São Bernardo and Avaí face each other on Friday 07.17.2026, at 23:00 (UK Time), in a Brazil Serie B 2026 match. The game will take place at São Bernardo's home ground, the Estádio Primeiro de Maio.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between São Bernardo Futebol Clube and Avaí Futebol Clube, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for São Bernardo vs Avaí
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1st Half Under 1.5 Goals
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São Bernardo preview
São Bernardo heads into the match with the following record in the Brazil Serie B: in 17 matches, São Bernardo Futebol Clube secured 7 victories, 5 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.53 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Bernô's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 11 victories so far.
São Bernardo has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 34 goals, of which 23 were scored in the Brazil Serie B, resulting in an average of 1.35 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Rodrigo Ferreira da Silva, who has found the back of the net 3 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Eduardo da Silva Albuquerque has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, São Bernardo has conceded 16 goals in the Brazil Serie B (an average of 0.94 per game) and 26 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.93 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Avaí preview
Avaí comes into the game with 17 matches played so far in the Brazil Serie B. They have secured 4 victories, 4 draws, and 9 losses, maintaining an average of 0.94 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 11 wins, 6 draws, and 13 losses.
Avaí Futebol Clube's attack has been highly effective, scoring 37 goals during this period. Of that total, 18 were netted in the Brazil Serie B, with an average of 1.06 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.23.
Leão da Ilha's offensive system is led by Daniel dos Santos Penha, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian midfielder has found the back of the net 3 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Thayllon Roberth dos Santos Rebelo. The forward has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 24 goals with an average of 1.41 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 36 goals in 30 matches, averaging 1.2 per match.
Head to head: São Bernardo vs Avaí
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
São Bernardo
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L L L D |
0.4 |
| Home | D L D D D |
0.8 |
| Away | L L W W W |
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 41% | 22% | 63% |
| Goals | 2.29 | 1.89 | 2.75 |
| Scored | 1.35 | 1 | 1.75 |
| Conceded | 0.94 | 0.89 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 53% | 44% | 63% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 33% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 24% | 33% | 13% |
| 1st to Score | 47% | 44% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.22 | 1.34 | 1.09 |
|
xGA
|
1.6 | 1.36 | 1.86 |
Avaí
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L L W L |
1.2 |
| Home | W W L L D |
1.4 |
| Away | L L L L L |
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 24% | 33% | 13% |
| Goals | 2.47 | 2.11 | 2.88 |
| Scored | 1.06 | 1.11 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.41 | 1 | 1.88 |
| Both Teams to Score | 47% | 33% | 63% |
| Without Conceding | 35% | 56% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 33% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 47% | 56% | 25% |
|
xG
|
1.22 | 1.33 | 1.1 |
|
xGA
|
1.66 | 1.34 | 2.01 |
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