Vila Nova v América-MG Predictions and Betting Tips - Odds, H2H and Preview Predictions

Vila Nova v América-MG Preview

The Brazilian Serie B continues this weekend, with ninth-placed Vila Nova hosting 14th-placed América-MG on Friday night. Neither side has started the season as they'd hoped, with Vila Nova entering the match off the back of three consecutive defeats, while América-MG have lost their last two fixtures. In fact, each side has secured only one victory from their previous five outings, reflecting their early-season struggles after 11 games played.

Despite their recent difficulties, Vila Nova remain just four points adrift of the top four - the coveted promotion play-off spots - and have no reason to panic at this stage. América-MG, sitting three points behind their hosts, could quickly climb the tight league standings if they manage to find some form soon.

As the match approaches, here's everything you need to know about the clash.

Key Stats:

• Vila Nova have lost three fixtures in a row
• América-MG are yet to win away from home, losing their first five games
• Vila Nova have lost just once at home (P5, W4, L1)

Where To Watch:

This match won't be available for viewing in the UK. Kick off time is scheduled for 23:00 on Friday night.

Vila Nova v América-MG Previews, Form and Players to Watch

After a brisk opening to the Série B campaign, the Tigrão have hit turbulence, losing three league matches on the spin – their last outing a 0-1 reverse at Novorizontino. Even so, Ricardo Lacerda’s men remain well-placed, placing ninth overall with 16 points from 11 (W5-D1-L5) and, crucially, their home form is keeping promotion hopes alive. At the compact Estádio OBA they have harvested 12 of the last 15 points on offer (W4-L1), conceding just two goals across those five fixtures

Enderson Moreira’s Coelho arrive in Goiânia every bit the Jekyll-and-Hyde outfit so far. At the Independência they boast a robust 4-1-1 record, hitting double figures for goals, but once they leave Minas the wheels fall off. They have played five away games, suffered five defeats, with zero goals scored, eight conceded – the worst travel sickness in the division. That imbalance explains why América sit 14th with 13 points, three shy of Friday’s hosts and already nine adrift of the play-off cut-off

Vila Nova Preview

Vila Nova Predicted Line-Up Vila Nova (4-2-3-1): Hedhe Halls; Elias Lira, Tiago Pagnussat, Bernardo Schappo, Willian Formiga; Arílson, Jean Mota; Júnior Todinho, Dodô, Facundo Labandeira; Gabriel Poveda

Up-front the burden still falls on Gabriel Poveda, whose selfish all round game is matched by three league goals and a respectable 6.7 Sofascore showing even in defeat last weekend. Behind him, veteran full-back Éric Davis and centre-half Tiago Pagnussat anchor a back line that has yet to allow more than a single goal in any home match – reason enough for the Inchároprate faithful to fancy another Friday-night siege.

Unavailable / doubts:

• Igor Henrique (suspension)
• Guilherme Parede (injury)

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América-MG (4-3-3): Matheus Mendes; Mariano, Júlio, Lucão, Marlon; Cauan Barros, Fer Elizari, Jhosefer; Figueiredo, Willian Bigode, Miguelito

The bright spot is evergreen striker Willian Bigode; the 38-year-old registered a 7.2 Sofascore and the lone América goal in the 1-2 slip-up against Ferroviária. If the veteran can harvest more support from Arthur Sousa and Renato Marques, América have the fire-power to trouble anyone – but until they banish their away-day hoodoo, every trip feels like an uphill slog.

Unavailable / doubts:

América-MG have no fresh concerns reported

Head-to-Head Stats

Encounters between these two teams have been relatively few and far between, with just five meetings taking place over the past four years. América-MG have enjoyed the upper hand in that spell, winning three matches and drawing once, while Vila Nova secured their only victory in the most recent clash last season. Goals have also proven elusive, particularly for the visiting sides, who have managed to find the net only three times across those five games.

• 31 Oct 2024, América-MG 2-0 Vila Nova
• 15 Jun 2023, Vila Nova 1-0 América-MG
• 29 Oct 2022, América-MG 1-1 Vila Nova
• 18 Jun 2022, Vila Nova 0-1 América-MG
• 20 Nov 2021, América-MG 2-1 Vila Nova

Betting Tips

With that said, our team of betting experts recommend that the best tip for this game is BTTS. With the odds currently at 2.21 on Highbet, a £10 stake could return over £20 if the bet comes in.

(Odds are subject to change)

Final Prediction

Vila Nova 1-1 América-MG

Both teams have got off to a poor start to the season and its difficult to predict which side will turn up on Friday, and so, we think a draw is a safe bet.