In this week 16 match on the 3rd of July, Vasco da Gama and Sport Recife will play a match in Rio de Janeiro in a meeting of these two Serie B teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 23 degrees, which is great football weather. In their last match, Vasco da Gama recorded a 3-0 shutout win against Operário PR. Juan Quintero struck first for Vasco da Gama in the 79th minute, then Nenê added another in the 89th minute on a penalty kick In the end, Operário PR couldn’t muster any offence and Vasco da Gama ran away with the shutout win. Vasco da Gama looks to continue their winning ways, having 7 wins in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Sport Recife recorded a 1-2 loss against Cruzeiro. Kayke struck first for Sport Recife in the 19th minute on a feed from L. Batista da Silva Junior, then Sabino tied it up for Cruzeiro on an own goal in the 26th minute But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback in the 43rd minute on a goal by de Melo Araujo Junior. Sport Recife is looking for direction having earned 13 points in their last 10 matches.
These two teams have not yet played each other this season. Nenê has been the most effective weapon for Vasco da Gama lately. The Brazilian attacker has netted 2 goals in his last five matches.