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Cuiaba

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31 May 2026

23:30 (UTC+0)

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CRB

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A clash of contrasting momentum sees a goal-starved Cuiaba side desperately hunting for their first home win in over 90 days against a surging CRB. While the hosts remain defensively stubborn, they face a visiting attack that has been significantly more clinical during their recent climb toward the promotion places.

Home Motivation

High

Cuiaba is under significant pressure to win as they sit 15th, only 1 point clear of Botafogo SP in the relegation zone (17th).

Away Motivation

High

CRB is in mid-table but is currently on a four-game winning streak, looking to capitalize on their form to reach the top 7, trailing 7th-placed Criciuma by only 3 points.

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Key Metrics

Home

Metric

Away

0.59

Goals scored per game

All comps (EWMA)

1.72

CRB is nearly three times as productive as Cuiaba on a recent-form basis, well below the league average of 2.27.

0.90

xG created per game

All comps (EWMA)

1.28

The visitors create higher quality chances, whereas Cuiaba trends well below the league average of 2.25.

3.95

Shots on target per game

All comps (EWMA)

6.21

CRB puts significantly more pressure on the opposition goalkeeper compared to Cuiaba's limited offensive output.

80%

Pass accuracy %

All comps (EWMA)

86%

CRB demonstrates better ball retention and technical control in recent matches weighted toward current form.

0.8

PPG (season venue)

Home/Away split

1.6

CRB has been twice as effective on the road this season as Cuiaba has been at the Arena Pantanal.

Form & Streaks

Cuiaba is winless in their last 5 Serie B home matches (0W, 4D, 1L).

CRB has won their last 4 matches in Serie B.

Cuiaba has seen Under 2.5 goals in 10 consecutive Serie B fixtures.

Tactical Overview

Cuiaba enters this fixture burdened by a lack of offensive efficiency, trending at a meager 0.59 goals scored per game in recent form. Despite their lowly 16th-place standing, they remain difficult to break down, having conceded only five goals across their last 10 league matches, including a disciplined 0-0 draw against Novorizontino. CRB has found a different gear lately, carrying a four-game winning streak in Serie B (4W, 2D, 4L in last 10) fueled by an attack averaging 6.21 shots on target per game on a recent-form basis. The tactical duel will pit the defensive organization of João Basso and Vitor Mendes against CRB's Mikael, who leads a frontline that creates nearly 50% more xG per match than the hosts. While Cuiaba maintains a positive recent H2H record with 3 wins in 5 meetings, their inability to dominate at the Arena Pantanal-where they have averaged just 0.4 goals per match this season-gives the visitors a clear tactical edge in transition.

Match Context

Lineup Updates

Based on reports

Key Players

Cuiaba's defense will likely be marshaled by João Basso, a dependable center-back. In the midfield, Calebe is an influential player, known for his ability to control the game's rhythm. Upfront, Rodrigo Farofa is a key attacker for Cuiaba.

Absences

Hernandes

undisclosed injury

OUT

Luiz Otávio

undisclosed injury

OUT

Lorenzo

undisclosed injury

OUT

Eliel

undisclosed injury

OUT

Home

Key Players

Cuiaba's defense will likely be marshaled by João Basso, a dependable center-back. In the midfield, Calebe is an influential player, known for his ability to control the game's rhythm. Upfront, Rodrigo Farofa is a key attacker for Cuiaba.

Absences

Hernandes

undisclosed injury

OUT

Luiz Otávio

undisclosed injury

OUT

Lorenzo

undisclosed injury

OUT

Eliel

undisclosed injury

OUT

Away

Key Players

CRB will rely on Henri in defense for his experience and leadership. Midfielder Pedro Castro is a critical player for connecting defense and attack, while Mikael leads the line with his goal-scoring prowess.

Absences

Bressan

red card suspension

BAN

Guilherme Estrella

accumulated yellow cards

BAN

Dadá Belmonte

accumulated yellow cards

BAN

Matheus Albino

shoulder surgery

OUT

Lineup info is never 100% confirmed until matchday. Additional players may be unavailable.

Referee Profile

A. Policarpo Bento

5 matches officiated · 2026/27

strict

Cards/G

8.6

avg 5.8

Fouls/G

26.4

avg 29.0

A. Policarpo Bento is an exceptionally strict official, averaging 8.6 cards per match across 5 Serie B games this season, which is 49% above the league average. His tendency to award 7.0 yellow cards and nearly one red per game (0.8) suggests a highly disruptive match style that will likely penalize Cuiaba's aggressive defense, which averages 17.25 fouls per game in recent form.

Key Note

Runs 49% above league average on cards.

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