Cuiaba vs Avai prediction

Cuiaba welcome relegation-threatened Avai to the Arena Pantanal in round 33 of Serie B. The hosts enter this fixture in 10th position with 47 points, anchored by one of the division's sturdiest home defensive records. In 16 home fixtures, Cuiaba have conceded just nine goals and recorded nine clean sheets, losing on only two occasions in front of their supporters.

Avai travel in difficult circumstances, sitting 17th in the table with 33 points and occupying a spot in the relegation zone. Their travel form has been an ongoing issue throughout the campaign, yielding 11 defeats from 16 away matches alongside 27 goals conceded. Although they secured a 2-1 home victory over Londrina in their previous outing, reproducing positive results on the road remains an uphill battle.

Head-to-head history also favours the hosts at this venue, where Cuiaba are unbeaten against Avai with two victories and one draw across three past encounters. With Cuiaba having won their last two home matches against Nautico Recife and Ponte Preta by aggregate score of 5-0, the balance of probabilities leans towards the home side controlling proceedings.