Serie B
Náutico vs Athletic Club
Sat, 29 Aug 2026 - 00:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Estadio dos Aflitos
Náutico vs Athletic Club Prediction & Stats - Serie B 2026
Predictions
Náutico vs Athletic Club is part of the Serie B schedule for Saturday (29/08).
The fixture is staged at Estadio dos Aflitos, 00:30 (UK time).
Below is our Náutico vs Athletic Club prediction, built before you place a bet.
Our verdict on Náutico vs Athletic Club
Value at this level takes some digging out. Having gone through the form and the numbers, here is our preferred Náutico vs Athletic Club prediction:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 2.5 Goals
Last updated on 27-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Náutico the side to beat, with roughly 46% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Serie B odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Náutico Preview
Náutico reach this fixture 24 match into their Serie B. Here is where Timbu stand:
In this competition
8 won, 7 drawn, 9 lost
1.29 points per game
28 scored, at 1.17 a game
27 conceded, at 1.13 a game
Timbu, season-wide
8 won, 7 drawn, 9 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Vinícius Santos Silva, 6 goals
Most assists: Jean Carlos Vicente, 3 assists
Recent results — Náutico
23/08/2026 15:00
18/08/2026 20:30
14/08/2026 18:30
09/08/2026 15:00
26/07/2026 15:00
Athletic Club: how they are travelling
Athletic Club come in 24 matches into their Serie B.
Here is what Esquadrão de Aço have produced:
In this competition
8 won, 10 drawn, 6 lost
1.42 points per game
25 scored, at 1.04 a game
25 conceded, at 1.04 a game
Esquadrão de Aço, season-wide
10 won, 11 drawn, 8 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Ronaldo Rodrigues Tavares, 5 goals
Most assists: João Victor Broad Moreira Guimaraes, 3 assists
Recent results — Esquadrão de Aço
24/08/2026 18:30
20/08/2026 18:30
16/08/2026 17:30
09/08/2026 10:00
28/07/2026 18:30
The head-to-head
A short sample to go on — 2 recent meeting(s) between the two:
Náutico: 1 win(s)
Athletic Club: 0 win(s)
Drawn: 1
With so little history, this fixture stays hard to call.
Form comparison Náutico vs Athletic Club
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Náutico
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
D
D
D
|
1.29 |
| Home |
W
D
W
D
L
|
1.55 |
| Away |
D
D
D
L
L
|
1.08 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 45% | 23% |
| Goals | 2.29 | 1.64 | 2.85 |
| Scored | 1.17 | 0.91 | 1.38 |
| Conceded | 1.13 | 0.73 | 1.46 |
| Both Teams to Score | 42% | 18% | 62% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 45% | 15% |
| Failed To Score | 38% | 45% | 31% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.78 | 2.09 | 1.52 |
|
xGA
|
1.33 | 1.12 | 1.51 |
Away Team
Athletic Club
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
L
W
W
|
1.42 |
| Home |
L
L
L
W
W
|
1.46 |
| Away |
W
D
D
D
L
|
1.36 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 38% | 27% |
| Goals | 2.08 | 1.92 | 2.27 |
| Scored | 1.04 | 0.92 | 1.18 |
| Conceded | 1.04 | 1 | 1.09 |
| Both Teams to Score | 58% | 46% | 73% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 31% | 18% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 31% | 27% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.23 | 1.44 | 0.99 |
|
xGA
|
1.64 | 1.45 | 1.86 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Náutico to Win
We expect Náutico vs Athletic Club to end in a win for Náutico.
With solid odds and the support of their home crowd, they have what it takes to get the job done.
👉 Prediction: Náutico to Win the First Half
With Náutico coming into this match in great form and holding the home advantage against Athletic Club, we see good value in backing them to win the first half.
Since the odds for a full-time win may not be as rewarding, the half-time bet can be a good alternative.
Fixture information - Náutico vs Athletic Club
Match: Náutico vs Athletic Club
Competition: Serie B
Date: Saturday, 29/08/2026
Kick-off: 00:30 (UK time)
Venue: Estadio dos Aflitos
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Explore the rest of our Serie B predictions and keep up with the analysis round by round.
Stats
The statistics for Alvirrubro vs Athletic Club that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
1.96
League: 2.28
Both Teams to Score
46%
League: 48%
Over 1.5+
59%
League: 66%
Over 2.5+
32%
League: 41%
Cards
6.91
League: 5.02
Corners
11.54
League: 10.61
Home Team
Náutico
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
D
D
D
|
1.29 |
| Home |
W
D
W
D
L
|
1.55 |
| Away |
D
D
D
L
L
|
1.08 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 45% | 23% |
| Goals | 2.29 | 1.64 | 2.85 |
| Scored | 1.17 | 0.91 | 1.38 |
| Conceded | 1.13 | 0.73 | 1.46 |
| Both Teams to Score | 42% | 18% | 62% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 45% | 15% |
| Failed To Score | 38% | 45% | 31% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.78 | 2.09 | 1.52 |
|
xGA
|
1.33 | 1.12 | 1.51 |
Away Team
Athletic Club
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
L
W
W
|
1.42 |
| Home |
L
L
L
W
W
|
1.46 |
| Away |
W
D
D
D
L
|
1.36 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 38% | 27% |
| Goals | 2.08 | 1.92 | 2.27 |
| Scored | 1.04 | 0.92 | 1.18 |
| Conceded | 1.04 | 1 | 1.09 |
| Both Teams to Score | 58% | 46% | 73% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 31% | 18% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 31% | 27% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.23 | 1.44 | 0.99 |
|
xGA
|
1.64 | 1.45 | 1.86 |
Corners
11 / Match
+8% Corners / Match
Náutico received +8% more corners than Athletic Club in the Serie B
10.17 / Match
São Bernardo
(3)
Ceará
(9)
Ponte Preta
(6)
Atlético GO
(5)
Criciúma
(4)
Londrina
(8)
CRB
(3)(9)
Novorizontino
(2)
CRB
(4)
América Mineiro
(5)
Criciúma
(1)
Ponte Preta
(2)
São Bernardo
(1)
Atlético GO
Cards
3.13 / Match
+4% Cards / Match
Náutico received +4% more cards than Athletic Club in the Serie B
3 / Match
São Bernardo
(1)
Ceará
(6)
Ponte Preta
(4)
Atlético GO
(4)
Criciúma
(4)
Londrina
(4)
CRB
(1)(2)
Novorizontino
(2)
CRB
(2)
América Mineiro
(2)
Criciúma
(5)
Ponte Preta
(1)
São Bernardo
(3)
Atlético GO
Goals Scored
1.17 / Match
+13%
Náutico is +13% better in terms of goals scored
1.04 / Match
São Bernardo
(1)
Ceará
(1)
Ponte Preta
(1)
Atlético GO
(1)
Criciúma
(0)
Londrina
(2)
CRB
(1)(1)
Novorizontino
(0)
CRB
(3)
América Mineiro
(2)
Criciúma
(1)
Ponte Preta
(2)
São Bernardo
(0)
Atlético GO
Goals Conceded
1.13 / Match
+8%
Náutico condeded +8% more goals than Athletic Club
1.04 / Match
São Bernardo
(1)
Ceará
(0)
Ponte Preta
(1)
Atlético GO
(1)
Criciúma
(0)
Londrina
(1)
CRB
(2)(4)
Novorizontino
(2)
CRB
(1)
América Mineiro
(0)
Criciúma
(1)
Ponte Preta
(1)
São Bernardo
(0)
Atlético GO
Serie B Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Juventude
|
24 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 26 | 13 | 13 | 45 | 1.88 |
| 2 |
Criciúma
|
24 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 25 | 17 | 8 | 44 | 1.83 |
| 3 |
Vila Nova
|
24 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 35 | 25 | 10 | 41 | 1.71 |
| 4 |
Novorizontino
|
24 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 39 | 21 | 18 | 40 | 1.67 |
| 5 |
Fortaleza
|
24 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 27 | 21 | 6 | 40 | 1.67 |
| 6 |
Sport Recife
|
24 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 32 | 22 | 10 | 38 | 1.58 |
| 7 |
Atlético GO
|
24 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 27 | 23 | 4 | 36 | 1.5 |
| 8 |
CRB
|
24 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 35 | 34 | 1 | 36 | 1.5 |
| 9 |
Operário PR
|
24 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 30 | 31 | -1 | 36 | 1.5 |
| 10 |
Athletic Club
|
24 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 25 | 25 | 0 | 34 | 1.42 |
| 11 |
Cuiabá
|
24 | 7 | 12 | 5 | 21 | 18 | 3 | 33 | 1.38 |
| 12 |
Goiás
|
24 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 23 | 29 | -6 | 33 | 1.38 |
| 13 |
São Bernardo
|
24 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 33 | 27 | 6 | 32 | 1.33 |
| 14 |
Botafogo SP
|
24 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 28 | 26 | 2 | 31 | 1.29 |
| 15 |
Náutico
|
24 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 28 | 27 | 1 | 31 | 1.29 |
| 16 |
Avaí
|
24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 27 | 30 | -3 | 29 | 1.21 |
| 17 |
Ceará
|
24 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 25 | 30 | -5 | 28 | 1.17 |
| 18 |
Londrina
|
24 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 29 | 36 | -7 | 21 | 0.88 |
| 19 |
América Mineiro
|
24 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 16 | 42 | -26 | 11 | 0.46 |
| 20 |
Ponte Preta
|
24 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 50 | -34 | 10 | 0.42 |
Odds
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