Daily Football Selection: Vasco da Gama vs. Vila Nova 11/15/2021 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B Soccer Picks, Prediction, and Preview

Vasco da Gama takes on Vila Nova on 11/15/2021.

Vasco da Gama takes on Vila Nova in a Campeonato Brasileiro Série B match. Vasco da Gama with a record of 13-8-14 this season comes into this game with a 4-5-8 record on the road. Vila Nova is 10-14-11 this season and is 5-9-3 at home.
It has been a mixed bag in the past five matches for Vasco da Gama and it is an opportunity to get rolling. An opportunity presents itself in this road match. The bitter taste of disappointment is in the mouths of Vila Nova after their previous game, which was a loss. However, there is an opportunity for redemption at home against Vasco da Gama.
It has been a mixed bag in the past five games for Vila Nova and it is an opportunity to get rolling. The bitter taste of disappointment is in the mouths of Vila Nova after their previous game, which was a loss. However, there is an opportunity for redemption at home against Vasco da Gama.

The Vasco da Gama Roster

The Players to Watch for the Vasco da Gama
Germán Cano FW

As a scorer, Germán Cano had 32 goals this season. He is considered of the top goal scorers in the league. When it comes to setting up scoring opportunities for his Vasco da Gama teammates, Germán Cano had 11 assists this season. He is considered one of the top set-up players for his teammates in the league, he distributes the ball well.
Germán Cano has 3 Yellow Cards this season. Germán Cano has 5 Red Cards this season.
Marquinhos Gabriel MF,FW

Marquinhos Gabriel has 28 goals scored this season. He is considered of the top goal scorers in the league. Marquinhos Gabriel has 4 assists this season. He is considered one of the top set-up players for his teammates in the league, he distributes the ball well.
Marquinhos Gabriel has 0 Yellow Cards this season. Marquinhos Gabriel has 0 Red Cards this season.
Zeca DF

As a scorer, Zeca had 28 goals this season. He is considered of the top goal scorers in the league. Zeca has 0 assists this season. He is generally not involved in setting his teammates for scoring opportunities.
Zeca has 0 Yellow Cards this season. Zeca has 0 Red Cards this season.
Leandro Castán DF

Leandro Castán has 27 goals scored this season. He is considered of the top goal scorers in the league. When it comes to setting up scoring opportunities for his Vasco da Gama teammates, Leandro Castán had 0 assists this season. He is generally not involved in setting his teammates for scoring opportunities.
Leandro Castán has 0 Yellow Cards this season. Leandro Castán has 0 Red Cards this season.
Vanderlei MF

As a scorer, Vanderlei had 24 goals this season. He is considered of the top goal scorers in the league. Vanderlei has 0 assists this season. He is generally not involved in setting his teammates for scoring opportunities.
Vanderlei has 0 Yellow Cards this season. Vanderlei has 0 Red Cards this season.

The Vila Nova Roster

The Players to Watch for the Vila Nova
Renato Palma MF

Renato Palma has 33 goals scored this season. He is considered of the top goal scorers in the league. Renato Palma has 0 assists this season. He is generally not involved in setting his teammates for scoring opportunities.
Renato Palma has 0 Yellow Cards this season. Renato Palma has 0 Red Cards this season.
Arthur MF

Arthur has 28 goals scored this season. He is considered of the top goal scorers in the league. Arthur has 2 assists this season. He is an average offensive contributor as far as his ability to set up his teammates for scoring opportunities.
Arthur has 0 Yellow Cards this season. Arthur has 0 Red Cards this season.
Rafael Donato DF

As a scorer, Rafael Donato had 28 goals this season. He is considered of the top goal scorers in the league. Rafael Donato has 3 assists this season. He is considered one of the top set-up players for his teammates in the league, he distributes the ball well.
Rafael Donato has 0 Yellow Cards this season. Rafael Donato has 0 Red Cards this season.
Alesson MF,FW

Alesson has 25 goals scored this season. He is considered of the top goal scorers in the league. When it comes to setting up scoring opportunities for his Vila Nova teammates, Alesson had 6 assists this season. He is considered one of the top set-up players for his teammates in the league, he distributes the ball well.
Alesson has 0 Yellow Cards this season. Alesson has 0 Red Cards this season.
Willian Formiga DF,MF

Willian Formiga has 27 goals scored this season. He is considered of the top goal scorers in the league. Willian Formiga has 1 assists this season. He is an average offensive contributor as far as his ability to set up his teammates for scoring opportunities.
Willian Formiga has 0 Yellow Cards this season. Willian Formiga has 0 Red Cards this season.

Vasco da Gama Team Stats

The Vasco da Gama Offensive Stats and Metrics
Vasco da Gama scored 1.00 goals per 90 minutes of action in non-penalty situations. This is an inconsistent offense that is capable of showing potency. Vasco da Gama scored those goals off assists 80.0% of the time, which in per 90 minutes terms came out to 0.80 assists. This offense does not always score off an assist, but they sometimes have more heroic moments.
Per 90 minutes of action in non-penalty situations, Vasco da Gama was able to score on 0.23 of their shots on target. The shots generated from this offense would be deemed below average.
Since we are discussing shots on goal, Vasco da Gama attempts 4.29 shots on target per 90 minutes of regulation. This offense is a persistent threat to score with shots on goal. If you think we have not discussed their ability to get shots on goal enough, you are wrong. Vasco da Gama attempts more shots than their shots on target, often they are altered by defenders and from all their shots 35.2% of their shots ended up requiring a goalkeeper challenge. They are among the best at ensuring that their shots reach the goalkeeper and striking fear in the hearts of opposing fans.
Vasco da Gama Defensive Stats and Metrics
Vasco da Gama gave up 1.2 goals per 90 minutes of action in non-penalty situations. The defensive effort has been pitiful, maybe it will improve, but this is not working. Nobody should be proud of this. Vasco da Gama goalkeepers fended off 4.29 shots per 90 minutes. This defense plays with fire far too often due to their inability to prevent shots on goal.
Vasco da Gama goalkeepers were able to keep shots on goal from getting into the net 72.0% of the time. This defense and goalkeeper effort can be better when it comes to their ability to prevent shots on target from becoming goals. When it comes to the clean sheet percentage, 22.9% of games resulted in a clean sheet for Vasco da Gama. The idea of them having a clean sheet is a bit of a long shot compared to other teams in the league.



Vasco da Gama Utility Stats
Vasco da Gama tried 19.2 crosses per 90 minutes of action. This puts Vasco da Gama in the top 30 percentile in the league in crosses per 90 minutes. Vasco da Gama has successfully intercepted 10.97 passes per 90 minutes of action. Vasco da Gama is in the top 43 percentile in intercepted passes per 90 minutes. Per 90 minutes of action, Vasco da Gama commits 15.26 fouls. This puts Vasco da Gama in the top 68 percentile in the league in fouls committed per 90 minutes. Per 90 minutes of action, Vasco da Gama drew 15.71 fouls. Vasco da Gama is in the top 22 percentile in fouls drawn per 90 minutes. Vasco da Gama had opportunities spoiled by offside calls 1.83 times per 90 minutes of action. This puts Vasco da Gama in the top 70 percentile in the league in offside turnovers.

Vila Nova Team Stats

The Vila Nova Offensive Stats and Metrics
Vila Nova scored 0.74 goals per 90 minutes of action in non-penalty situations. Offensively, they are quite disappointing in their ability to put the ball in the back of the net. Vila Nova scored those goals off assists 93.0% of the time, which in per 90 minutes terms came out to 0.69 assists. This offense does not always score off an assist, but they sometimes have more heroic moments.
Vila Nova converted on 0.19 of attempted shots on goal. One of two things are happening here, this is a team that is extremely able to take shots on goal or they are just taking poor shots.
Vila Nova attempted 3.83 shots on goal (penalty kicks excluded) per 90 minutes of regulation and stoppage action. This offense falls in the middle when it comes to the number of shots on goal they take per game. If you think we have not discussed their ability to get shots on goal enough, you are wrong. Vila Nova attempts more shots than their shots on target, often they are altered by defenders and from all their shots 28.4% of their shots ended up requiring a goalkeeper challenge. The shot quality of all shots attempted has been poor. Inefficient shot attempts are a problem.
Vila Nova Defensive Stats and Metrics
Per 90 minutes of action in non-penalty situations, Vila Nova was able to hold opponents to 0.89 goals. There is nothing remarkable about their defensive effort. This is a generally average defense. Vila Nova goalkeepers fended off 3.63 shots per 90 minutes. There is room for improvement when it comes to preventing shots on target.
Vila Nova goalkeepers were able to keep shots on goal from getting into the net 76.4% of the time. The defense and goalkeeper effort as a collective does an excellent job together forcing weaker shots on target and preventing shots from becoming goals. Vila Nova goalkeepers were able to get a clean sheet 34.3% of the time. This defense and goalkeeping crew is capable of having a clean sheet, the consistency is just not there.
Vila Nova Utility Stats
Per 90 minutes of action, Vila Nova had 18.77 crosses of the ball on the pitch. This puts Vila Nova in the top 40 percentile in the league in crosses per 90 minutes. Vila Nova has successfully intercepted 11.14 passes per 90 minutes of action. This puts Vila Nova in the top 41 percentile in the league in interceptions per 90 minutes. Per 90 minutes of action, Vila Nova commits 16.17 fouls. Vila Nova is in the top 83 percentile in fouls committed per 90 minutes. Vila Nova drew 16.63 fouls per 90 minutes of action. Vila Nova is in the top 10 percentile in fouls drawn per 90 minutes. Vila Nova had opportunities spoiled by offside calls 1.71 times per 90 minutes of action. This puts Vila Nova in the top 57 percentile in the league in offside turnovers.

Vasco da Gama vs. Vila Nova Prediction, Picks, and Odds

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