Bitesize Prediction: Ceara vs Avai – 20/07/22

Competition: Brazil Serie B

Market: Ceara win

Odds: 4/6 @ 888sport

Hoping to find a route into the Copa Sudamericana places in the early hours of Wednesday, Ceara will welcome Avai to the Castelão.

Starting with the hosts, putting in a season-best display a few days ago as they stormed their way to a remarkable 3-1 win against Corinthians, Ceara have started to skyrocket their way up the Serie A standings. Handed the chance to push their way into the Copa Sudamericana spots in midweek, Head Coach Marquinhos Santos has been filled with praise for his side’s recent purple patch. Now winning three of their last four outings, it should also be highlighted that the Vozão are enjoying quite the run of form on home soil. Last seen at the Castelão grabbing that stellar victory against the title contenders a few days ago, the ex-América Mineiro boss has seen his side win each of their last three showdowns in Fortaleza. Likewise, winning those three contests by an aggregate score of 7-1, Ceara rightfully open Wednesday’s meeting as a standout pick.

As for the visitors, managing to draw a line under what was a nightmare run of form over the weekend, there is no doubt that Avai will be desperate to build off of that display. Eventually grabbing a 1-0 victory against Santos on home soil, Head Coach Eduardo Barroca will be desperate for his side to find some stability. Now only just hanging onto that final Copa Sudamericana spot thanks to their goal difference, the Santa Catarina-based outfit have shown some extended issues over the past month. Likewise, last seen away from the Ressacada getting hit with a 4-0 drumming at the hands of Bragantino, Avai have now lost five of their last six contests on the road. Similarly, managing to record just a single victory on their travels since way back in November, we’re backing a home victory in midweek.

Bet: Ceara 4/6 to beat Avai in Wednesday’s Brazil Serie B showdown @ 888sport