- Vasco da Gama RJ are unbeaten in their last 5 competitive matches (W3, D2), including their last 2 on the road (W1, D1).
- Olimpia Asuncion are unbeaten in their last 2 home matches (W1, D1).
- Vasco da Gama RJ are currently top of Copa Sudamericana Group G on 7 points, level on points with Olimpia Asuncion, but ahead on goal difference.
Pragmatic Renato is getting the best out of Vasco
Renato Gaucho has instilled an element of pragmatism into Vasco da Gama RJ since his arrival as head coach in March 2026, allowing the club to become the surprise package in the Copa Sudamericana this season.
The Rio de Janeiro outfit have impressed in this competition, remaining unbeaten after 2 away fixtures, winning 1 and drawing the other. According to our Olimpia Asuncion vs Vasco da Gama RJ prediction, they have scored 1.00 goals per match and conceded just 0.50 on average, a testament to Renato’s ability to organise the team defensively and switch between a 4-2-3-1 system and a more attacking 4-3-3.
They have also won their last 2 matches, firstly away to Audax Italiano in the Sudamericana and then at home to CA Paranaense in Serie A. Renato’s tactics are clear, be organized at the back and play with tempo when in possession, getting forwards forward at pace to create transitions.
Olimpia have to be more patient and precise
Pablo Andres Sanchez’s Olimpia Asuncion have to be more methodical in their build-up and patient in their progression through the thirds in order to create chances. The Paraguayans have scored 0.00 goals per home game in the Copa Sudamericana after one fixture, and will need to show more creativity and penetration on the wings to break down Vasco on Wednesday.
Sanchez has tried to instill more tactical discipline into this Olimpia team, setting them up in a 4-1-4-1 that has the ability to morph into other shapes to ensure that the flanks remain loaded with numbers. They bounced back from their away defeat to Sportivo San Lorenzo by getting the better of Deportivo Recoleta 3-2 at home.
The Olimpia Asuncion vs Vasco da Gama RJ preview highlights that Olimpia have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last 5 in all competitions, while Vasco da Gama are on a five-game unbeaten streak, making the visitors favourites to take all three points on Wednesday. But both teams can score as Olimpia have the attacking players to hurt Vasco and a win could prove crucial to securing qualification to the round of 16.
Additionally, this Olimpia Asuncion vs Vasco da Gama RJ prediction should also consider that Bernardo Benitez has been Olimpia’s creative engine in the Sudamericana, notching 2 assists in 4 appearances, while Alex Franco is their main threat in attack with 1 goal in 3 appearances in Group G. For punters, this Olimpia Asuncion vs Vasco da Gama RJ betting tips section could make a difference since Adson is Vasco da Gama’s top scorer with 1 goal and provider with 2 assists in just 3 Copa Sudamericana appearances, making him the most dangerous man on the pitch.
