Bitesize Prediction: Chapecoense vs America MG – 10/11/15

Competition: Brazil Serie B

Market: Chapecoense win

Odds: 11/10 @ Pribet

Knowing that they can skyrocket their way to the top of the Serie B standings late on Monday night, Chapecoense will welcome America MG to the Arena Conda.

Starting with the hosts, while Chapecoense might have only just about dragged themselves over the finishing line last season as they clung to their Serie B status, the Verdao have come roaring back in a sensational fashion this time around. Embarking on what has become a public fairytale, Gilmar Dal Pozzo’s men have shattered a string of records and are riding a major wave of momentum. Pencilled in as a standout promotion contender this year, the Big Green know that they can skyrocket their way to top spot here. Signing off October with a 2-0 victory at home against Operario, the former Sport Recife boss has seen his squad gain a string of plaudits from across Brazil. In fact, Chapecoense are unbeaten in all of their previous seven consecutive Serie B appearances – a purple patch that stems back to September 26th. With just three second-tier showdowns remaining, Monday’s hosts should also be excited by their extended dominance on home soil. Including back-to-back wins at the Arena Conda, Dal Pozzo’s side have suffered just a sole Serie B defeat in front of their own supporters over the past two months.

As for the visitors, suffering last-gasp heartbreak at home against Novorizontino last week as they eventually had to settle for a 2-2 stalemate in Minas Gerais, America MG have drastically failed to find any kind of stability this season. Getting Monday’s showdown underway holding just a four-point buffer over the drop zone, Alberto Valentim’s side have mustered just a single victory from any of their previous five consecutive Serie B appearances. Falling to a 2-1 loss away at Criciuma on October 12th, the Rabbits should also be concerned by their most recent showdown against Chapecoense. Slumping to a 1-0 loss when they welcomed the title dreamers to town back on July 20th, they have also remarkably recorded just a single win from any of their previous 13 historic battles. Facing what looks set to be another stern examination when they travel to the Arena Conda late on Monday night. Two camps who find themselves scrapping it out at opposite ends of the standings, a home victory can be found at appealing odds.

Bet: Chapecoense 11/10 to beat America MG in Monday’s Brazil Serie B battle @ Pribet