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Juventude welcome CRB to Estádio Alfredo Jaconi in a top-half Série B clash that carries real promotion weight. Sitting third with 33 points from 19 games, Juventude face a CRB side just two points back in fifth, making this a direct six-pointer in the promotion race. CRB arrive with three wins from their last four matches and have conceded zero goals in that same run, so Maurício Barbieri’s side will need to be sharper in front of goal than their recent record suggests.
Two players to watch: Raí da Silva Pessanha has been Juventude’s most productive midfielder over the last five matches, contributing a goal and leading the squad in passes and interceptions. For CRB, Mikael leads his side with two goals in four appearances and tops the team in total shots (17), making him the most dangerous outlet in Fábio Matias’s attack.
Hot stat: CRB have scored five goals across their last five matches while keeping four clean sheets in that same run — a combination that reflects both their attacking efficiency and defensive solidity heading into this fixture.
| 🏆 Tournament: | Campeonato Brasileiro Série B 2026 — Regular Season |
| 🏟 Venue: | Estádio Alfredo Jaconi, Caxias Sul |
| 🗓️ Date: | 26.08.2026 |
| ⏰ Time: | 00:30 CEST |
Juventude vs CRB Prediction
Juventude have been defensively solid at home, conceding just 10 goals in 19 league games, and their 3-4-3 system gives them width and press intensity at Jaconi. CRB, deploying a 4-1-4-1, have been excellent on the road recently — wins over Athletic Club, Avai, Vila Nova, and Ceara without conceding. That said, none of those opponents rank as high in the standings as Juventude, and home advantage in Série B carries measurable value.
The most credible path to value here is a Juventude win. The hosts have the stronger home record, the higher standing, and CRB’s low-scoring tendencies (five goals in five games) suggest this will be tight. We predict Juventude to win by a single goal, likely in a match where both defenses keep things compact. Under 2.5 goals looks the right total given CRB have conceded zero in four straight and Juventude have scored just twice in five games.
Juventude average 13 yellow cards across their last five matches compared to CRB’s five, signaling that Barbieri’s side play with more physical aggression. Their 83 fouls in five games (versus CRB’s 51) will hand CRB set-piece opportunities, and with Juventude committing fouls at nearly 17 per game, the referee will be busy. CRB’s 21 corner kicks in five games to Juventude’s 18 also suggests the visitors create width and pressure in transition, which could test Juventude’s backline even if the scoreline stays low.
| 🔥Hot Tip: | Juventude Win to Nil |
| ⚽Total Goals: | Under 2.5 |
| 💥Both Teams To Score: | No |
| 🎯Total Corners: | Over 8.5 |
Team Analysis
Juventude have collected seven points from their last five Série B matches, beating Goias (1-0) and Novorizontino (1-0) while drawing with Fortaleza (0-0) and losing to Atletico Mineiro (0-1) in the Copa do Brasil. Their wins are narrow and built on defensive structure rather than attacking volume — they managed just 60 total shots across five matches, the lowest of the two sides here. The 1-0 win over Goias was the most recent league result, and it reinforces the pattern: Barbieri’s team grind out results and rarely concede, but they also rarely score in bunches.
CRB have been in outstanding form, winning three of their last four with one draw, and they have not conceded a single goal in that stretch. The 2-0 win over Athletic Club was their most recent outing, with Matheus Simonete Bressanelli (two goals in four games from center-back) and Mikael (two goals, 17 shots) doing the bulk of the damage. Their 84 total shots in five games is notably higher than Juventude’s 60, and 1,944 passes at 85% accuracy shows they want to control possession. The 0-0 draw with Novorizontino is the only blemish, and even then CRB kept a clean sheet.
Most Recent Head-to-Head Matches
| Statistic | Juventude | CRB |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0 |
🚨Check out our dedicated Juventude vs CRB stats page for more info.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Juventude the favourite
- Moneyline Juventude 1.93 | CRB 4.20
- Draw 3.16
- Over/Under Over 2.5 N/A | Under 2.5 N/A
- BTTS (both teams to score) Yes N/A | No N/A
Juventude are priced around 1.93 with the sharpest books, which reflects the bookmakers’ 49% implied probability. Given their home record, defensive organization, and the fact they already beat CRB 1-0 earlier this season, that price is fair rather than generous. CRB at 4.20 looks too long given their current form — three wins, zero conceded in four games — but the away context and Juventude’s home fortress explain the gap. The draw at 3.16 is plausible but not the play here; both sides have the discipline to win tight games rather than settle.
Possible Starting Lineups
Juventude Possible Starting Eleven
- GK: Jandrei
- DF: Cristian Chagas Tarouco, Marcos Paulo Lima Batista Silva, Gabriel Barbosa Pinheiro, Aderlan, Diogo Barbosa
- MF: Raí da Silva Pessanha, Lucas Mineiro, Luan Martins Goncalves
- FW: Safira, Fabio Lima
Barbieri has consistently deployed a 3-4-3 shape, and Jandrei has the most saves (11) among Juventude’s goalkeepers across the last five games, making him the clear starter. Cristian Chagas Tarouco leads the squad in passes and playing time from a defensive position, anchoring the back three. Raí da Silva Pessanha is the key man in midfield — his goal and top passing numbers make him the creative engine. Safira and Fabio Lima lead the forward line, with Lima grabbing the only other goal in this five-game sample. Aderlan’s discipline will be tested given his three yellow cards, the most of any Juventude defender.
CRB Possible Starting Eleven
- GK: Vitor Caetano
- DF: Kevin, Matheus Simonete Bressanelli, Lucas Lovat, Reverson Paiva
- MF: Pedro Castro, Daniel Sampaio Simões, Patrick de Lucca, Geovane
- FW: Mikael, Dadá Belmonte
Fábio Matias has used a 4-1-4-1 in recent matches, but the data points to a compact 4-4-2 shape in practice. Vitor Caetano has made 18 saves in four appearances and is the undisputed first choice. Matheus Simonete Bressanelli is a standout — two goals from center-back in four games is a remarkable return and he leads all CRB outfield players in pass accuracy. Pedro Castro (10 interceptions in four games) is the defensive anchor in midfield. Up front, Mikael and Dadá Belmonte form a combination with seven goals and two assists between them across five matches. Thiago Fernandes Rodrigues offers a creative threat from a wider role with two assists, and his 12 shots in four games add volume to the attack.
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Juventude. Source: Official Website
TipsGG Match Prediction
This is a promotion-race match between two well-organized, defensively minded sides. Juventude have the home advantage, a prior 1-0 win over CRB this season, and a structure that makes them hard to break down at Jaconi. CRB arrive in excellent form but have faced weaker opposition in their recent run, and none of those teams pressed them on their own patch the way Juventude will here.
We predict a 1-0 Juventude win. Their defensive numbers are strong (only 10 goals conceded in 19 games), their home crowd provides an edge, and CRB’s attack, while active in shots, has been efficient rather than prolific. Under 2.5 goals and Juventude Win to Nil are the picks that best reflect the likely pattern of this match.
