Vila Nova vs Paysandu Prediction – Brazilian Serie B

The home side comes into this second round following a 1-0 defeat to Coritiba. This is a team that maintains a consistent performance when playing away, with a record of 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 losses in their last 30 matches. In contrast, at home, they boast 7 wins, 6 draws and only 2 losses. Over the last 10 home games, Vila Nova has achieved 4 wins, 5 draws, and just 1 loss. Their defence has been robust, conceding goals in only 3 of the last 10 games. At home, they tend to see a pattern of fewer goals, with 14 out of their last 33 matches finishing with under 1.5 goals, and 20 out of 33 ending with fewer than 2.5 goals. In 15 games, they conceded the first goal 4 times and never managed to turn the result around. In the last 20 home games across all competitions, a key highlight is that they conceded 6 of their 15 goals between the 31st and 45th minutes.

Vila Nova had an underwhelming start to their Serie B campaign with a disappointing defeat against Coritiba. With an urgent need to bounce back to avoid an early complication on the table, it is vital for them to deliver a stronger performance this round, especially given their home advantage. The supporters are eager for a competitive display, providing Vila Nova with the perfect opportunity to assert their strength and pursue maximum points.