**Grêmio's hosting Vasco in a clash of contrasting form — one team hunting consistency at home, the other rolling with three wins in five.** 🔴⚪

Grêmio sit 2W-1D-2L in their last stretch, with a punchy home record against weaker sides (3-1 demolitions of Internacional and Chapecoense) but a softer loss to Vitória away. Vasco come in sharp: 3W-1D-1L, fresh off a 2-0 road win over Vitória and looking to pile pressure on their hosts.

Key storylines:

- **Grêmio's injury pile** (Pavón suspended, Dodi, Cabral, Caito all out) leaves attacking depth thin — **C. Vinícius** and **F. Amuzu** carry a lot of creative load
- **Vasco's pressing game** led by **T. Mendes** and **A. Gómez** will test Grêmio's midfield cohesion, especially **E. Noriega** in the pivot role
- Home advantage cuts both ways — **Arena do Grêmio** favors Grêmio's buildup, but Vasco's bite could expose defensive gaps with **R. Renan** and **C. Cuesta** under fire

Expected lineups:

- **Grêmio**: Weverton, Marlon, Wallace, W. Kannemann, G. Martins, E. Noriega, G. Mec, M. Villasanti, F. Amuzu, F. Krovinović, C. Vinícius
- **Vasco da Gama**: L. Jardim, R. Renan, C. Cuesta, L. Piton, P. Henrique, T. Mendes, A. Gómez, S. Sosa, F. Colidio, David, C. Spinelli

Prediction:

**Grêmio 1–1 Vasco** — slight edge to the hosts' home comfort, but Vasco's form and midfield press make this a coin flip. 🎯