Prediction for match Portuguesa — Avai

Who is the favorite in the Portuguesa vs Avai match?

On March 10, in the Copa do Brasil, Portuguesa will face Avai. Bookmakers have set the odds for a Portuguesa win at 2.05, a draw at 3.26, and an Avai victory at 3.59. In terms of probability: Portuguesa - 45.46%, draw - 28.59%, Avai - 25.96%. These figures indicate that Portuguesa is considered the favorite, but a draw also has significant weight. The tournament's status adds motivation for both teams, but the odds favor Portuguesa.

Team results and statistics

In their last five matches, Portuguesa has an average possession of 45.6%, receives 0.6 yellow cards, commits 4.6 fouls, and records 0.8 offsides per game. Avai's averages are higher in fouls - 13.2, and yellow cards - 2.6, with possession at 47.8% and offsides at 1. In their last three matches, Portuguesa played as follows: 22.02.2026 - Portuguesa vs Corinthians - 8-9, 15.02.2026 - Mirassol vs Portuguesa - 1-2, 07.02.2026 - Portuguesa vs Ponte Preta - 2-0. Avai's last three matches: 23.11.2025 - Botafogo SP vs Avai - 0-0, 15.11.2025 - Avai vs Remo - 3-1, 08.11.2025 - Vila Nova vs Avai - 2-2. The last head-to-head meeting was on 18.11.2014: Avai vs Portuguesa - 2-0.

How many goals will be in the Portuguesa vs Avai match?

Portuguesa has an average total of 2.2 goals over their last five matches, scoring 1.4 and conceding 0.8 per game. Avai's figures are higher - an average of 2.8 goals, with 1.8 scored and 1 conceded. For over 2.5 goals: Portuguesa has 2 out of 5, Avai - 4 out of 5. In the first half over 1.5 goals: Portuguesa has 2 out of 5, Avai - 1 out of 5. In the second half, Portuguesa has only 1 out of 5 for over 1.5, Avai - 3 out of 5. In terms of goal intervals: Portuguesa often scores between 31-45 minutes (50%), while Avai scores most frequently between 46-60 minutes (38%). Portuguesa concedes most often in the final minutes (76-90 minutes - 50%), while Avai has three intervals at 29% each: 16-30, 61-75, and 76-90. Overall, both teams have decent attacking potential, especially Avai, and the statistics for over 2.5 goals suggest a high likelihood of a high-scoring match. The odds for over 2.5 goals are 2.17, making this option an optimal choice based on the data.

Analysis of corner totals

Portuguesa averages 3.4 corners per game, while Avai averages 6. For over 9.5 corners: Portuguesa has 1 out of 5, Avai - 4 out of 5. Among the proposed corner totals, the line of 9.5 is closest to the combined average (9.4). There are both options for this total: over 9.5 - no odds provided, under 9.5 - also without odds. Overall, considering Avai's high activity in corners and the decent combined figure of both teams, a bet on over 9.5 corners seems logical. Portuguesa delivers fewer corners, but Avai consistently maintains a high level in this aspect, which could lead to a large number of corners in the match.