Bitesize Prediction: Novorizontino vs Athletic Club – 19/09/25

Competition: Brazil Serie B

Market: Both teams to score – No

Odds: 2/3 @ BetUS

Desperate to find a route into the promotion spots late on Friday night, Novorizontino will welcome Athletic Club to Sao Paulo.

Starting with the hosts, managing to make what was an essential return to winning ways last time out as they snatched a 2-1 victory away at Ferroviaria, Novorizontino know the importance of finding some much-needed stability. Despite getting Friday’s showdown underway sat just a single point adrift of breaking into the promotion spots, Umberto Louzer’s side have mustered just a single win from any of their previous eight Serie B appearances – a run that stems all the way back to a 1-0 victory against Goias on July 23rd. Likewise, failing to muster consecutive second-tier wins since the middle of June, the former Vila Nova boss has also seen his squad show some recent issues on home soil. Last seen in Sao Paulo playing out a 1-1 stalemate against Atletico GO, Novorizontino have failed to win any of their previous three Serie B matchups in front of their own supporters and are enduring their longest winless rut at the Jorjao since July 2024.

As for the visitors, only making their Serie B return this season, it is no secret that Athletic Club’s sole focus is on keeping hold of their second-tier status. Getting Friday’s showdown underway holding a five-point buffer from slipping into the relegation zone, Roger Silva’s side are enjoying what has become a recent flurry. Last seen putting in a rugged performance as they secured a 2-0 victory at home against Botafogo, the Steel Squadron should find the mood in their camp at a real high. Signing off August with another 2-0 win away at Volta Redonda, Athletic Club have registered seven points from their previous three Serie B appearances. Looking to widen their advantage over the drop zone, Silva’s side will also be excited by their recent defensive steel. In fact, the Minas Gerais-based outfit have shipped just a single strike in 280 minutes of Serie B action and they should be relishing a trip to Sao Paulo this weekend.

Bet: Both teams *not* to score at Novorizontino vs Athletic Club 2/3 for Friday’s Brazil Serie B battle @ BetUS