Novorizontino vs Chapecoense - 19/07/24

Novorizontino vs Chapecoense Prediction & Preview

Preview

The Brazil Serie B is set to witness an exciting encounter on Friday, 19th July, as Novorizontino hosts Chapecoense at the Estádio Dr. Jorge Ismael de Biasi. This 16th-round match promises to be a thrilling contest, with both teams looking to gain valuable points in their pursuit of success.

Novorizontino, currently sitting sixth in the league table with 23 points, will be eager to capitalize on their home advantage. The team has been in decent form lately, boasting two wins and three draws in their last five matches. In their previous outing at home against Guarani, Novorizontino managed a 1-1 draw.

Chapecoense, on the other hand, finds themselves in 15th place with 18 points. The visitors have struggled to find consistency, with one win, three losses, and one draw in their last five matches. In their previous game at home against Brusque, Chapecoense ended with a 1-1 stalemate.

The two teams have a recent history of closely contested matches. When they last met on 20th August 2023 at the same venue, Chapecoense emerged victorious with a 2-1 win. In their last four head-to-head encounters, Novorizontino has failed to secure a win, with two draws and two losses.

In terms of goal-scoring, Novorizontino averages 1.2 goals per game, while Chapecoense manages an average of 0.8 goals per game. Defensively, Novorizontino concedes an average of 0.8 goals per game, whereas Chapecoense lets in an average of 1.2 goals per game.

Bet

Considering the recent form and goal-scoring statistics, I would recommend a bet on Under 2.5 goals at odds of 1.53. Although Novorizontino has been decent at home, their average goal scoring rate is relatively low. Chapecoense's struggles in front of goal, combined with their tendency to concede more goals away from home, further supports this prediction. With the odds favoring a low-scoring match, Under 2.5 goals seems like a sensible and potentially profitable bet.