Vitória vs Juventude Prediction: A clash between direct opponents

Vitória vs Juventude: Prediction and odds on the Brasileirão match on August 17, 2025

Only four points separate Vitória and Juventude, two teams fighting to escape relegation. Thiago Carpini, Juventude's new coach, was fired from Vitória a month ago and will want to win this game more than anyone else.

Vitória: Form and statistics

Vitória lost 2-0 away to São Paulo with a poor performance. The Baianos had not lost in five rounds but failed to be competitive at Morumbi. The Paulistas completely controlled the game and could have won by a wider margin if they had been more effective. The home team had 23 shots, but only three were on target. Bobadilla in the 20th minute and Sabino in the 86th minute scored the goals for the Tricolor. Fábio Carille's men created virtually no danger near São Paulo's goal, hitting the target only once in five shots. The Barra's Lion dropped to 16th place with 18 points, one place above the relegation zone. The four teams below them in the table have played fewer games, which means that Vitória could eventually fall into the Z4. The upcoming match against Juventude is crucial for both sides.

Vitória: Lineup

Zé Marcos, Ronald, and Willian Oliveira are suspended after receiving their third yellow card.

🔖Vitória starting lineup (4-3-3)

Lucas Arcanjo – Claudinho, Lucas Halter, Edu, Maykon Jesus – Ryller, Pepê, Ruben Rodrigues – Erick, Renato Kayzer, Lucas Braga

⛔️Out: Cáceres, Jamerson, Matheuzinho (injured), Zé Marcos, Ronald, Willian Oliveira (suspended)

👤Head Coach: Fábio Carille

Juventude: Form and statistics

Juventude defeated Corinthians 2-1 at home in coach Thiago Carpini's debut. The victory was vital for the Gaúchos, who were in a downward spiral, with terrible performances and four consecutive defeats. Juventude secured promotion to the Série A in 2023 under Carpini, who will now try to save the club from relegation. The Ju went into the last game confident and appeared well-organized, contrary to what is usual. It is incredible how the new coach managed to transform the Jaconeros in just a few days. Juventude has the worst defensive record in the league, but against Corinthians, the team was solid. Gabriel Taliari opened the scoring with a header in the 27th minute, and the goal excited both the players and fans. Corinthians finished with 64% possession but failed to create any scoring opportunities. The Paulistas were always very slow and lacked the creativity to find spaces in Juventude's defense. The home team made it 2-0 through Matheus Babi in the 81st minute after an assist from veteran Nenê, practically guaranteeing victory. Corinthians went down to ten men in the 85th minute after Romero's red card, but still managed to reduce the deficit to 2-1 in the 90th minute through Matheuzinho. The visitors tried everything in the final minutes and could have equalized through Dieguinho, but the winger missed an incredible chance. Despite the suffering at the end of the game, Juventude deserved the victory, which gives great confidence. The Papo remains in 19th place with 14 points and two games in hand.

Juventude: Lineup

Wilker Ángel is back after completing his one-match ban, but Matheus Babi is suspended after receiving his third yellow card.

🔖Juventude starting lineup (4-3-3)

Jandrei – Reginaldo, Abner, Wilker Ángel, Hermes – Jadson, Caíque, Mandaca – Veron, Taliari, Ênio

⛔️Out: Gilberto, Marcos Paulo, Ewerthon, Rodrigo Sam, Lucas Fernandes (injured), Matheus Babi (suspended)

👤Head Coach: Thiago Carpini

Vitória vs Juventude: Head-to-head statistics

Vitória and Juventude have met 21 times, with the head-to-head record favoring the Gaúchos. Juventude has won eight games, while Vitória has won four. The matches have ended in a draw eight times. Juventude has not won in Salvador since 2000.

Vitória vs Juventude: Betting tips & Odds

• Juventude has conceded first in four of its last five matches. You can bet that Vitória will be the first team to score for 1.57 at Bet365;
• Juventude lost all eight away matches in the league. You can bet on Vitória winning at 1.76 on 1xBet;
• The TU 2.5 bet has won seven times in the last seven meetings between Vitória and Juventude. You can bet on a game with less than three goals scored (TU 2.5) for 1.71 at 1xBet.

Vitória vs Juventude match prediction 17 August 2025

Baianos and Gaúchos will clash in a crucial game in the relegation battle. Vitória lost in the last round, while Juventude secured a magnificent victory against Corinthians in coach Thiago Carpini's debut. Interestingly, Carpini was fired from Vitória a month ago, so this will be his return to the Barradão. The coach knows his former team well, and so Juventude may have some tactical advantage. The Gaúchos have yet to earn any points on the road, but maybe the time has come. I'm betting on a draw.

Our match prediction: Draw for 3.70 at Bet365.

Our betting tip for this Brasileirão match: TU 2.5 for 1.71 at 1xBet.

Our final betting tip on the match: Correct Score 1-1 for 7.00 at Betway.