Vila Nova vs Juventude: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Juventude travel to face Vila Nova on Saturday 31 October in the Serie B – the ball rolls at 22:00 WAT. In the table, Vila Nova are 3rd, among the top four, on 66 points after 37 matches; Juventude are 2nd (among the top four) with 68. Only 2 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Vila Nova, last 5: LDWDW Their latest outing: 2–3 defeat to São Bernardo, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 0.8 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 4 clean sheets in that run.
Juventude, last 5: WDDWW Their latest outing: 4–0 win over Nautico Recife, at home. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. Scoring is no problem – 2.3 a game lately. Defensively they have kept 4 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Juventude, collecting 2.3 points per game to 1.8 for Vila Nova.
Head to head
When they last met (10 Jul 2026) it ended Juventude 1–0 Vila Nova.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Vila Nova 1.2 xG, Juventude 1.0 xG – a total near 2.2. On paper it is a low-scoring affair, with under 2.5 at 62%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Vila Nova 41%, draw 26%, Juventude 33%.
GG/NG: GG (54%) at 2.05.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (54%, odds 2.05 – longer than our fair 1.84, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Vila Nova 1–1 Juventude. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Vila Nova41%fair 2.43 · @2.38
Draw26%fair 3.87 · @2.80
Juventude33%fair 3.02 · @3.25
2.20Expected goals
1.18Vila Nova xG
1.02Juventude xG
54%Both score
38%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
1–013%
0–111%
0–011%
2–18%
2–08%
From our goals model: Vila Nova 1.2 – 1.0 Juventude expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Vila Nova vs Juventude?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 54% chance, at bookmaker odds of 2.05.
Who will win Vila Nova vs Juventude?
On our numbers Vila Nova have a 41% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Juventude 33%.
How many goals will there be in Vila Nova vs Juventude?
We expect about 2.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 38% likely and both teams score 54% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Vila Nova vs Juventude?
Our predicted score is Vila Nova 1–1 Juventude, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.2 goals in total.
When is Vila Nova vs Juventude?
Vila Nova vs Juventude (Serie B) kicks off on Saturday 31 October 2026 at 22:00 (West Africa Time).
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
