Novorizontino vs Athletico PR Prediction – Brazilian Serie B
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Here you find the best prediction for Novorizontino vs Athletico PR for the Brasileirão Serie B, along with an analysis of the match and betting tips.
Read below our detailed analysis of both teams, including their recent records and the main statistics from their last games to provide the best prediction for this encounter between Novorizontino and Athletico PR.
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Betting tip and prediction for this match between Novorizontino vs Athletico PR
The best prediction for Novorizontino vs Athletico PR in the Brasileirão Serie B is less than 2.5 goals. The encounter promises to be closely contested, with both teams striving to solidify their positions in the upper echelons of Serie B. Novorizontino, playing on home turf, tends to display a good tactical approach; however, they face a technically adept opponent that demands attention to detail. Given the defensive strength exhibited by both teams and a fundamental understanding of mutual respect, it is likely to see a match characterised by limited spaces and few clear-cut chances.
Match preview: Novorizontino vs Athletico PR
Novorizontino and Athletico PR will meet at Dr. Jorge Ismael de Biasi Stadium for a 5th round match in Serie B. Historical data shows there are no recent meetings between the two sides. In this match, the home advantage may prove significant, as both teams have demonstrated notable differences in their performances at home versus away.
Team analysis: Novorizontino
Following 1 victory and 3 draws, the home side currently occupies 12th place with 5 points. In their last fixture, they drew 1-1 at home against Criciúma, and before that, they ended in a goalless stalemate with Coritiba. Interestingly, Novorizontino has performed better away than at home, with their last 30 games resulting in 7 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses as visitors, in contrast to 6 wins, 5 draws, and 4 defeats on home soil. In their last 10 home games, Novorizontino has recorded 2 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses.
In this competition, they have been involved in 4 matches. Their attack has been relatively consistent, scoring in 3 of their last 4 games. There seems to be a trend of few goals being scored in their home fixtures, as 20 of their last 26 matches have finished with fewer than 2.5 goals. In 15 games, they have conceded the opening goal 7 times but managed to turn the match around on 3 occasions. Notably, in their last 20 home games across all competitions, 6 of the 14 goals conceded came between the 61st and 75th minutes.
After facing Criciúma, Novorizontino comes into this match at home once again. Under these conditions, the team knows they cannot afford to squander the opportunity to score points. Therefore, a combative approach is expected throughout the 90 minutes. If they manage to limit mistakes, they will stand a good chance of overcoming the Athletico PR side, who rarely relinquish points easily.
Team analysis: Athletico PR
The visitors currently sit at the top of the table with 9 points, having secured 3 wins and suffered 1 loss. In their penultimate match, they lost 2-1 away to Cuiabá. In their latest match, they achieved a 2-0 victory at home against CRB. Athletico PR is notably influenced by the home factor, proving to be stronger when backed by their supporters; over the last 30 matches, they have recorded 5 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses as away participants, scoring a total of 17 goals while conceding 18. At home, they have registered 9 victories, 4 draws, and 2 defeats, netting 27 goals while letting in 13. In their last 10 away matches, Athletico PR has won 5, drawn 3, and lost 2. The team’s defensive solidity has waned lately, having conceded goals in 3 of their last 4 encounters; however, they have maintained a reliable attack, consistently finding the net in the last 4 matches in this competition.
The best prediction for Novorizontino vs Athletico PR
Under 1.5 goals in the 1st half (live betting)
Under 3.5 goals (prediction for live, double or triple bet)
Under 3.0 Asian goals (riskier prediction)