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- Competition: Brazil Serie B
- Date: 14th July, 2025
- Kickoff: 23:00 UK / 00:00 CEST
- Venue: Estádio Joaquim Portugal
Avai FC have the chance to sneak into the top three of the Brasileirão Serie B if they beat Athletic at the Estadio Joaquim Portugal on Monday.
The away side have not been outstanding in recent weeks, but have still done enough to be in the fight for the top three places. They are unbeaten in two Serie B games - a 2-1 win over Criciuma was followed by a goalless 0-0 draw against Paysandu.
Athletic, on the other hand, are facing much bigger problems 15 games into the new season. They are currently one of the four worst teams in Brasileirão Série B, although they have improved immensely in recent weeks. They have won three of their last four league games and are just one step away from leaving the relegation zone.
Athletic - Avai FC Betting Tips: Avai to Win or Draw (X2)
Athletic have put in an impressive performance in recent weeks, winning three of their four Serie B matches. However, Avai FC are not in a bad position either, having lost just two of their last nine league games (3W 4D 2L). What's more, they've only lost once in their last four away games, which is why we fancy Avai FC to at least draw on Thursday.
Athletic Club team news
Athletic are expected to field their strongest XI for the game against Avai FC. Neto Costa is the main man up front for Athletic - he has netted 5 times this season and is among the top five goal scorers in the Brazil Serie B.
Last matches of Athletic Club
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América Mineiro
0 : 1
Athletic Club
Serie B
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Goias
1 : 2
Athletic Club
Serie B
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Atletico PR
1 : 0
Athletic Club
Serie B
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Athletic Club
0 : 1
Vila Nova
Serie B
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Athletic Club
2 : 1
Volta Redonda
Serie B
Athletic Club lineup
Goalkeeper
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31
Adriel
Defenders
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2
Douglas Pele
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43
Marcelo Ajul
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4
Sidimar
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84
Rodrigo Gelado
Midfielders
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14
Fabrício Isidoro
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38
Sandry
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7
Welinton
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77
Max
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10
David Braga
Forwards
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21
Ronaldo Tavares
Avai FC team news
Avai FC have a fully fit squad ahead of this game. Cleber is the team’s leading scorer with 4 goals.
Last matches of Avaí
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Avaí
1 : 2
Atletico PR
Serie B
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Ferroviária
1 : 1
Avaí
Serie B
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Avaí
0 : 0
Atlético Clube Goianiense
Serie B
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Cuiabá
2 : 2
Avaí
Serie B
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Avaí
1 : 1
Chapecoense
Catarinense 1
Avaí lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Igor Bohn
Defenders
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2
Railan
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95
Jonathan Costa
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14
Eduardo Brock
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33
Mário Sergio
Midfielders
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5
Barreto
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8
João Vitor
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78
Andrey
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94
Emerson Ramon
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10
Marquinhos Gabriel
Forwards
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99
Cléber
Three reasons we expect Avai to Win or Draw (X2)
- Avai FC have lost only 2 of their last 9 games in Serie B
- Avai FC have lost only once in the last 4 away games in Serie B
- Athletic have lost 4 of their last 5 games in Serie B
Main prediction Athletic Club - Avaí
Avaí win or draw (X2)
Best Odds:
Additional predictions
Athletic Club vs Avaí standings in Serie B
Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
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1 | Coritiba | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 16 - 6 | +10 | 33 |
2 | Goiás | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 19 - 12 | +7 | 30 |
3 | Novorizontino | 15 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 18 - 10 | +8 | 27 |
4 | Avaí | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 19 - 13 | +6 | 24 |
5 | Remo | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 17 - 13 | +4 | 24 |
6 | Athletico PR | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 19 - 19 | 0 | 23 |
7 | Vila Nova | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 14 - 15 | -1 | 23 |
8 | Chapecoense | 15 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 19 - 15 | +4 | 22 |
9 | Cuiabá | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 15 - 16 | -1 | 22 |
10 | CRB | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 15 - 15 | 0 | 21 |
11 | Atlético GO | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 16 - 14 | +2 | 21 |
12 | América Mineiro | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 16 - 17 | -1 | 20 |
13 | Operário PR | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 17 - 19 | -2 | 18 |
14 | Ferroviária | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 15 - 17 | -2 | 18 |
15 | Criciúma | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 17 - 16 | +1 | 17 |
16 | Botafogo SP | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 12 - 17 | -5 | 17 |
17 | Athletic Club | 15 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 14 - 23 | -9 | 15 |
18 | Paysandu | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 9 - 15 | -6 | 14 |
19 | Volta Redonda | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 7 - 14 | -7 | 14 |
20 | Amazonas | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 12 - 20 | -8 | 14 |