- CRB have won four of their last five Serie B games while conceding an average of 0.8 goals per match.
- Coritiba have won three of their last five Serie B fixtures, currently lead the table, and have been rock-solid defensively.
- This is a rare clash between the two sides, so there is no prior matchup history to go on.
A clash of Serie B promotion hopefuls
The CRB Clube de Regatas Brasil vs Coritiba FC PR prediction will be shaped by CRB’s impressive recent form in Serie B, having won four of their last five matches and conceding an average of just 0.8 goals-per-game in the process. Their ability to remain resolute at the back has been a key factor in their success, as has their willingness to take the game to opponents and control the tempo in possession. In their midfield-dominant 4-3-3 and 4-2-3-1 setups, CRB players can switch seamlessly during matches to suit the mood of the match.
Coritiba have been similarly impressive; they sit top of the Serie B table and have picked up three wins in their last five matches. Their defensive solidity and ability to control the ball have been key to their promotion push, while they’ve kept a series of clean sheets in Serie B that have marked them out as a team to watch. The CRB Clube de Regatas Brasil vs Coritiba FC PR preview highlights how Coritiba are a defensive unit who look to get bodies behind the ball, absorb pressure, and then transition quickly to break forward.
A chess match on the pitch
The main problem for both of these sides will be each other’s willingness to sit deep and defend resolutely. According to the latest CRB Clube de Regatas Brasil vs Coritiba FC PR prediction, CRB are a possession side, their players are disciplined on the ball and their system allows them to dictate the pace. However, Coritiba are not a side to be pushed around, they’ve got quality in the midfield, will get men behind the ball, and are able to press in a structured way.
Considering the stakes of this game, with both sides vying for promotion and both in the thick of the promotion race, this has the makings of a tense chess game. A moment of brilliance, or a lapse in concentration, could decide this Serie B duel, with the bookmakers pricing CRB Clube de Regatas Brasil vs Coritiba FC PR odds at CRB as slight favorites at +125, while Coritiba are +250.
Our CRB Clube de Regatas Brasil vs Coritiba FC PR betting tips suggest that CRB are in great form and they’ll fancy their chances of a result at home, but Coritiba have been so solid throughout the campaign that they have what it takes to frustrate their hosts on Friday.
