Chapecoense vs Vila Nova Prediction 01.09.2025 | Serie B

Chapecoense underlined their status as the most in-form side in Brazil’s second tier last time out, showcasing a blend of attacking flair and ruthless finishing as they dismantled Athletic Club away from home with a resounding 4-0 victory, despite a goalless first half.

That emphatic victory further consolidated their grip on third place and kept them right on the heels of league leaders Goias, sitting just four points adrift, though maintaining their impressive run of form will be crucial if they are to stay clear of the chasing pack eager to snatch the promotion spots.

In pursuit of another valuable three points, Gilmar Dal Pozzo’s men can take plenty of encouragement from their formidable home form, having produced the second-best record in Serie B by collecting eight victories from just 11 outings in front of their own supporters.

Verdao’s first-choice goalkeeper Leo Vieira returns between the posts after missing the Athletic Club clash through suspension, while midfielders Marcinho and Eduardo Person remain doubtful for undisclosed reasons.

Up next for Chape is a clash with Vila Nova, one of the more formidable teams chasing a top-four finish, as their 39-point haul positions them eighth on the table, a mere six points behind fourth-placed Criciuma and the last promotion spot.

Tigrao’s momentum, built on back-to-back victories over rock-bottom Paysandu (1-0) and a stunning upset of table-toppers Goias (2-0), came to a halt last time out as they suffered a two-goal defeat on the road against Botafogo PB.

While their drive to bounce back and fight for the higher spots is evident, questions linger over whether they possess the strength to trouble a relentless opposition, given their inconsistent performances away from home, with seven defeats from twelve trips already this season.

The situation is complicated for Tigrao, with coach Rafael Lacerda forced to navigate significant absences after CB Weverton was sent off in last week’s 2-0 loss to Botafogo PB.

Vila Nova must cope without Willian Formiga and Vinicius Paiva, who are serving a one-match suspension for yellow card accumulation, while Marcondes and Emerson Urso remain out recovering from long-term injuries.