First meets second as Vila Nova’s home fortress faces Novorizontino
Guto Ferreira’s side top the table with 61 points, have lost once at home all season and are unbeaten in seven. Novorizontino are second with 60 points and have the league’s best attack. Kick-off is at 23:00 CEST (18:00 local time), with Felipe Fernandes de Lima the referee. Vila Nova and Novorizontino meet at the Estádio Onésio Brasileiro Alvarenga on Sunday, 18 October 2026, in round 34 of the Série B.
“We need to know we can’t concede.” – Vila Nova playmaker Marquinhos Gabriel (translated)
Predicted lineups: Vila Nova vs Novorizontino
Vila Nova are without João Vieira, their defensive midfielder and assist leader, who is suspended after a third yellow card; Willian Maranhão or Higor Meritão will replace him. Higor Luiz returns from suspension, while André Luís is a doubt. Novorizontino lose centre-back Patrick to suspension after his red card against Ponte Preta, and Gabriel Bahia is out until 2027; Reidiney and Léo Naldi are back. Both graphics are my projections from the last XIs and the reported changes.
Vila Nova Team News & Preview
Vila Nova won 2-0 at Náutico last weekend, with Everton Galdino and Janderson scoring. They are unbeaten in seven games and have the best home record in the division: 12 wins, three draws and one defeat.
Losing João Vieira hurts. He has nine goals and 11 assists this season. Marquinhos Gabriel said the team must avoid throwing men forward and getting caught on the counter.
What works for or against Vila Nova
- One home defeat in 16.
- Seven games unbeaten.
- João Vieira suspended.
- André Luís a doubt.
Novorizontino Team News & Preview
Novorizontino beat Ponte Preta 5-1 on Monday, although Patrick was sent off before half-time. They are unbeaten in four and have scored 59 league goals, the most in the Série B.
The defence is stretched, though. Patrick is suspended and Gabriel Bahia is out until 2027, so Enderson Moreira has to use his third-choice pairing in a sold-out ground.
What works for or against Novorizontino
- 59 league goals, the most in the division.
- Four games unbeaten.
- Patrick suspended, Gabriel Bahia out.
- Away to the best home side.
Vila Nova vs Novorizontino Odds
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Vila Nova Form, Stats & Data
Vila Nova score 1.39 league goals per game and concede 0.94. At home they have 12 wins, three draws and one defeat, with 31 goals scored and 11 conceded.
Novorizontino Form, Stats & Data
Novorizontino score 1.79 league goals per game and concede 0.85. Away from home they have seven wins, five draws and four defeats.
Vila Nova vs Novorizontino: Prediction & Betting Tip
Vila Nova have lost once in 16 home games and are unbeaten in seven. Novorizontino are without two first-choice centre-backs for a sold-out away game. I like Vila Nova or Draw (1X) at 1.47.
The obvious danger is Novorizontino’s attack and Vila Nova’s missing midfielder. Robson has 16 goals, and João Vieira’s absence takes away a lot of Vila Nova’s creativity. But the Double Chance covers a draw, and the home record is outstanding.
My selection is Vila Nova or Draw (1X) at 1.47 with Winz, with 1-1 as my correct-score call.