Season ticket holders at Serra Dourada haven’t seen too many victories this season, with Vila Nova languishing in the 18th position so far. The guesting Operário PR will be hopeful to defend their higher league position in this one.
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Vila Nova and Operário PR.
Operário PR have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 1100 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.
Vila Nova can neither be promoted or relegated from Serie B. Operário PR is no longer fighting for a cause; they can neither go up or down this season.
Vila Nova form and stats
Vila Nova's results here at Serra Dourada in the Serie B have been very modest with 1 victory, 9 draws and 6 defeats. With twelve home games in a row without a win, the Vila Nova fans could feel they are not getting value for their money. It remains to be seen whether this unfortunate streak, which started after the Sao Bento game long ago, can be stopped today.
The home team returns to Serra Dourada after sharing the points with Figueirense (placed 17th) on their last time out; the Serie B game ended 0-0. Ahead of that match, Vila Nova lost 0-2 at home to Brasil de Pelotas.
This is expected to be a close game, with Vila Nova perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Vila Nova as a small favourite), we find eleven games. Vila Nova has won 1 of these, drawn 7 and lost 3.
Vila Nova have scored 9 league goals here from 16 matches, not a lot. 18 goals have been conceded.
Operário PR form and stats
There's been little loot from Operário PR's travels as they have only collected 12 points from 16 away games in the Serie B. Operário PR, who have the the worst goal difference (-13) away in Serie B, only have 2 wins to counter their 8 defeats and 6 draws. Visiting Operário PR has seen their last two away games both end with a tied score and one point each.
The supporters enjoyed Operário PR's previous game versus Criciuma (placed 19th), a Serie B 1-0 win played at home. A draw for Operário PR before that, at their own venue hosting Atletico GO (1-1).
So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Operário PR playing away and similar expectations, we found six relevant matches. Results were 2 Operário PR wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats.
A new game in only four days for Operário PR, the Serie B home match versus Bragantino. Busy days.
The attacking power of Operário PR when travelling is not overwhelming with 10 goals scored from 16 league matches away. 23 goals have been conceded by Operário PR in these games.
Head 2 Head
These teams' last encounter with each other was the Operário PR - Vila Nova 1-0 earlier this season.Top Goalscorers
  Felipe Augusto 8 goals |  Lucas Batatinha 4 goals | Maílton 4 goals |
Vila Nova missing players
Operário PR missing players
| Vila Nova | Operário PR | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 33 | 16 | 6 | Played | P | 4 | 16 | 33 |
| 6 | 1 | 0 | Won | W | 2 | 2 | 13 |
| 14 | 9 | 3 | Drew | D | 1 | 6 | 9 |
| 13 | 6 | 3 | Lost | L | 1 | 8 | 11 |
| 23 | 9 | 2 | Scored | S | 5 | 10 | 30 |
| 37 | 18 | 8 | Conceded | C | 6 | 23 | 35 |
| 88% | 81% | 67% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 75% | 85% |
| 67% | 62% | 67% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 56% | 58% |
| 15% | 12% | 17% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 75% | 44% | 39% |
| 12% | 12% | 17% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 19% | 9% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 6% | 3% |
| 39% | 38% | 17% | BTTS | BTTS | 75% | 44% | 45% |
| 30% | 25% | 33% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 25% | 33% |
| 42% | 56% | 83% | Failed to Score | F T | 25% | 56% | 36% |
| 5.6 | 6.3 | 6 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 4.8 | 4.6 | 5 |
| 4.9 | 3.6 | 3.3 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 6.5 | 6.2 | 5.3 |
| 2.5 | 2.2 | 1.8 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| 2 | 2 | 1 | Red Cards | R C | 1 | 1 | 5 |
- Operário PR have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
- Operário PR have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Bragantino | 33 | 19 | 8 | 6 | 56 | 23 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 37 | 11 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 19 | 12 | 33 | 65 |
| 2 | Sport Recife | 33 | 14 | 15 | 4 | 44 | 28 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 25 | 12 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 57 |
| 3 | Atletico GO | 33 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 36 | 25 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 24 | 13 | 16 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 54 |
| 4 | Coritiba | 33 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 41 | 32 | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 23 | 13 | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 18 | 19 | 9 | 53 |
| 5 | Paraná | 33 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 28 | 27 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 18 | 22 | 1 | 50 |
| 6 | América Mineiro | 33 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 35 | 31 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 4 | 49 |
| 7 | Operário PR | 33 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 30 | 35 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 23 | -5 | 48 |
| 8 | Botafogo SP | 33 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 32 | 29 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 15 | 3 | 47 |
| 9 | CRB | 33 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 38 | 38 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 21 | 19 | 0 | 47 |
| 10 | Cuiaba | 33 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 40 | 35 | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 29 | 19 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 5 | 47 |
| 11 | Ponte Preta | 33 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 35 | 32 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 22 | 15 | 16 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 43 |
| 12 | Brasil de Pelotas | 33 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 26 | 34 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 23 | -8 | 42 |
| 13 | Vitória | 33 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 36 | 41 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 26 | -5 | 40 |
| 14 | Guarani | 33 | 11 | 6 | 16 | 25 | 33 | 16 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 19 | -8 | 39 |
| 15 | Oeste | 33 | 8 | 15 | 10 | 37 | 39 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 18 | 25 | -2 | 39 |
| 16 | Londrina | 33 | 10 | 5 | 18 | 33 | 45 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 15 | 26 | -12 | 35 |
| 17 | Figueirense | 33 | 6 | 16 | 11 | 26 | 35 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 20 | 17 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 15 | -9 | 34 |
| 18 | Vila Nova | 33 | 6 | 14 | 13 | 23 | 37 | 16 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 18 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 19 | -14 | 32 |
| 19 | Criciuma | 33 | 6 | 13 | 14 | 24 | 34 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 19 | -10 | 31 |
| 20 | Sao Bento | 33 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 35 | 47 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 19 | 28 | -12 | 30 |