Avai – Cuiaba : Preview & Prediction
Avaí and Cuiabá play at the Estádio Aderbal Ramos da Silva, in a duel of the 15th round of the Brasileirão Serie A. In the last 3 years there are only 2 direct confrontations between these two teams: one on 28-11-2020, which ended with Cuiabá winning (2-1), and the most recent on 22-08-2020, which ended with Cuiabá winning (0-2). It is necessary to analyse the home/away condition with special attention, as Avaí presents different results at home and away.
The home team is currently in 12th place, with 17 points earned, after 5 wins, 3 draws and 6 losses. In the penultimate match, they lost away to Fluminense by (2-0). In the last match, it drew at home to Palmeiras by (2-2). This is a team affected by the home factor, stronger when playing in front of their fans, since in the last 30 matches it registers 2 wins, 5 draws and 8 losses as a visitor, with 8 goals scored and 19 conceded, against 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses at home, with 22 goals scored and 16 conceded. In the last 7 home games in the championship, Avaí registers 4 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat, having won 14 points out of a possible 21. The team has allowed goals to its opponent in 9 of the last 10 games, so it has not shown great defensive solidity, but its attack has scored with regularity, as it has managed to score in 9 of the last 10 games in this competition. In 14 games in this competition, it has conceded the first goal 7 times and only managed 1 turnaround in the scoreboard.
Avaí knows that it is essential to win playing at home, so they must show a lot of dedication, determination and technical quality. The team must bet on an organized midfield, trying to keep possession of the ball to dictate the pace of the game, with a quick transition between the defensive system and attack to infiltrate the opposing defense and score a goal. The team also needs an attentive and dedicated defence, with strong marking throughout the duel to avoid being let offside.
The away team is currently in 18th place with 13 points after 3 wins, 4 draws and 7 losses. In the penultimate match, they drew at home to Ceará by (0-0). In the last match, they lost away to Goiás by (1-0). This is a team that maintains its performance when playing away from home, as in the last 30 games it has registered 6 wins, 2 draws and 7 losses as a visitor; against 6 wins, 5 draws and 4 losses in its home stadium. In the championship, Cuiabá won 6 points out of a possible 21, after 2 wins and 5 defeats in the last 7 games they played as visitors.
In this competition, they have lost their last 5 games as visitors and have not won any of their last 10. Defensive solidity has not been its strong point, as it has conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 games for this competition. In 14 games in this competition, it has conceded the first goal 8 times and has never managed to turn the score around. There are 1 outstanding periods in the last 12 matches played as a visitor for all competitions: it has conceded 8 of its 17 goals between the minutes (76′-90′).
Cuiabá are in the relegation zone and need to recover in the competition, so the Dourado will want to surprise their opponent by presenting intense football and demonstrating technical quality. The team from Mato Grosso can invest in a strong marking to hold the opponent, also ensuring a dedicated and intense defense to not be missed. To score a goal, the team can use fast and organized counterattacks as a weapon, besides ensuring great competence in the shots. A draw in the opponent?s territory, although not ideal, can be acceptable.
Avai – Cuiaba : Betting Tips
Avai – Win Odds: 2.25
