Vila Nova vs America Mineiro Prediction - September 18, 2026
Alternative:2-0
Goals: Under 3.51.35Won
What is the prediction for Vila Nova vs America Mineiro?
The model's leading scoreline is 1 - 0, with 2-0 as the alternative. Recent form is the clearest supporting signal: Vila Nova are in better form heading into this match. The result can differ because recent matches may not reflect either team's level today.
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America Mineiro sit second-bottom of the table fighting relegation, while Vila Nova occupy mid-table with three wins in their last five, and Superior projects that gap to produce a 1-0 Vila Nova win on 18 September. A more comfortable 2-0 sits as the alternate, built on Vila Nova's ten goals scored across that same run.
America Mineiro sit 19th out of 20 in the table
That relegation fight has produced a stretched run of form, with America Mineiro winning only twice in their last five and shipping ten goals along the way, including back-to-back defeats conceding three each time. Vila Nova, sitting mid-table with nothing at stake beyond pride, have still won three of their last five and scored ten goals in that stretch, doubling their opponents' output. The head-to-head record over three meetings favours Vila Nova too, with a win and a draw against a single loss two seasons ago.
A 5-0 defeat on the road is still fresh for Vila Nova
That result, only three weeks ago, is a reminder that Vila Nova's defense can be broken open, and America Mineiro's own 2-1 home win last time out shows they can still find goals when they need them most. If America Mineiro's away form turns up even once against a Vila Nova side playing on the shorter rest, Superior's shutout alternate is the first casualty, not the header projection itself.
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2026 | America Mineiro | 1 - 2 | Vila Nova |
| October 9, 2025 | America Mineiro | 1 - 1 | Vila Nova |
| June 13, 2025 | Vila Nova | 0 - 3 | America Mineiro |
League Table
League Table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | +10 | 52 | ||
| 2 | 30 | +22 | 51 | ||
| 3 | 29 | +9 | 51 | ||
| 4 | 29 | +12 | 50 | ||
| 5 | 29 | +5 | 47 | ||
| 6 | 29 | +1 | 47 | ||
| 7 | 29 | +9 | 46 | ||
| 8 | 29 | +1 | 45 | ||
| 9 | 29 | +10 | 44 | ||
| 10 | 29 | +8 | 43 | ||
| 11 | 29 | -5 | 42 | ||
| 12 | 30 | +9 | 42 | ||
| 13 | 29 | +3 | 41 | ||
| 14 | 29 | -1 | 38 | ||
| 15 | 29 | -6 | 35 | ||
| 16 | 29 | -4 | 32 | ||
| 17 | 29 | -8 | 30 | ||
| 18 | 30 | -2 | 29 | ||
| 19 | 29 | -28 | 17 | ||
| 20 | 29 | -45 | 13 |
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vila Nova | 30 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 41 | 31 | 10 | 52 | LWLLW |
| 2 | Novorizontino | 30 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 49 | 27 | 22 | 51 | WLLLW |
| 3 | Fortaleza EC | 29 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 33 | 24 | 9 | 51 | WLWLW |
| 4 | Juventude | 29 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 31 | 19 | 12 | 50 | WLWWD |
| 5 | Operario-PR | 29 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 41 | 36 | 5 | 47 | LWDWW |
| 6 | Criciuma | 29 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 28 | 27 | 1 | 47 | DWWWW |
| 7 | Atletico Goianiense | 29 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 36 | 27 | 9 | 46 | WWDWL |
| 8 | CRB | 29 | 13 | 6 | 10 | 42 | 41 | 1 | 45 | WWWDL |
| 9 | Sport Recife | 29 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 39 | 29 | 10 | 44 | DDDDL |
| 10 | Cuiaba | 29 | 10 | 13 | 6 | 30 | 22 | 8 | 43 | DLLDW |
| 11 | Goias | 29 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 30 | 35 | -5 | 42 | LDWDW |
| 12 | São Bernardo | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 40 | 31 | 9 | 42 | LLDDL |
| 13 | Athletic Club | 29 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 34 | 31 | 3 | 41 | DWDDL |
| 14 | Nautico Recife | 29 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 35 | 36 | -1 | 38 | DWLLD |
| 15 | Ceara | 29 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 31 | 37 | -6 | 35 | WLDDL |
| 16 | Botafogo SP | 29 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 32 | 36 | -4 | 32 | LWDDW |
| 17 | Avai | 29 | 8 | 6 | 15 | 30 | 38 | -8 | 30 | LWDWL |
| 18 | Londrina | 30 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 39 | 41 | -2 | 29 | LLDDW |
| 19 | America Mineiro | 29 | 4 | 5 | 20 | 21 | 49 | -28 | 17 | WLDDL |
| 20 | Ponte Preta | 29 | 3 | 4 | 22 | 17 | 62 | -45 | 13 | DLLLL |