Athletic Club host Vila Nova FC in Brazil's Serie B on 4 September. Vila Nova FC are second in the league with 44 points, holding a promotion spot, while Athletic Club are 13th with 34 points.
Athletic Club have lost their last three matches, with a 1-2 defeat away at Nautico, a 1-4 loss at home to Novorizontino, and a 0-2 home defeat to CRB, scoring two goals and conceding eight. Vila Nova FC are unbeaten in their last three, with a 2-0 home win against Ceara, a 0-0 draw away at Operario PR, and a 6-0 home win over Ponte Preta, scoring eight goals and conceding none. In three head-to-head meetings, Vila Nova FC have won once to Athletic Club's zero, with two draws. Athletic Club's squad has a market value of EUR 12.38 million, while Vila Nova FC's is EUR 9.15 million. Athletic Club are managed by Souza Alex and have seen 10 players join and 10 leave in the last 90 days, including Assis joining from Atletico GO on loan. Vila Nova FC are managed by Ferreira Guto and have had 11 players join and 6 leave in the same period, with Gustavinho joining as a free agent from Csikszereda M. Ciuc.
| Metric | Athletic Club | Vila Nova FC |
|---|---|---|
| League position | 13 of 20 | 2 of 20 |
| Points | 34 (-1 GD) | 44 (+12 GD) |
| Recent form | 0W 0D 3L | 2W 1D 0L |
| Squad market value | EUR 12.38m | EUR 9.15m |
| Playing for | — | Promotion - Serie A Betano |
| Previous meetings (3, 2 draws) | 0 wins | 1 wins |
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