Santos vs Novorizontino tips and predictions

Santos not guaranteed to continue march against Novorizontino

There's not much between Santos and Novorizontino in the Serie B. The hosts are in second place with 49 points, compared to their opponents who are in first place on 50 points.

The short price for Santos has made them unbackable. Novorizontino don't look likely go the whole nine yards, but they can cause some problems.

These sides have both shown form in front of goal in recent performances. Santos have averaged 1.9 goals in their last 15 starts and Novorizontino have averaged 1.8 goals in their last 4 away campaigns.

In previous matches in this head-to-head one of the last 3 has finished on level terms.

Maybe things fail to meet expectations because of the favouritism for Santos. But with odds-against for the Yes side of the Both Teams To Market, that looks like the best bet. And taking a look at the goal line, it's four goals or more in this game after weighing up the chances of all outcomes.

Santos have drawn 7 of their last 16 matches and Novorizontino have drawn 7 of their last 20 matches and while the prediction is for any deadlock, a 2-2 scoreline shouldn't be dismissed here. It's not the most exciting thing you'll read today and it feels like a match to be nervous about but the draw warrants consideration. Stalemate is the pick after what might be a fun game to watch.