Vitoria vs Corinthians Predictions

Sunday’s Brazilian Serie A clash sees Vitoria doing battle with Corinthians. The hosts will be desperate to claim the 3 points on home soil against a Corinthians outfit in vulnerable condition.

Vitoria, like last season, have struggled throughout the year but once again they look as though they could avoid the Serie B trapdoor by the skin of their teeth. Leão da Barra are a very unpredictable side capable of playing some good football on their day, but they could really do with finding some consistency in the 9 games left to play.

Nonetheless, a rare win on the road at Chapecoense last time out has the hosts out of the drop zone by 1 point, and those that take to the Estádio Manoel Barradas will do so in confident mood. Fairly strong on their own patch, evidenced by 6 wins from the last 10 outings, those in home ranks will be desperate to claim another victory and look well placed to do so against the visitors.

Corinthians arrive in terrible state with morale at rock bottom. Timao lost their season defining Copa do Brasil final in midweek and now just 4 points above the drop zone, they could be dragged into the fight to stay in the league; a remarkable statement considering they lifted the Serie A crown last season.

Having lost 4 on the bounce and having failed to score in 4 of their last 5 games, it’s clear for all to see that the visitors are in big trouble and boss Jair Ventura is already coming under pressure in the dugout. Terrible on the road, losing 11 of their last 15 away games, a confidence boosting result is unlikely to be found in this trip and you do have to fear for the side going into it.

Ultimately, Vitoria look by far the more likely winners of this clash. They’ve won a reasonable amount of their home games this season and have looked particularly strong as hosts in recent months and up against a Corinthians side that is simply terrible as visitors, they should be able get the result they so desperately need.

All things considered, backing a home win looks an excellent way to play and is where our money is going. Corinthians haven’t even so much as scored in their last 5 away games and taking into account the fact that Vitoria’s last 7 wins have all been by 1-0 margins, said scoreline has to be well worth a play in addition to our main tip for the fixture.