Vila Nova vs Juventude prediction

Vila Nova – Juventude, Serie B, Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 08:30 PM (GMT). Venue: Estadio Onesio Brasileiro Alvarenga

Vila Nova is #3 in the table (62 pts) and Juventude #2 (64 pts). It's a clash between two of the top four. Juventude is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Vila Nova has kept 14 clean sheets in 35 matches. Juventude has kept 23 clean sheets in 35 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Vila Nova 2, draws 3, Juventude 1.

Vila Nova

08:30 PM

Juventude

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

This is a promotion-race fixture shaped by pressure, control and small margins rather than open football. Vila Nova have a formidable home defensive record, but they need to regain composure after recent late concessions. Juventude bring the steadier recent form and an outstanding defensive season, so breaking their compact block will be the hosts' main task. Dudu's late fitness decision is the clearest squad variable, particularly with João Vieira back in contention.

Predicted score and probabilities

The AI's exact score, win/draw/loss probabilities, both teams to score, over/under 2.5 and 4 key factors are in the full analysis.

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Head-to-head analysis

This fixture has a strongly low-scoring head-to-head pattern, with most recent meetings decided by a single goal or ending scoreless. Juventude won the reverse league meeting, while Vila Nova have repeatedly made home matches against this opponent difficult to open up.

Injuries and absences

Dudu is not a confirmed absence, but his calf recovery is tactically important because he offers Vila Nova greater mobility and security in the central midfield. João Vieira's return from suspension softens the risk if Dudu is restricted or held back.

Form (last 5)

Vila NovaLeague position #3 · 62 ptsW D L

JuventudeLeague position #2 · 64 ptsD D W

Vila Nova vs Juventude stats

	Vila Nova	Juventude
Played	35	35
Goals scored	50	45
Goals conceded	36	23
Clean sheets	14	23

Last meetings

2026-07-10Juventude 1-0 Vila Nova
2023-08-07Juventude 0-2 Vila Nova
2023-04-30Vila Nova 1-0 Juventude
2021-04-09Vila Nova 1-1 Juventude
2019-05-08Vila Nova 0-0 Juventude
2019-04-25Juventude 0-0 Vila Nova