Vasco vs Operario Prediction 20.05.2025 | Copa do Brasil

• Competition: Copa do Brasil - Third round
• Date: Tuesday, 20th, May 2025
• Kickoff: 23:00 UK / 00:00 CEST
• Venue: Sao Januario (Rio de Janeiro)

Vasco will welcome second-tier side Operario to Sao Januario for the second leg of their Copa do Brasil third-round clash, hoping to book a place in the next stage.

Vasco broke the deadlock in the opening clash through Moreira’s clinical finish in the 21st minute, but they couldn't withstand the attacking surge of Operario and ultimately had to settle for a 1-1 stalemate that keeps the tie delicately balanced heading into the second leg.

Vasco vs Operario Betting Tips : VASCO TO WIN

Vasco finally brought their miserable nine-game winless skid across all competitions to a thundering halt as they dismantled Fortaleza 3-0 on home turf, which gave them a massive morale boost and set the stage for a confident performance ahead of Operario’s visit. The last time these two sides clashed at Sao Januario as Serie B rivals three years ago, Gigante da Colina roared to a commanding 3-0 victory, so they’ll be keen to rediscover that attacking sharpness in hopes of replicating last season’s dazzling Copa do Brasil campaign that saw them reach the final four. While their emphatic 3-0 thrashing of Botafogo SP showcased serious intent to finish in the top four and secure promotion to Brazil’s top flight, Fantasma da Vila have struggled to replicate that dominance on the road, coming away empty-handed in two of their last three away fixtures. When it comes to Copa do Brasil duties, Operario have never inspired much confidence having failed to progress beyond the third round in their entire club history, and with Vasco boasting greater squad depth and enjoying home advantage, we fully expect them to flex their top-tier muscle and brush aside this second-division hurdle.