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Brazilian Serie B: Vila Nova vs CRB
Kickoff Time: 2024-09-05 07:00 (HKT)
Source: REUTERS/Carla Carniel
Vila Nova lost 0-2 away to Novorizontino in the last match, ending a three-game winning streak in the league. However, overall performance this season has been quite impressive for Vila Nova. After 24 rounds in the league, the team has achieved 11 wins, six draws and seven losses, currently sitting in fourth place on the standings, with a good chance of promotion. Notably, Vila Nova is the strongest “home team” in this season’s Serie B, remaining unbeaten at home with nine wins and three draws from 12 matches. In these 12 home league games, Vila Nova scored a total of 20 goals and conceded nine, consistently finding the net in every match, showcasing a particularly strong attacking performance.
CRB lost 1-2 at home to Avai FC in the last match, extending the win-less streak to 10 games across all competitions and leaving the team in a very poor state. The team has also gone three league matches without a win. Currently, CRB has a record of six wins, seven draws and 10 losses, placing them 16th in the standings, just one step away from the relegation zone. Additionally, CRB is very weak on the road, having recorded only four draws and seven losses in the 11 away matches this season, making it extremely difficult for the team to secure a win. In these 11 away league games, CRB scored nine goals and conceded 19, with poor defense being their biggest weakness.
The two teams are far apart in terms of overall strength and league rankings, with Vila Nova clearly performing at a higher level than CRB. Furthermore, Vila Nova is unbeaten at home so far, while CRB has yet to win an away game. Given such a significant disparity, it is believed that Vila Nova will surely defeat CRB and secure three points this time.
Vila Nova’s Last 5 Games: LWWWL
24-09-01 Novorizontino 2-0 Vila Nova
24-08-26 Vila Nova 1-0 America MG
24-08-21 Operario Ferroviario 2-3 Vila Nova
24-08-17 Vila Nova 2-0 Sport Recife
24-08-13 Guarani 2-0 Vila Nova
CRB’s Last 5 Games: LDLLL
24-09-01 CRB 1-2 Avai FC
24-08-26 Chapecoense AF 0-0 CRB
24-08-22 CRB 0-2 Ceara
24-08-18 Amazonas FC 2-0 CRB
24-08-12 CRB 0-1 Novorizontino
Head To Head Record:
24-05-18 CRB 1-0 Vila Nova
23-09-04 Vila Nova 0-1 CRB
23-05-22 CRB 0-3 Vila Nova
22-09-23 Vila Nova 1-0 CRB
22-06-12 CRB 1-0 Vila Nova
Prediction: Vila Nova to win