded four goals in their two games so far this season. Vasco da Gama will be without injured midfielder Andrey Santos for the game, but they have no other injury concerns.

Prediction

Athletico Paranaense are the clear favorites for this game. They are in good form and have a strong squad. Vasco da Gama, on the other hand, have struggled so far this season and will need to improve if they want to get anything from this game. We predict that Athletico Paranaense will win the game 2-0.