Serie B · 2026

São Bernardo vs Vila Nova FC · Serie B

vsPre-match analysis

Season

Season averages, with the sample size beside each metric.

Goals scored
1.391.39
Expected goals
1.071.05
Shots
12.613.4
Possession
49.8%51.1%

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What the record shows

The story here is recent context rather than season averages: vila Nova FC's away-only shot average is below their full-season average. Alongside it: vila Nova FC's last-five shots average is below their season average. Limitation: Recent samples and important metric coverage meet the strong evidence threshold.

Vila Nova FC's recent record differs from the season

weak

Vila Nova FC's last-five shots average is below their season average.

11 shots/match ▲ShotsLast 5 · Season13.4 shots/match
Evidence and caveat

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

Window: last_5 versus season

MetricLast 5SeasonBaseline
Shots11 shots/match13.4 shots/match13.7 shots/match

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

Vila Nova FC have a visible away split

moderate

Vila Nova FC's away-only shot average is below their full-season average.

11.1 shots/match ▲ShotsAway only · Season13.4 shots/match
Evidence and caveat

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

Window: away

MetricAway onlySeasonBaseline
Shots11.1 shots/match13.4 shots/match13.7 shots/match

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

São Bernardo show a distinct attacking-volume record

weak

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

12.6 shots/match ▲ShotsSão Bernardo · Vila Nova FC13.4 shots/match
Evidence and caveat

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

Window: season

MetricSão BernardoVila Nova FCBaseline
Shots12.6 shots/match13.4 shots/match13.7 shots/match
Shots against16.1 shots/match10.9 shots/match13.4 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: São Bernardo favored in 3 of 13 directional metrics · Vila Nova FC in 6 · 4 too close

recorded edge higher value (descriptive) too close

Window

Season

São Bernardo33 matchesVila Nova FC33 matches
1.39 goals/matchGoals scored33/331.39 goals/match
1.09 goals/matchGoals allowed33/33▲ 0.94 goals/match
1.07 xG/matchExpected goals32/321.05 xG/match
12.6 shots/matchShots31/31▲ 13.4 shots/match
4.48 shots/match ▲Shots on target31/314.06 shots/match
49.8%Possession31/31● 51.1%
5.03 corners/match ●Corners31/314.9 corners/match
12.9 fouls/matchFouls31/3115 fouls/match

History

Head-to-head

Recent meetings between these teams.

Last 5 meetings

0São Bernardo
0Draws
1Vila Nova FC
Vila Nova FC — São Bernardo · Serie B2–1

Evidence quality

How much supports this analysis

Grade A · Strong evidenceStrong evidence — ready
Season samples33 / 33home / away teams
Recent samples5 / 5last-five windows
Freshness13 daysfrom nearest prior match
  • Recent samples and important metric coverage meet the strong evidence threshold.

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.
Analysis cutoff: Sat, 24 Oct 2026, 18:00 UTC · analysis-v4

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