Verdict: under 2.5 goals
Best Odds: 3/5
Bookmaker: Luckster
Hoping to find a route into the promotion spots late on Tuesday night, Avai will travel to Rio de Janeiro when they meet Volta Redonda.
Volta Redonda
Starting with the hosts, while Volta Redonda might have made their Serie B return this season, Rogerio Correa’s men have a real battle on their hands in the race to keep hold of their second-tier status. Last seen slumping to what was a routine 2-0 defeat against Goias, the former CSA boss has seen his squad win just a pair of their first 11 appearances this year. Getting Tuesday’s return to Rio de Janeiro underway with just their goal difference keeping them outside the drop zone, Correa’s camp have also failed to find any real fluidity in the final third. In fact, Volta have failed to record more than a single strike in any of their first 11 showdowns. However, despite seeking some much-needed stability, it should be highlighted that Correa’s side have conceded just a single strike on home soil in almost 450 minutes of action.
Volta Redonda Team News
Limping off against Goias last week after picking up a first-half knock, Volta Redonda are expected to be without former Brusque defender Gabriel Pinheiro on Tuesday night. Likewise, all still dealing with respective injury issues, Correa’s side will also be without Caio Roque, Du Fernandes and ex-Mirassol striker Marquinhos here.
However, returning to Volta’s squad last week, one-time Fluminense star Wellington Silva should get some more minutes under his belt. Bagging a pair of goals in his last four appearances, Matheus Lucas could be handed a full recall and lead the line in midweek.
Avai
As for the visitors, making an immediate return to winning ways last time out as they clinched a 1-0 victory at home against CRB, Avai have largely impressed since opening up the 2025 campaign. Opening Tuesday’s showdown sat within touching distance of finding a route into the promotion spots, Enderson Moreira’s men have lost just one of their previous five Serie B appearances and will be desperate to make another statement here. Signing off April in the midst of a stellar three-match winning run, the former Sport Recife boss could be smelling a potential opportunity when his squad travel to Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday night. However, despite their recent success, Avai have struggled to find any real fluidity on their travels. In fact, Moreira’s side have put just a single point on the board from their last three Serie B appearances away from the Ressacada.
Avai Team News
Not featuring since the end of April, Avai will once again be unable to call upon former Arouca defender Quaresma on Tuesday night. However, despite missing out against CRB last week, Jonathan Costa could return to Moreira’s travelling squad here.
Bagging a last-gasp winner against CRB last time out, ex-Vila Nova star Joao Vitor will play a leading role in the middle of the park. Completing a season-long loan switch from Pedrao ahead of the 2025 campaign, Cruzeiro youngster Pedrao will partner Eduardo Brock at the back.
Volta Redonda vs Avai Key Factors to Consider
- Sat within touching distance of the promotion spots, Avai have lost just a pair of their first 11 Serie B appearances this season.
- However, Tuesday’s guests have recorded just a single point from their last three showdowns on the road.
- Volta Redonda have conceded just a single strike in front of their own supporters in almost 450 minutes of Serie B action.
- The Voltaco have failed to record more than a single strike in any of their first 11 Serie B appearances this season.
- 10 of Volta’s first 11 appearances this year have finished with under 2.5 goals.
Conclusion
While Avai might open Tuesday’s showdown sat within touching distance of skyrocketing into the promotion spots, Moreira’s side have struggled to find any real fluidity on their travels. With Volta Redonda failing to notch more than a single strike in any of their first 11 Serie B appearances since opening up the 2025, don’t be surprised to see chances come at a premium in midweek. It should be noted, with the Voltaco seeing 10 of those 11 matchups finish with under 2.5 goals, we are expecting a similar outcome from Rio de Janeiro here.
Verdict: Under 2.5 goals
Best Odds: 3/5
Bookmaker: Luckster
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