Bitesize Prediction: ABC vs Mirassol – 11/10/23

Competition: Brazil Serie B

Market: Mirassol win

Odds: 21/20 @ BetUS

Hoping to make up some ground in the promotion chase, Mirassol will travel to the Frasqueirao when they meet ABC in the early hours of Wednesday.

Starting with the hosts, while ABC might have claimed a much-welcomed 2-0 win against Ponte Preta when signing off September, it appears that was nothing more than a minor boost for Fernando Marchiori’s men. Enduring a major Serie B struggle since making their second-tier return, the Natal-based outfit find themselves sat rock-bottom of the table and in the midst of a public crisis. Last seen putting in a toothless performance as they eventually had to settle for a 0-0 stalemate against Chapecoense, ABC have remarkably picked up just a single win from any of their previous 16 straight appearances – a run that stems all the way back to July 1st. Opening the midweek fixtures sat 13 points adrift of safety and with one foot already back in Brazil’s third-tier, Marchiori’s side have also gained a reputation for their rather glaring struggles on home soil. In fact, ABC have recorded just a sole win in front of their own supporters from any of their last 11 attempts.

As for the visitors, while ABC might be continuing to struggle since making their Serie B return this season, Mirassol are enjoying a remarkable run of form. With their sights set on mounting a genuine top-four charge, the Yellows find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Last seen putting in another eye-catching performance as they claimed a 2-0 victory against Londrina, Ricardo Catala’s men will be smelling the chance to make another statement here. In fact, along with signing off September with a 1-0 win against CRB, Mirassol have won each of their previous three second-tier showdowns by an aggregate score of 6-0. Likewise, mustering 12 points from their previous five Serie B appearances, Wednesday’s guests will be excited by a stellar record against ABC. Landing an action-packed 3-2 win when they welcomed their fellow second-tier returners to town on June 25th, Mirassol have taken seven points from their last three meetings. Given the huge recent gulf in class, we are backing an away victory here.

Bet: Mirassol 21/20 to beat ABC in Wednesday’s Brazil Serie B battle @ BetUS