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Serie B | Sun 18 Oct, 22:00

Vila Nova v Novorizontino Stats

Data last updated: Sat 17 Oct 2026, 09:11 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

This Serie B clash features Vila Nova traveling to face Novorizontino in a tightly poised contest between two teams with identical league goal tallies but contrasting defensive records. Novorizontino's disciplined backline has conceded just four goals in their last six matches, providing a sturdy platform at home. Vila Nova arrive on the back of an exciting 4-3 win, showcasing attacking flair led by Janderson Santos, but their defensive vulnerabilities could be exposed. Both sides possess attacking quality, yet the tactical battle is expected to be cautious and controlled, with small margins likely deciding the outcome.

BT4Y best bet

Vila Nova Win & Under 2.5 Goals

  • Vila Nova and Novorizontino have scored 22 league goals each, averaging 1.57 goals per game.
  • Novorizontino have conceded only 0.93 goals per game, showing strong defensive discipline.
  • Vila Nova have a slightly higher goals conceded rate at 1.07 per game, indicating defensive risk.
  • Recent form shows Vila Nova with 13 points and Novorizontino with 10 in last matches, reflecting competitive balance.
  • Head-to-head meetings average 2.22 goals, suggesting moderate scoring but tactical tightness likely here.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model favors Vila Nova to win with under 2.5 goals based on their superior recent points return and balanced attacking output matched with Novorizontino's defensive solidity. Vila Nova's ability to score early through players like Janderson Santos combined with Novorizontino's disciplined defense suggests a low-scoring, close match where Vila Nova's momentum could tip the scales. The offer positive value given the model's 34.8% chance against a 16.7% implied probability, making this a compelling selection without price caution.

Model Chance34.8% model chance vs 16.7% implied (+18.1 pts)
Strong positive
Implied Chance34.8% model chance vs 16.7% implied (+18.1 pts)
Neutral
Value Edge34.8% model chance vs 16.7% implied (+18.1 pts)
Strong positive
Recent FormVila Nova stronger with 13 points vs Novorizontino's 10
Positive
Defensive RecordsNovorizontino concede fewer goals per game
Neutral

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Vila Nova's recent form and attacking momentum give them a tactical edge in this tight Serie B fixture. Their ability to score early and manage the game suits a low-scoring win against a defensively solid Novorizontino side. The combination of Vila Nova's points per game superiority and Novorizontino's defensive discipline suggests a narrow victory with limited goals.

Main risk

It is highly straightforward but offers zero protection if the game finishes level.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Match outcome and goals

“Vila Nova's attacking threat, especially from Janderson, combined with Novorizontino's defensive resilience, sets up a tactical battle likely decided by a single goal in a low-scoring affair.”

Key Data Signals

Vila Nova Win & Under 2.5 Goals evidence

Vila Nova and Novorizontino have scored 22 league goals each, averaging 1.57 goals per game.

Novorizontino have conceded only 0.93 goals per game, showing strong defensive discipline.

Vila Nova have a slightly higher goals conceded rate at 1.07 per game, indicating defensive risk.

Recent form shows Vila Nova with 13 points and Novorizontino with 10 in last matches, reflecting competitive balance.

What To Watch In The Data

Vila Nova Win & Under 2.5 Goals notes

  • Over the last nine head-to-head matches, the average goals per game stand at 2.22, indicating moderate scoring.
  • Recent trends show Novorizontino's matches have a 60% over 2.5 goals rate, while Vila Nova's is 0%, suggesting this fixture could lean towards the under 2.5 goals outcome due to tactical caution and defensive focus from both teams.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Vila Nova1.2
Avg goals scored
Novorizontino2.2
Vila Nova0
Avg goals conceded
Novorizontino0.6
Vila Nova0%
BTTS rate
Novorizontino40%
Vila Nova0%
Over 2.5 goals
Novorizontino60%
Best odds for this sectionBTTS NoBetfred guide price · Model 64% vs implied 55% · edge +9.4 pts
1.83
Check odds @ 1.83
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Under 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 65%
1.67
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · model 39%
2.15
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Over 1.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 57%
1.36
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Over 3.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · model 22%
3.75
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BTTS YesBetMGM guide price · model 40%
1.83
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Both teams have identical goal outputs this season, averaging 1.57 goals per game, but defensive records differ. Novorizontino concede fewer goals, supporting a low-scoring match. Vila Nova's recent matches show no BTTS occurrences and zero over 2.5 goals rate, reinforcing the likelihood of under 2.5 goals and BTTS No in this fixture.
Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Market aligned with main pickVila Nova to WinBetMGM guide price · Model 51% vs implied 36% · edge +14.7 pts
2.75
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Vila Nova Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 61%
1.92
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Over 8.5 CornersBetMGM guide price · model 71%
1.33
Check odds @ 1.33
Over 2.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · model 39%
2.15
Check odds @ 2.15
BTTS YesBetMGM guide price · model 40%
1.83
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The 34.8% for Vila Nova Win & Under 2.5 Goals sits against roughly 16.7% implied by the current price (+18.1 pts). Novorizontino boast a highly disciplined backline, having conceded a minimal four goals across their last six fixtures.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Vila Nova

WDWWW
Last 54W 1D 0L
Last 5 record
Last 106W 3D 1L
11 Oct 2026A Nautico Recife2-0
08 Oct 2026H Cuiaba0-0
03 Oct 2026A Botafogo SP1-0
26 Sep 2026H Londrina2-0
18 Sep 2026H America Mineiro1-0

Novorizontino

WWWDL
Last 53W 1D 1L
Last 5 record
Last 107W 2D 1L
12 Oct 2026H Ponte Preta5-1
08 Oct 2026A Nautico Recife2-0
02 Oct 2026H Goias3-0
25 Sep 2026H São Bernardo0-0
19 Sep 2026A Ceara1-2
Market aligned with main pickHome / DrawBetMGM guide price · Model 79% vs implied 69% · edge +9.2 pts
1.44
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Vila Nova to WinBetMGM guide price · model 51%
2.75
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Vila Nova Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 61%
1.92
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Recent form data shows Vila Nova with 13 points and a clean sheet record, reflecting strong defensive performances and effective game management. Novorizontino have 10 points in recent matches with a higher goals-for average, suggesting more open play but also some defensive concessions. Vila Nova's momentum and defensive solidity underpin in a narrow, low-scoring win.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

0%Vila Nova Over 2.5
60%Novorizontino Over 2.5
2.22H2H avg goals
Over the last nine head-to-head matches, the average goals per game stand at 2.22, indicating moderate scoring. Recent trends show Novorizontino's matches have a 60% over 2.5 goals rate, while Vila Nova's is 0%, suggesting this fixture could lean towards the under 2.5 goals outcome due to tactical caution and defensive focus from both teams.

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