Παλμέιρας vs Βάσκο ντα Γκάμα

Palmeiras take a 1-0 lead into the return leg of this Copa do Brasil semi-final at São Januário, and a draw is enough to send them to the final. It is the first time the two clubs have met in the competition. Palmeiras are also in the Brasileirão title race, level on points with Flamengo, while Vasco are fighting relegation. Maurício scored the only goal of the first leg at Nubank Parque, after 23 minutes, from a Marlon Freitas pass. Vasco lost defender Alan Saldivia to a second yellow card in the second half and had a handball appeal against Alexander Barboza turned down. They now need to win by two goals to go through, or by one to force a penalty shootout. Palmeiras also have the Libertadores final against Estudiantes on 28 November. In the league this year the home side won both meetings, 2-1 for Vasco and 4-1 for Palmeiras. Our prediction: 1-1