Athletic Club vs Avai prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on June 28, 2026
Serie B Brazil
In the 15th round of Brazil's Serie B on June 28, 2026, Athletic Club will face Avai. The home side will try to secure a victory on their own turf.
Athletic Club vs Avai: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Minas Gerais managed to survive last season—finishing fifteenth with 44 points. This season, they have significantly improved and are now in the upper part of the table, rarely losing. However, in the most recent round, they did lose to Londrina.
The team from Florianopolis finished ninth in 2025, with 56 points, thanks to better tiebreakers. Currently, their form has dropped considerably, suffering a string of losses since late spring—including against Londrina in the summer. However, they defeated Cuiaba in their latest match, earning three crucial points.
Alex's side average 1.07 goals per match but concede exactly the same. The relegation battlers, with a similar attack (15 goals in 14 matches), have a noticeably weaker defense—conceding an average of 1.43 goals per game.
Previous Matches: Athletic Club vs Avai
The teams played each other for the first time in 2025, trading home victories.
The club that has performed better this season now plays at home. We're betting that they will secure another win here—their victory is expected (odds – 1.85).
Athletic Club vs Avai: Key Stats and Trends
- Athletic Club have not won in their last three matches
- Avai have lost six of their last eight games
Athletic Club vs Avai: Probable Starting Lineups
Athletic Club play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Luan Polli – Ze Carlos, Lucas Belezi, Jonathan – Joao Miguel, Cabezas, Kauan Rodrigues, Diogo Batista – Vera, Max – Ian Lucas
Avai play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Leo Aragao – Douglas, Joao Victor, Guilherme Aquino, Walisson – Luiz Henrique, Paulo Vitor – Lucas, Pena, Tayllon – Ualas França
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