O Vascocurrently, occupies the eighth position of the Brazilian Championship, with seven points in the first five rounds. Cruzmaltino accumulates two triumphs, one draw and one two losses in this initial line of the tournament. Since the beginning of the season, including the carioca team bitter a bad achievement against teams of the national soccer elite.
In 13 duels against Brasileirão Serie A teams this season, the Hill Giant has four wins, three draws and six losses. The use, therefore, is 38.5%. In addition to the Brazilian Championship, it is noteworthy that Vasco left Cariocão in the semifinal after two losses to Flamengo and in the Brazilian Cup is still alive, eliminating União Rondonópolis and Nova Iguaçu in the initial rounds.
Although, on average, score a goal per game, with 13 balls on the network, Cruzmaltino's defensive system against elite opponents is not the best. In total, the team now led by Fábio Carille conceded 17 goals, resulting in about 1.3 goals given by confrontation.