Bitesize Prediction: Ituano vs Vila Nova – 08/09/23

Competition: Brazil Serie B

Market: Ituano double chance

Odds: 4/11 @ Pribet

Looking to make an immediate return to winning ways this weekend, Ituano will welcome Vila Nova to the Novelli Junior on Friday night.

Starting with the hosts, last seen putting in a toothless display as they slumped to a 2-0 loss at the hands of Novorizontino, Ituano will be seeking an immediate response here. Suffering just a single loss from any of their previous seven Serie B appearances – a run that stems all the way back to July 22nd – the Railroad should be smelling the chance to spring an upset on Friday night. Now with their sights firmly set on mounting a top-half charge, Gilmar Dal Pozzo’s side will be excited to make a return to the Novelli Junior here. Mustering seven points from their previous three Series B showdowns in front of their own supporters, Ituano have also lost just one of their previous five appearances in Sao Paulo. With that run highlighted by a stellar 3-0 romp against Criciuma on August 19th, the one-time Nautico boss has also seen his squad ship just a single strike on home soil in over 300 minutes of action. Likewise, landing a 3-1 win when they last welcomed Vila Nova to the Novelli Junior 16 months ago, Ituano will be calling on a repeat performance this weekend.

As for the visitors, while Vila Nova might still be dreaming of the chance to mount a late promotion charge, the Tigers are in the midst of a recent wobble. Missing out on what they would have billed as a golden chance last weekend as they slumped to a 1-0 loss at home against CRB, Claudinei Oliveira’s side have suffered back-to-back Serie B defeats for the second time since opening August. Likewise, drawing a blank in their last two second-tier defeats, the Reds have also mustered just a pair of wins from any of their last 10 Serie B appearances – a run that stems all the way back to July 11th. With the feel of a squad seeking a much-needed boost, Vila Nova have also shown some extended issues on the road. Including a 3-1 drumming against Novorizontino on July 30th, Oliveira’s side have now lost four of their previous five showdowns outside of Goias. Suffering that 3-1 defeat when they travelled to the Novelli Junior last season, we are backing a home double chance this weekend.

Bet: Ituano double chance against Vila Nova 4/11 for Friday’s Brazil Serie B battle @ Pribet