CRB 0-0 Novorizontino: result and AI prediction

CRB – Novorizontino, Serie B, Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 10:30 PM (GMT). Venue: Estádio Rei Pelé

CRB is #8 in the table (32 pts) and Novorizontino #7 (33 pts). CRB is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: CRB 2, draws 1, Novorizontino 3. Their last meeting, on April 5, 2026, ended Novorizontino 1-1 CRB.

CRBCRB
Final score0 - 0
NovorizontinoNovorizontino
AI predicted: 2-1 · Final score: 0-0Missed

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

CRB return to Maceió in much better short-term form, while Novorizontino arrive needing to halt a poor run despite sitting just above their hosts. The visitors have been the more reliable defensive side across the campaign, so CRB must convert their early territorial pressure rather than allow the match to become slow and fragmented. This is a tight standings clash with genuine weight for both promotion pushes. The late uncertainty around Rômulo is the main team-news detail to monitor before kick-off.

Head-to-head analysis

This is an unusually balanced recent pairing: the wider series is split evenly, and the first meeting of the current campaign ended level. Home advantage has mattered in several previous editions, but neither side has established lasting control of the matchup.

Injuries and absences

No confirmed absences were supplied. The reported thigh concern around CRB midfielder Rômulo is worth monitoring: if he misses out, CRB’s central progression and control of second balls become less secure.

Form (last 5)

CRBLeague position #8 · 32 ptsW W W
NovorizontinoLeague position #7 · 33 ptsL W L

CRB vs Novorizontino stats

CRBNovorizontino
Played2121
Goals scored3232
Goals conceded3220
Clean sheets57

Last meetings

  • 2026-04-05Novorizontino 1-1 CRB
  • 2025-11-22Novorizontino 3-0 CRB
  • 2025-07-26CRB 4-0 Novorizontino
  • 2024-08-11CRB 0-1 Novorizontino
  • 2024-04-19Novorizontino 2-1 CRB
  • 2023-08-26CRB 1-0 Novorizontino

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