Verdict: Coritiba win
Best Odds: 7/10
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
Two sides who find themselves battling it out at opposite ends of the Serie B table, Coritiba will welcome Volta Redonda to the Couto Pereira late on Friday night.
Coritiba
Starting with the hosts, spending the majority of last season almost in Serie B limbo as they had to settle for a bottom-half finish, Coritiba have come roaring back in some style this time around. Enjoying what has been a sensational start to proceedings, Mozart’s men have rightfully received a string of plaudits from across Brazil’s second-tier. Last seen putting in another rugged performance as they clinched a 1-0 victory away at Athletico-PR, the former Mirassol boss finds the mood in his camp at a red-hot high. Getting this weekend’s fixtures underway sat in silver medal position, Coritiba also know that they can climb to the top of the table on Friday night. Including a 2-0 win against Cuiaba in their last showdowns at the Couto Pereira, Mozart’s side are unbeaten in all of their previous seven consecutive Serie B appearances.
Coritiba Team News
Not making a single Serie B appearance so far this season, Coritiba will once again be without veteran defender Rodrigo Moledo on Friday night. However, aside from the former Internacional star, Mozart’s side have reported a clean bill of health.
Despite turning 37 in September, former Porto ace Maicon will start at the heart of Coritiba’s defence this weekend. Returning to Mozart’s squad last month, ex-Corinthians forward Clayson could get some more minutes under his belt.
Volta Redonda
As for the visitors, managing to claim what was a much-welcomed boost last week as they clinched a 1-0 victory at home against Operario, Volta Redonda will be desperate to use that rugged performance as a platform to build on. However, still at the heart of a Serie B relegation scrap and facing a real battle to avoid an immediate third-tier return this season, Rogerio Correa’s men have failed to find any kind of fluidity since opening up the 2025 campaign. Including a 2-0 loss against Atletico GO in their most recent showdown outside of Rio de Janeiro, Friday’s guests have won just a pair of their previous eight Serie B appearances – a run that stems back to May 4th. Likewise, yet to record a single second-tier victory since opening up the new campaign, Volta have a real challenge on their hands here.
Volta Redonda Team News
Once again missing out against Operario last weekend, former Guarani defender Lucas Adell is not expected to feature on Friday night. However, after serving a one-match suspension last week, Gabriel Pinheiro will return to Correa’s squad and could be handed an immediate recall.
Despite still waiting to open his Seri B account after arriving from South Korean outfit Seoul E-Land last month, Brazilian striker Italo will keep his spot leading the line this weekend.
Coritiba vs Volta Redonda Key Factors to Consider
- Friday’s showdown at the the Couto Pereira will be the first competitive meeting between Coritiba and Volta Redonda.
- Coritiba have won their previous four consecutive home fixtures by an aggregate score of 7-1.
- The promotion contenders have conceded just a single strike in front of their own supporters so far this season.
- Volta Redonda have mustered just a two wins from any of their last eight Serie B appearances.
- Friday’s guests have notched just a single strike in their last four showdowns outside of Rio de Janeiro.
Conclusion
Knowing that they can climb to the top of the Serie B standings on Friday night, Coritiba will be looking to lay down another promotion marker this weekend. Unbeaten in all of their previous seven appearances, the promotion contenders have also gained a real reputation for their continued dominance on home soil. Winning all of their previous four consecutive showdowns at the Couto Pereira by an aggregate score of 7-1, they have also conceded just a single strike in front of their own supporters so far this season. With Volta Redonda failing to muster a maiden away victory since opening up the 2025 campaign, we are backing a home win here.
Verdict: Coritiba win
Best Odds: 7/10
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
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