[BRAZIL SERIE B 2016]

2 hours ago, gogetta said:

Sampaio - Criciuma

The statistics show that in the last 5 games, Sampaio has had one draw and 4 losses. Therefore, the  visitors, Criciuma, are hoping to get their first away win against a supposedly weak Sampaio. But there are signs of a likely upset. The details reveal that Sampaio has regained its scoring boots and has scored 3 goals in the last two matches, which is a notable improvement to the chronic lack of goals exhibited even during the Maranhense state championship. Secondly, the team is again showing fighting spirit. In the latest game last Tuesday, away to CRB, Sampaio took the game to the hosts and scored the first goal in the 10th minute! It even got another clear chance to extend its lead but its attacker took the wrong option and it was promptly punished, eventually losing the game 2-1. Notable was that the team attacked more than the hosts and that Coach Wagner Lopez made even more offensive substitutions in the second half. The big number of new players are slowly getting integrated, with Coach Wagner Lopez a master at assembling large teams as well as using various tactical schemes, which will come handy in this marathon championship. Moreover, the team desperately needs the 3 points in this game, at home to Criciuma, to get off the bottom of the table and gain some tranquility for further progress in the championship. Wagner Lopez previously coached Criciuma and has some inside knowledge to neutralize the opponents; who are poor travellers and struggle to score away from home. In short, a desperate home team in fighting spirit against an opponent who tends to wither away from home. Home win.

Sampaio will still be without many important players. Defender Lucena(4/0) got red card in last game attackers Alberto(5/0) and Costa(2/0) are injured,Arroz(def 4/0) and Sabia( def 4/0) will still be out due to injury, still, midfielders Pedrinho(4/0) and Amora(4/0) will not play always due to injury plus Léo Rodrigues (1/0 d), Mimica (1/0 d),Gedeílson (3/0 d) and Maracanã (1/0 d) out for long term injuries. 

[Serie B]

Novara - Modena
Novara to win.
Odd 1.925

Novara must win tonight if they have any desire on grabbing a spot in the play offs against Modena who are the worst away team this season with only 8 points in 20 games. Entella (the team above them) is facing tonight the number two in the league(Crotone) who are still fighting for the championship. Entella is also playing without their topscorder. So it's very possible that Novara can take a play off spot tonight and even with a draw from Entella they will be in the play off spot. Novara has a better goal adventage than Entella.