Serie B · 2026

Vila Nova FC vs Cuiabá · Serie B

vsPre-match analysis

Cuiabá

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Season

Season averages, with the sample size beside each metric.

Goals scored
1.410.96
Expected goals
1.11.16
Shots
13.713
Possession
52%48%

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What the record shows

The story here is recent context rather than season averages: cuiabá's last-five goals scored average is above their season average. Alongside it: vila Nova FC's home-only shot average is above their full-season average. Limitation: At least one team lacks a recent completed match near this fixture cutoff.

Cuiabá's recent record differs from the season

moderate

Cuiabá's last-five goals scored average is above their season average.

1.4 goals/match ▲Goals forLast 5 · Season0.96 goals/match
Evidence and caveat

Comparison: An unweighted last-five average is compared with the unweighted season average.

Window: last_5 versus season

MetricLast 5SeasonBaseline
Goals for1.4 goals/match0.96 goals/match1.14 goals/match

Caveat: Five matches are sensitive to opponent mix and isolated match states.

Vila Nova FC have a visible home split

moderate

Vila Nova FC's home-only shot average is above their full-season average.

16.3 shots/match ▲ShotsHome only · Season13.7 shots/match
Evidence and caveat

Comparison: Venue-only shot volume is compared with the same team's season record.

Window: home

MetricHome onlySeasonBaseline
Shots16.3 shots/match13.7 shots/match13.7 shots/match

Caveat: Venue splits can reflect opponent mix and should be read with the listed sample.

Cuiabá show a distinct attacking-volume record

weak

Cuiabá's shot volume and the opposing shot-allowance context sit below their competition baselines.

13.7 shots/match ▲ShotsVila Nova FC · Cuiabá13 shots/match
Evidence and caveat

Comparison: Team shot volume is paired with the opponent's recorded shot allowance.

Window: season

MetricVila Nova FCCuiabáBaseline
Shots13.7 shots/match13 shots/match13.7 shots/match
Shots against10.6 shots/match10.8 shots/match13.5 shots/match

Caveat: Shot volume describes activity; it does not establish finishing quality or a match outcome.

Metric comparison

Team comparison

Season averages, with the sample size beside each metric.

Where the edge is

Season: Vila Nova FC favored in 2 of 13 directional metrics · Cuiabá in 6 · 5 too close

recorded edge higher value (descriptive) too close

Window

Season

Vila Nova FC29 matchesCuiabá28 matches
1.41 goals/match ▲Goals scored29/280.96 goals/match
1.07 goals/matchGoals allowed29/28▲ 0.75 goals/match
1.1 xG/matchExpected goals29/27▲ 1.16 xG/match
13.7 shots/matchShots28/2713 shots/match
4.14 shots/matchShots on target28/274.11 shots/match
52% ●Possession28/2748%
4.96 corners/matchCorners28/27● 5.19 corners/match
14.9 fouls/matchFouls28/2714.8 fouls/match

History

Head-to-head

Recent meetings between these teams.

Last 5 meetings

0Vila Nova FC
1Draws
2Cuiabá
Cuiabá — Vila Nova FC · Serie B1–0
Vila Nova FC — Cuiabá · Serie B2–2
Cuiabá — Vila Nova FC · Serie B1–0

Head-to-Head & Recent Meetings

Evidence quality

How much supports this analysis

Grade B · Useful evidenceUseful evidence — limited
Season samples29 / 28home / away teams
Recent samples5 / 5last-five windows
Freshness24 daysstale at cutoff
  • At least one team lacks a recent completed match near this fixture cutoff.

Known unknowns

  • Lineups, injuries, suspensions and tactical changes are not available in the retained dataset.
  • Some metrics are unavailable or below their observation minimum: cards.
  • The nearest completed-match evidence is stale relative to this fixture cutoff.
Analysis cutoff: Wed, 7 Oct 2026, 23:30 UTC · analysis-v4

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