Athletic Club vs Novorizontino Prediction & Preview
Serie B (Brazil) · Aug 24, 2026 · kickoff 22:30 UTC · model-based analysis by GoalSoon
SERIE B (BRAZIL)
Athletic Club vs Novorizontino
Model pick: Novorizontino (37%)
Goals: Under 2.5
BTTS: Yes
📊 Match Prediction
Win probabilities from our own Poisson statistical model (attack & defence ratings, home advantage, expected goals):
Expected goals: 1.05 – 1.14
Total goals: 2.2
Over 2.5: 44%
Both teams score: 50%
⚔️ Head-to-Head Form & Stats
| Athletic Club | Novorizontino |
|---|
| League position | #8 (34 pts) | #7 (34 pts) |
| Goals scored / conceded per game* | 1.0 / 0.6 | 1.5 / 0.8 |
| Win rate this season* | 45% | 33% |
| Last 5 goals for / against | 1.6 / 0.6 | 0.8 / 0.8 |
*Athletic Club shown at home, Novorizontino shown away — the split that matters for this fixture.
🔥 Recent Form
Athletic Club — last 5
DWDWW
At home: keeps a clean sheet 14% of the time; 48% of home games go over 2.5.
Novorizontino — last 5
LLWLD
On the road: clean sheet 32% of the time; 32% of away games go over 2.5.
📈 Key Stats & Trends
| Trend | Athletic Club (home) | Novorizontino (away) |
|---|
| This season record | 5-4-2 in 11 (1.0 / 0.6 goals per game) | 4-5-3 in 12 (1.5 / 0.8 goals per game) |
| Clean sheet rate | 14% | 32% |
| Both teams scored | 52% | 36% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 48% | 32% |
| Top scorer | Ronaldo Tavares (5) | Robson (7) |
Serie B (Brazil) — league context this season
Avg goals / game: 2.17
Home wins: 46%
Draws: 30%
Away wins: 24%
Over 2.5: 38%
BTTS: 46%
Use these Serie B (Brazil) averages as a benchmark for the two teams above.
🎲 More Prediction Markets
Derived from the model's expected goals (1.05 vs 1.14):
| Market | Model probability |
|---|
| Most likely scoreline | 1-1 (13%) |
| Double chance — Athletic Club or draw (1X) | 62% |
| Double chance — Novorizontino or draw (X2) | 67% |
| Double chance — either team (12) | 71% |
| Over / Under 1.5 goals | 64% / 36% |
| Over / Under 3.5 goals | 18% / 82% |
| Athletic Club clean sheet | 32% |
| Novorizontino clean sheet | 35% |
🎯 Our Verdict
Novorizontino is the model's most likely outcome at
37%. Despite playing away, Novorizontino edge the model — their form outweighs home advantage here. Goals may be harder to come by (56% under 2.5).
The lean on goals is
Under 2.5 and both-teams-to-score
Yes.
These are model probabilities, not guarantees — football is uncertain by design.
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❓ Athletic Club vs Novorizontino — FAQ
Who will win Athletic Club vs Novorizontino?
Our statistical model makes Novorizontino the most likely result at 37%. Full probabilities: Athletic Club 33%, draw 30%, Novorizontino 37%.
Will both teams score in Athletic Club vs Novorizontino?
The model gives a 50% chance both teams score, so the lean is 'Yes'.
How many goals in Athletic Club vs Novorizontino?
Expected goals are 1.05 for Athletic Club and 1.14 for Novorizontino — about 2.2 total, pointing to Under 2.5.
What is the most likely score in Athletic Club vs Novorizontino?
The model's single most likely scoreline is 1-1 (13%). Double chance for Athletic Club or draw is 62%.