Athletico Paranaense vs Vasco tips and predictions

Athletico Paranaense still tough to oppose

With 7 Serie A points, fourth placed Athletico Paranaense host 17th placed Vasco. The visitors are right behind them with 3 points.

You'll get a big price on Vasco but there's no sense to it. This home side won't be dwelling on any notion of failure.

Looking at the recent results for both sides, the hosts have secured 10 home wins from their last 11 games. With less success than expected the travelling side has lost 3 of their last 4 matches, home or away. Their hopes might be wiped out here too.

On their own soil Athletico Paranaense are looking good. Their recent 7 home matches have them hitting the net an average of 3.4 times per game while they've not been caught sleeping. They've conceded only 3 goals in their last 14 games at home. They'll see this clash as an opportunity to put in another strong display in defence so don't be surprised to see them keep a clean sheet.

And when it comes to this fixture there is previous. In fact Athletico Paranaense have won 8 of the last 13 fixtures between the two teams. They may not be that relevant but the head-to-head stats show how well they have done before.

Athletico Paranaense are justifiable favourites and it's possible they just don't give any chances away. It's not a strong view among today's fixtures but the No BTTS bet is the only play with a touch of value from that market.