Paysandu vs Avai Betting Tips & Predictions

Avai are trying to build again following relegation from Serie A last season. They did finish the highest of the 4 relegated sides and could perhaps count themselves a little unfortunate to go down on 42 points so they are expected to be contenders in Serie B this term. They’ve not made a great start though with just 10 points from their opening 8 games and come into this match following back-to-back defeats. They were beaten 1-0 by Bragantino and then again by bitter local rivals Joinville on Saturday so there is certainly some pride that needs restoring here.

Fortunately for them, they come up against another side who are struggling for results. Paysandu have made a poor start to the season and have already replaced coach Dado Cavalcanti with Gilmar Dal Pozzo. The new man earned his first point at the weekend with a 0-0 at Bragantino, their first in 4 matches and they have won just once so far this season and find themselves only two places off the bottom of the division.

Despite that Paysandu are pretty clear favourites with the bookmakers to win this. They improved at the weekend certainly but still look short on the quality needed to really compete higher up in the league, something they managed last term when they finished in 7th place. Avai have been competitive in all the games they’ve played with all their defeats being by just a single goal and they have enough to get a result here given the hosts have conceded plenty so far and haven’t looked that dangerous going forward.

Therefore backing Double Chance – Avai or Draw at 5/6 looks to offer value in this one.