Vila Nova 1-0 America Mineiro: result and AI prediction

Vila Nova – America Mineiro, Serie B, Friday, September 18, 2026 at 11:30 PM (GMT). Venue: Estadio Onesio Brasileiro Alvarenga

Vila Nova is #3 in the table (48 pts) and America Mineiro #19 (17 pts). 16 places separate the two teams in the table. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Vila Nova 2, draws 1, America Mineiro 3. Their last meeting, on May 24, 2026, ended America Mineiro 1-2 Vila Nova.

Vila NovaVila Nova
Final score1 - 0
America MineiroAmerica Mineiro
AI predicted: 3-0 · Final score: 1-0✓ Correct outcome

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Vila Nova enter with home form, table position and the stronger recent head-to-head result firmly in their favour. América arrive under severe survival pressure after another defeat, and their away record has offered little evidence of a reliable response. The visitors’ midfield is weakened by Gustavo Barreto’s suspension, while their broader injury list limits experienced alternatives. Expect Vila Nova to take control of territory; América need a disciplined low block and a rare efficient counterattacking display to disrupt that script.

Head-to-head analysis

Vila Nova won the reverse fixture this season, and the last ten meetings show a mixed rivalry rather than a one-sided historical matchup. At the OBA, the recent pair of league meetings has produced one win apiece, so current home and away form matter more than distant history.

Injuries and absences

América’s reported absences are concentrated around experience and depth, while Gustavo Barreto’s suspension creates the immediate structural issue in central midfield. Jorge Jiménez or Felipe Amaral must provide disciplined screening so Vila Nova cannot repeatedly attack the space in front of the back line.

Form (last 5)

Vila NovaLeague position #3 · 48 ptsL W D
America MineiroLeague position #19 · 17 ptsL W L

Vila Nova vs America Mineiro stats

Vila NovaAmerica Mineiro
Played2828
Goals scored4021
Goals conceded3148
Clean sheets94

Last meetings

  • 2026-05-24America Mineiro 1-2 Vila Nova
  • 2025-10-09America Mineiro 1-1 Vila Nova
  • 2025-06-13Vila Nova 0-3 America Mineiro
  • 2024-08-25Vila Nova 1-0 America Mineiro
  • 2024-05-09America Mineiro 3-1 Vila Nova
  • 2019-10-15America Mineiro 2-0 Vila Nova

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