Vila Nova 2-2 Novorizontino: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

This is a high-stakes meeting between two promotion contenders separated by very little, with Vila Nova defending home ground and Novorizontino carrying a powerful recent attacking run. Vila have built momentum through clean sheets, but the suspension of João Vieira and uncertainty around Dudu affect the midfield platform that has supported that run. Novorizontino travel with a replacement required at centre-back as well, though the returns of Reidiney and Léo Naldi improve Enderson Moreira’s options. Expect a guarded opening, then a more open contest once one side is forced to chase.

Head-to-head analysis

Novorizontino won the reverse fixture and are unbeaten across the last four meetings. Vila Nova’s most recent home win in this pairing came earlier in the rivalry, so the visitors bring the better recent matchup record.

Injuries and absences

Vila Nova’s confirmed absence is João Vieira, with Dudu’s muscle issue the key late concern; losing both would force a major reshuffle in the screening midfield. Novorizontino miss suspended Patrick and long-term absentee Gabriel Bahia at centre-back, while Robson’s fitness will determine whether Carlão again leads the line.

Form (last 5)

Vila Nova vs Novorizontino stats

Last meetings

• 2026-06-26Novorizontino 2-1 Vila Nova
• 2025-09-28Novorizontino 1-1 Vila Nova
• 2025-05-30Vila Nova 0-1 Novorizontino
• 2024-08-31Novorizontino 2-0 Vila Nova
• 2024-05-14Vila Nova 2-1 Novorizontino
• 2023-07-30Novorizontino 3-1 Vila Nova

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