Headline: Vasco and Palmeiras Face Off in Copa do Brasil Semi-Final Showdown
Vasco and Palmeiras will compete for a spot in the Copa do Brasil final at 5 p.m. this Sunday (8) at São Januário. The outcome of this match will determine who progresses to the final against Grêmio.
Palmeiras currently holds the advantage after a narrow 1-0 victory in the first leg, meaning they only require a draw to advance. In contrast, Vasco needs to secure a win by at least two goals to progress directly. A one-goal victory for Vasco would result in a penalty shootout to decide the tie.
The Copa do Brasil final is set to take place in a single match on Sunday, December 6, at the Mané Garrincha Stadium in Brasília.
Predicted Vasco lineup ⚪⚫
Léo Jardim; Paulo Henrique, Gabriel Pereira, Robert Renan and Cuiabano; Sosa, Thiago Mendes and Lescano; Andrés Gómez, Bruno Duarte and Colidio.
One booking away from suspension: none.
Unavailable: Saldivia (suspended) and Cuesta (hip pain).
Predicted Palmeiras lineup ⚪🟢
Carlos Miguel; Murilo, Gustavo Gómez, Barboza; Giay, Marlon Freitas, Lucas Evangelista (Andreas Pereira), Piquerez; Arias, Mauricio, Flaco López.
One booking away from suspension: none.
Unavailable: Paulinho (right thigh injury) and Jefté (provisional doping suspension).
