Prediction: Juventude vs Vitoria

Verdict: Juventude win

Best Odds: 21/20

Bookmaker: Dachbet

Hoping to make up some ground in the top-six chase, Juventude will welcome Vitoria to the Alfredo Jaconi late on Tuesday night.

Juventude

Starting with the hosts, while Juventude might have only made their Serie A return this season, Roger Machado’s men have continued to gain a reputation for their rugged approach. Last seen putting in another gritty performance as they clinched a 1-0 victory at home against Atletico GO, the Verdao have suffered just a single top-flight defeat from any of their opening six appearances. Making a major statement on April 28th as they secured a 2-0 win against Brazilian giants Corinthians, Juventude will also be excited by their extended success at the Alfredo Jaconi. In fact, continuing on from last season, Tuesday’s hosts have suffered just a single defeat from any of their previous 19 consecutive showdowns in front of their own supporters – a purple patch that stems all the way back to August 7th.

Team News

Shown a late red card during last week’s 1-0 victory at home against Atletico GO, one-time Flamengo youngster Joao Lucas will serve a one-match suspension here. However, after serving his own respective one-game ban, 22-year-old Werik Popo will return to Machado’s squad on Tuesday night.

Still dealing with a long-term injury issue and yet to make a single appearance since opening 2024, Juventude will be unable to call upon ex-Ituano star Gabriel Taliari in midweek. While Erick Farias might have notched just a single Serie A strike so far this season, the 27-year-old will lead Juventude’s charge.

Vitoria

As for the visitors, while Vitoria might have stormed their way to a Serie A return this season, Thiago Carpini’s men have struggled to find any kind of top-flight stability since opening up the 2024 campaign. Last seen putting in another toothless performance as they had to settle for a 0-0 stalemate against Cuiaba, the Bahia-based outfit are already pencilled in as a leading relegation contender this year. At the heart of a relegation scrap, Vitoria have collected just a pair of points from any of their first seven Serie A appearances. Likewise, crashing out of the Copa do Brasil on May 22nd as they slumped to a 2-1 loss at home against Botafogo, Tuesday’s guests have failed to muster a single victory across any competition so far this season.

Team News

Both still dealing with respective injury issues, Vitoria will once again be unable to call upon the duo of Raul Caceres and former Corinthians striker Everaldo on Tuesday night. However, after serving a one-match suspension against Cuiaba last week, 25-year-old Eduardo Rodrigues could be handed a full recall at the Alfredo Jaconi.

Despite struggling to find much recent stability, former Inter Miami midfield Jean Mota could make a first start since May 5th. While Janderson might still be waiting to open his Serie A account, the ex-Botafogo striker could replace Alerrandro in the final third.

Key Factors to Consider

• When Juventude last welcomed Vitoria to the Alfredo Jaconi back on October 29th, Tuesday’s hosts collected a 1-0 victory.
• Juventude have suffered just a single defeat from any of their opening six Serie A appearances.
• Likewise, the Verdao have suffered just a single defeat on home soil from any of their previous 19 consecutive appearances.
• Vitoria have collected just two points rom any of their first seven Serie A appearances so far this season.
• All of the last five meetings between Juventude and Vitoria have finished with under 2.5 goals.

Conclusion

Suffering just a single defeat from any of their opening six Serie A appearances so far this season, Juventude will be smelling the chance to extend on their recent flurry here. Last seen collecting a gritty 1-0 victory against Atletico GO, Tuesday’s hosts will be excited by their continued success on home soil. Remarkably suffering just a single defeat from any of their last 19 straight showdowns at the Alfredo Jaconi, we are backing a home victory in midweek.

Verdict: Juventude win

Best Odds: 21/20

Bookmaker: Dachbet