Vila Nova vs CRB prediction and betting tips - September 5, 2024
Despite the current international break in top leagues, competitions continue in lower divisions. In the 25th round of Brazil’s Serie B, Vila Nova will face CRB in the early hours of Thursday, September 5. The match will kick off at 01:00 Central European Time. Dailysports experts have provided a forecast for this encounter.
Vila Nova
After 24 matches this season, Vila Nova is positioned in the upper half of the table. They have accumulated 39 points and sit fourth in Serie B. The gap to first place is minimal—just four points—and they trail third place by only one point. Additionally, the team boasts a solid attack, having scored 28 goals, the fourth-highest tally in the league. However, Vila Nova has conceded 27 goals in 24 matches, the sixth-worst record among the 20 teams.
Their recent form has been somewhat inconsistent; they have won three of their last five matches but lost the other two. Looking back at last season, the team finished eighth with 61 points from 38 matches, just three points shy of fourth place, and failed to secure promotion to Brazil's top flight. Overall, Vila Nova has spent four consecutive years in Serie B, having won Serie C in 2020 to advance.
CRB
Since their return to Serie B in 2014, CRB has remained in this division. Last season, they finished ninth with 57 points from 38 matches, missing out on eighth place by four points. Currently, CRB is in a more precarious position, sitting 16th in the table. After 23 matches, they have only 25 points and are just two points above the relegation zone.
Although they have a match in hand, the margin is slim, making it crucial for them to earn points to avoid relegation to Serie C. CRB's recent form is poor, with four losses and one draw in their last five matches. Their last victory dates back to July 20, ten matches ago.
Interesting facts and personal meetings
- The last meeting between these teams ended in a narrow 1-0 victory for CRB.
- Vila Nova has won 9 of their last 12 home matches.
- Vila Nova has scored in their last 12 home games.
- CRB has not won an away match in 11 games.
Vila Nova vs CRB Prediction
Currently, Vila Nova is striving for higher positions and has a good chance of promotion to Serie A. In contrast, CRB is fighting for survival. Vila Nova is in better form, and I believe they will secure a victory against CRB. I would bet on Vila Nova to win with odds of 1.92.
