Vila Nova vs Operário Ferroviario – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
2:1
18/04/2026 at 17:30 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • Serie B - Round 5
  • Referee: Nascimento J. (Bra)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
brazilBrazilDisney+

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
1.151.03
Ball possession
45%55%
Total shots
107
Shots on target
43
Big chances
21
Corner kicks
36
Passes
81% (241/299)81% (297/366)
Yellow cards
72
Expected goals (xG)
1.151.03
xG on target (xGOT)
1.271.38
Total shots
107
Shots on target
43
Shots off target
33
Blocked shots
31
Shots inside the box
64
Shots outside the box
43
Hit the woodwork
10
Headed goals
11
Big chances
21
Corner kicks
36
Touches in opposition box
811
Accurate through passes
00
Offsides
211
Free kicks
722
Passes
81% (241/299)81% (297/366)
Long passes
40% (18/45)31% (14/45)
Passes in final third
73% (61/84)66% (66/100)
Crosses
31% (4/13)24% (4/17)
Expected assists (xA)
0.480.52
Throw ins
1823
Fouls
227
Tackles
62% (8/13)83% (10/12)
Duels won
2647
Clearances
188
Interceptions
86
Errors leading to shot
00
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
22
xGOT faced
1.381.27
Goals prevented
0.38-0.73

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (1 - 1)
  • 19', 1 - 0, Rafa Silva ,
  • 43', 1 - 1, Vinicius Diniz , Boschilia (A),
  • 45', Aylon 🟨,
  • 45+3', Vinicius Diniz 🟨,
  • 2nd Half (1 - 0)
  • 46', Willian Maranhao , Joao Vieira ,
  • 46', Higor , Willian Formiga ,
  • 48', Janderson 🟨,
  • 50', 2 - 1, Ryan , Marquinhos Gabriel (A),
  • 51', Caio Marcelo 🟨,
  • 59', Pedro Romano 🟨,
  • 62', Caio Marcelo , Anderson Jesus ,
  • 63', Caio Dantas , Pedro Vilhena ,
  • 64', Matheus Trindade , Neto Paraiba ,
  • 64', Willian Formiga 🟨,
  • 74', Pereira H. , Torres E. ,
  • 75', Joao Vieira 🟨,
  • 81', Moraes , Gabriel Feliciano ,
  • 81', Vinicius Diniz , Felipe Augusto ,
  • 82', Ryan , Hayner ,
  • 82', Pedro Romano , Tiago Pagnussat ,
  • 83', Dudu 🟨,
  • 88', Rafa Silva 🟨,

Chances of winning


Vila Nova
39%
Draw
31.2%
Operário Ferroviario
29.8%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
38.9% 30.3% 30.8%

Our Initial ML Estimation

38.8% 30.4% 30.9%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Vila Nova has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.1%)
  • Operário Ferroviario has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-1%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Vila Nova than the current prediction. (-0.2%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Operário Ferroviario than the current prediction. (+1.1%)
  • Vila Nova - Operário Ferroviario Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.42
    (2.39)
    2.97
    (3.07)
    3.15
    (3.02)
    6.8%
    (7.5%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.00
    What is the prediction for Vila Nova - Operário Ferroviario?
  • Users Predictions: 5 users predict this event. Vila Nova will win (votes: 3 - 60%). Operário PR will win (votes: 1 - 20%). It will Tie (votes: 1 - 20%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:1.
  • Preview Facts
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Vila Nova won 2.
    • Vila Nova is currently in amazing form (last 5 games: 2 wins).
    • Operário PR has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
    • Vila Nova could have a small edge in this match.
    • There will not play in Vila Nova: Andre Luis (Inactive)
    • There will not play in Operário PR: Brenno Pereira (Inactive) Indio (Yellow Cards) Vinicius Mingotti (Inactive)
    • There are questionable in Vila Nova: Elias (Injury)
    • In the last 10 head-to-head matches, Vila Nova won 4 matches, drew 5 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 11:8. (average 1.1:0.8).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Vila Nova won 2 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 3:1. (average 0.6:0.2).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Vila Nova - Operário Ferroviario were as follows:
    02.11.2025 Operário Ferroviario - Vila Nova 2:2
    11.07.2025 Vila Nova - Operário Ferroviario 0:0
    20.08.2024 Operário Ferroviario - Vila Nova 2:3
    04.05.2024 Vila Nova - Operário Ferroviario 1:0
    30.09.2022 Operário Ferroviario - Vila Nova 1:1
    Latest results of Vila Nova
    Latest results of Operário Ferroviario
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    6Nautico73135:7-210
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    18Londrina61237:8-15
    19CRB60246:11-52
    20America MG60243:10-72

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