Vila Nova vs Avaí Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 17 May 2026
Série B Betting Preview: Vila Nova vs Avaí
Vila Nova square off against Avaí, with kick-off set for 17:00 on Sunday 17 May.
Vila Nova look like a standout bet when it comes to the Full-Time Result market. There are odds of -103 that the home team overcome Avaí and we’re confident that this is a value play.
Vila Nova lost away from home in their last game. Goiás won 1-0.
Avaí played Fortaleza at home in their previous game. It was a 0-0 draw.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Avaí have not lost any of the past three matches against Vila Nova, with the last encounter being a 2-2 draw. The previous 8 H2H matches have featured four draws, three victories for Vila Nova and just one for Avaí.
| Série B | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |  Vila Nova |
8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 12:10 | 13 |
| 12 |  Avaí |
8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 10:9 | 10 |
Vila Nova vs Avaí Prediction & Betting Tips
Explore our top Vila Nova vs Avaí betting tips, including a match prediction, correct score forecast, player performance props and a bet builder ready to use.
Match Prediction
We’re confident with our selection of Vila Nova to land a victory, with odds of -103 looking really generous. We think they have the ability to claim a win in this Série B game.
Our football predictions are always well-researched and it starts with a combination of team news and form guide. Once we have a clear idea of what might happen, we match up the latest Série B data.
Key Vila Nova vs Avaí league stats:
The best football bookies are estimating that there is a 50.8% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.
The Asian Handicap market offers some alternatives if you strongly fancy Vila Nova and want bigger odds. Back them at -1, -1.5 or even -2 depending on how confident you are.
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Correct Score Prediction
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1
Avaí
Our prediction for the correct score is Vila Nova to land a 2-1 victory and this is available at +600. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.
Player Prop Picks
Ruan Ribeiro (Vila Nova) is available to be among the goals at +270. We believe this is the best of the player props, with healthy odds available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.
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Bet Builder Tips
Our same-game multi is packed with these picks: Vila Nova to succeed, Yes on the BTTS market merged with Ruan Ribeiro (Vila Nova) to find the net.
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Vila Nova vs Avaí Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
With an approximate 51% chance of succeeding, the bookies are being cautious with their -103 betting odds for Vila Nova triumphing in this Série B encounter. Avaí are the outsiders at +300 which suggests a lower likelihood of winning.
Asian Handicap betting is popular and you can wager Vila Nova -0.5 at -106 should you want to go for the favourites, with Avaí +0.5 available at -122 and you will also win with the latter if it’s a draw.
The Total Goals price implies that Under 2.5 is the most likely result in this contest. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get -132 when it comes to BTTS Yes.
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Felipe Avenatti is the market leader at +700 to be the First Goalscorer. Should you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.
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- Série B: 04/05 2023 Avaí 0 Vila Nova 3
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- Série B: 07/06 2021 Avaí 1 Vila Nova 1
Vila Nova League Stats
Avaí League Stats
- 3 wins, 2 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins and 7 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 2 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Vila Nova this season are Rafael Silva (3), Dellatorre (2), Ryan (2)
- Top Assistors for Vila Nova this season are Janderson (2), Marquinhos (2), Ryan (1)
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Vila Nova vs Avaí Lineups & Team News
Before placing any bets on Vila Nova vs Avaí, check the team news first. Stay in the know with the confirmed Série B lineups and up-to-date injury news.
Previous Vila Nova Lineups
Previous Avaí Lineups
Vila Nova Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Guto Ferreira
Avaí Player Stats & Squad
Série B Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sao Bernardo | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 14:6 | 16 |
| 2 | Sport Recife | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 11:5 | 16 |
| 3 | Fortaleza | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 10:8 | 15 |
| 4 | Náutico | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 9:7 | 13 |
| 5 | Vila Nova | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 12:10 | 13 |
| 6 | Novorizontino | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11:9 | 12 |
| 7 | Criciúma | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9:7 | 12 |
| 8 | Operário | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7:6 | 12 |
| 9 | Juventude | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5:4 | 12 |
| 10 | Atlético GO | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8:8 | 11 |
| 11 | Goiás | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8:12 | 10 |
| 12 | Avaí | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 10:9 | 10 |
| 13 | Athletic Club | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9:9 | 10 |
| 14 | Ceará | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 8:8 | 10 |
| 15 | Botafogo SP | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 10:8 | 9 |
| 16 | Cuiabá | 8 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 4:4 | 9 |
| 17 | CRB | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11:12 | 8 |
| 18 | Ponte Preta | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 6:12 | 7 |
| 19 | Londrina | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8:14 | 5 |
| 20 | América | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 4:16 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fortaleza | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9:4 | 10 |
| 2 | Goiás | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5:3 | 9 |
| 3 | Operário | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4:0 | 8 |
| 4 | Sport Recife | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6:3 | 8 |
| 5 | Juventude | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3:0 | 8 |
| 6 | Vila Nova | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7:5 | 8 |
| 7 | Criciúma | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:2 | 7 |
| 8 | Atlético GO | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5:4 | 7 |
| 9 | Novorizontino | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5:5 | 7 |
| 10 | Sao Bernardo | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5:3 | 6 |
| 11 | Avaí | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6:5 | 6 |
| 12 | Náutico | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5:4 | 6 |
| 13 | Botafogo SP | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7:4 | 5 |
| 14 | Ceará | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:5 | 5 |
| 15 | Athletic Club | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3:3 | 5 |
| 16 | Ponte Preta | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3:5 | 4 |
| 17 | CRB | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5:5 | 3 |
| 18 | Cuiabá | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2:4 | 3 |
| 19 | Londrina | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4:7 | 2 |
| 20 | América | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2:7 | 1 |
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