Athletic-MG and Vila Nova face each other in an official match of the 2026 Brazil Serie B season. The game takes place at Estádio Joaquim Portugal (Arena Sicredi) on Saturday, 05/09/2026, at 00:30 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Athletic Club vs Vila Nova Futebol Clube, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Athletic-MG vs Vila Nova
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Double Chance: Athletic-MG or Draw
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Athletic-MG comes into the match having played 25 games in the Brazil Serie B so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 10 draws, and 7 losses, with an average of 1.36 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 11 wins, 15 draws, and 12 losses.
Athletic-MG's attack has scored 42 goals during this period. Out of this total, 26 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie B, averaging 1.04 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.11.
The offence system of Athletic-MG is led by Ronaldo Rodrigues Tavares as the top scorer of the season. The portuguese forward has scored 5 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, João Victor Broad Moreira Guimaraes, who has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 27 goals with an average of 1.08 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 47 goals conceded in 38 matches, resulting in an average of 1.24.
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On the other hand, Vila Nova comes into the match having played 25 games in the Brazil Serie B so far. They have recorded 13 wins, 5 draws, and 7 losses, with an average of 1.76 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 20 wins, 10 draws, and 10 losses.
Vila Nova's attack has scored 60 goals during this period. Out of this total, 37 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie B, averaging 1.48 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.5.
The offence system of Vila Nova is led by Guilherme Augusto Alves Dellatorre as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 7 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Janderson Santos de Souza, who has contributed with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 25 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 38 goals conceded in 40 matches, resulting in an average of 0.95.
Head to head: Athletic-MG vs Vila Nova
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Athletic-MG
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L L W W |
1.2 |
| Home | L L W W L |
1.2 |
| Away | L W D D D |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 32% | 38% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.12 | 1.92 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 1.04 | 0.92 | 1.17 |
| Conceded | 1.08 | 1 | 1.17 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 46% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 24% | 31% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 28% | 31% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 44% | 54% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.21 | 1.44 | 0.96 |
|
xGA
|
1.68 | 1.45 | 1.93 |
Vila Nova
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W W L |
2 |
| Home | W W L W W |
2.4 |
| Away | D W L L L |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 52% | 75% | 31% |
| Goals | 2.48 | 3.08 | 1.92 |
| Scored | 1.48 | 2.17 | 0.85 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0.92 | 1.08 |
| Both Teams to Score | 44% | 58% | 31% |
| Without Conceding | 32% | 33% | 31% |
| Failed To Score | 28% | 8% | 46% |
| 1st to Score | 44% | 75% | 38% |
|
xG
|
1.44 | 1.69 | 1.22 |
|
xGA
|
1.23 | 1.06 | 1.38 |
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