Bitesize Prediction: Guarani vs Coritiba – 04/09/24

Competition: Brazil Serie B

Market: Both teams to score – No

Odds: 2/3 @ BetUS

Hoping to make up some ground in the promotion chase, Coritiba will travel to Sao Paulo in the early hours of Wednesday.

Starting with the hosts, while Guarani might have opened the 2024 campaign in the midst of a public nightmare, the Bugre do appear to have turned a recent corner. Although Pintado’s side might still find themselves sat rock-bottom of the Serie B standings and facing a real battle to keep hold of their second-tier status, the former Juventude boss has seen his squad muster seven points from their previous three Serie B appearances. Likewise, the Sao Paulo-based outfit have suffered just a single defeat from any of their previous six matchups – a run that stems back to July 21st. Desperate to make up some ground in the race for second-tier safety, Guarani will also be excited by their recent success on home soil. Including a 2-0 victory against Vila Nova on August 13th, Wednesday’s hosts have not suffered a defeat in front of their own supporters over the past six weeks. Likewise, it should also be highlighted, Pintado’s men have shipped just a single strike on home soil in over 270 minutes of action.

As for the visitors, losing their Serie A status last season, Coritiba opened up the 2024 campaign dreaming of the chance to book an immediate top-flight return. However, while the Coxa might still find themselves scrapping it out in the bottom-half of the table, they are enjoying what has become a real purple patch. Last seen over the weekend claiming a 1-0 victory at home against Avai, Jorge Campos’ men are desperate to make up some ground in the top-four chase. With their recent flurry underlined by a 1-0 win away at Sport Recife, the Parana-based outfit have won all of their previous three Serie B appearances on the bounce for the first time so far this season. Likewise, along with mustering 10 points from their last four matchups, Coritiba have also gained a real reputation for their performances at the back. Along with recording three second-tier clean sheets on the bounce, Wednesday’s guests have not conceded a single goal in over 270 minutes of action.

Bet: Both teams *not* to score at Guarani vs Coritiba 2/3 for Wednesday’s Brazil Serie B matchup @ BetUS