Cuiaba vs Juventude – Match Preview

In a crucial Serie A clash at Arena Pantanal, Cuiaba will face Juventude this Wednesday at 23:00 GMT. Cuiaba, in 19th place with 21 points, seeks a victory to improve their survival chances. Juventude, in 14th place with 28 points, aims to increase their distance from the relegation zone. Both teams have not met pre-season expectations and urgently need a win. This makes the match a critical showdown as the tournament progresses into its 16th round.

Cuiaba – Form

Cuiaba’s recent Serie A performances have been inconsistent. Their last game on 31 August against Criciuma ended in a 2:1 draw at home. This result was unexpected, as Cuiaba was the favorite. They previously drew 1:1 with Atletico MG away on 17 August. Before that, they lost 1:3 at home to Gremio on 10 August. These outcomes indicate a period of unpredictability in Cuiaba’s form.

Juventude – Form

Juventude’s recent performances have also been inconsistent. Their latest game on 1 September 2024 ended in a 3-1 defeat to Internacional. This result matched bookmakers’ expectations. Before this, they lost 2-1 to Atletico GO away, a match filled with late drama. However, they managed a 2-1 win against Athletico Paranaense on the road, marking a break in their series of winless away games.

Cuiaba – Juventude – Head to Head

The last match between Cuiaba and Juventude was on 13 August 2022. Cuiaba won 1:0 in Serie A. In their past 10 meetings, Cuiaba has won 4 times. Juventude has not secured a victory, and 2 games ended in draws. This highlights Cuiaba’s dominance in these matchups.

In their last 5 encounters, both teams scored in 2 matches. This indicates closely contested games, with Cuiaba often coming out on top. Notable facts include Cuiaba’s 3-match winning streak against Juventude and their 6-match unbeaten run, scoring in each game.

Cuiaba – Juventude – Standings

As Round 16 approaches, the standings show Cuiaba and Juventude in different battles within Serie A. Cuiaba is in 19th place with 21 points, close to the relegation zone. They have struggled offensively, with a goal difference of -12. Juventude is in a slightly better position in 14th place, with 28 points and a goal difference of -6. Both teams aim to improve their standings and move away from the relegation threat.

Cuiaba vs Juventude – Top scorers

For Cuiaba, Isidro Pitta leads with 7 goals this season. Clayson has added 4 goals. Derik Lacerda and Ramon have each scored twice, while Jonathan Cafu has contributed one goal.

For Juventude, Jean and Lucas Barbosa have each scored 4 goals. Erick Farias, a forward, has netted 3 times. Defender Danilo Boza has scored twice, showing his aerial prowess. Luis Oyama has also scored 2 goals from midfield.

Cuiaba vs Juventude – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor a Cuiaba win at odds of 2.00, a draw at 3.60, and a Juventude win at 3.50. Despite Cuiaba’s recent struggles and missing key players, their historical dominance might give them an edge. Juventude’s away form and player suspensions could make predicting the outcome difficult.

The “halftime-fulltime” market offers Cuiaba leading at halftime at 2.75. The “draw-no-bet” option for Cuiaba at 1.444 provides a safety net, with stakes returned in case of a draw. The “double-chance” market for Juventude at 1.286 for a win or draw reflects the match’s unpredictable nature.

Cuiaba vs Juventude – Over/Under Betting

The over/under betting market suggests fewer than 2.5 goals at odds of 1.53, considering the teams’ recent form and H2H history. Cuiaba has conceded 35 goals in 23 matches, and Juventude has a similar defensive record. This points to a game with few goals, making “Under 3.5” goals at odds of 1.17 an attractive option.

Cuiaba vs Juventude – BTTS Betting

Bookmakers offer odds of 2.20 for “btts:true” and 1.615 for “btts:false.” Given the teams’ scoring difficulties and H2H history, “BTTS: No” at 1.615 seems likely. Cuiaba and Juventude have both struggled offensively in recent matches, supporting this prediction.

Cuiaba vs Juventude – Prediction