Vila Nova and Goiás face each other on Thursday 09.10.2026, at 23:30 (UK Time), in a Brazil Serie B 2026 match. The game will take place at Vila Nova's home ground, the Estádio Onésio Brasileiro Alvarenga (OBA).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Vila Nova Futebol Clube and Goiás Esporte 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 Vila Nova vs Goiás
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Double Chance: Vila Nova or Draw
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Vila Nova preview
Vila Nova heads into the match with the following record in the Brazil Serie B: in 26 matches, Vila Nova Futebol Clube secured 13 victories, 5 draws, and 8 losses, maintaining an average of 1.69 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Tiger's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 20 victories so far.
Vila Nova has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 60 goals, of which 37 were scored in the Brazil Serie B, resulting in an average of 1.42 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Guilherme Augusto Alves Dellatorre, who has found the back of the net 7 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Janderson Santos de Souza has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, Vila Nova has conceded 30 goals in the Brazil Serie B (an average of 1.15 per game) and 43 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.05 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Goiás preview
Goiás comes into the game with 26 matches played so far in the Brazil Serie B. They have secured 10 victories, 6 draws, and 10 losses, maintaining an average of 1.38 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 19 wins, 14 draws, and 11 losses.
Goiás Esporte Clube's attack has been highly effective, scoring 53 goals during this period. Of that total, 25 were netted in the Brazil Serie B, with an average of 0.96 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.2.
Esmeraldino's offensive system is led by Carlos Eduardo de Sousa Leopoldino, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian forward has found the back of the net 7 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Anselmo Ramon Alves Erculano. The forward has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 31 goals with an average of 1.19 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 42 goals in 44 matches, averaging 0.95 per match.
Head to head: Vila Nova vs Goiás
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Vila Nova
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W D W W |
2 |
| Home | W W L W W |
2.4 |
| Away | L D W L L |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 75% | 29% |
| Goals | 2.58 | 3.08 | 2.14 |
| Scored | 1.42 | 2.17 | 0.79 |
| Conceded | 1.15 | 0.92 | 1.36 |
| Both Teams to Score | 42% | 58% | 29% |
| Without Conceding | 31% | 33% | 29% |
| Failed To Score | 31% | 8% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 54% | 75% | 36% |
|
xG
|
1.44 | 1.69 | 1.23 |
|
xGA
|
1.26 | 1.06 | 1.42 |
Goiás
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W D L L |
0.8 |
| Home | L W L W D |
1.4 |
| Away | D L L W D |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 38% | 54% | 23% |
| Goals | 2.15 | 2 | 2.31 |
| Scored | 0.96 | 0.92 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.19 | 1.08 | 1.31 |
| Both Teams to Score | 38% | 23% | 54% |
| Without Conceding | 27% | 38% | 15% |
| Failed To Score | 35% | 38% | 31% |
| 1st to Score | 54% | 54% | 62% |
|
xG
|
1.29 | 1.43 | 1.15 |
|
xGA
|
1.43 | 1.25 | 1.61 |
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