Match Prediction
Match Prediction
Brazil
Confianca
€225.00Th.
AO Itabaiana
€350.00Th.
Preview
Football fans in Sergipe and beyond should circle March 29, 2025, on their calendars. At 19:30 GMT, the Estádio Estadual Lourival Baptista—known affectionately as Batistão—will host what promises to be a tightly contested encounter between Confianca and AO Itabaiana. While this might not be a match that grabs international headlines, for local fans and savvy bettors, it's a fixture with plenty of intrigue and potential value.
Let’s get down to brass tacks. The odds favor a home win, with Confianca priced at 1.91, while a draw sits at 3.2 and an AO Itabaiana win is slightly longer at 3.8. These odds suggest that bookmakers see Confianca as marginal favorites, but this matchup is anything but straightforward.
Historically, the Sergipano league has been a bit of a toss-up. Home teams win just 35.5% of the time, while 36.3% of matches end in a draw. So, if you're leaning toward a result in this one, keep in mind that stalemates are more common than you might think. The last time these two sides met, back on February 23, 2025, it ended 0-0. Not exactly fireworks, but it does hint at a closely matched rivalry.
Both teams have shown resilience lately, even when the odds were stacked against them. Confianca’s 2-2 draw away to Ceara on March 13 was a standout result. With odds of 7.8, not many gave them a chance, but they held their own against a stronger side. That performance might just be the confidence boost they need ahead of this one.
On the flip side, AO Itabaiana also proved their grit earlier in the season, grinding out a 0-0 draw away at Treze on September 1, 2024, despite being serious underdogs at 5.75. These results show both teams have the ability to frustrate stronger opponents and snatch points on the road.
Interestingly, AO Itabaiana has a slightly higher squad valuation at €350,000 compared to Confianca's €225,000. While money doesn’t score goals, it does give us a sense of squad depth and potential. Still, in the Sergipano, heart often trumps hardware.
So, what’s the smart play here? Our trusted AI prediction for Confianca vs AO Itabaiana is a narrow 1:0 home win for Confianca, with the best betting tip being under 2.5 goals at odds of 1.6 and a confidence rating of 3.6 out of 10. It’s not the strongest confidence level we’ve ever seen, but given the recent 0-0 between these sides and the generally low-scoring nature of the league, it makes a lot of sense.
The AI also favors a 1X result in the 1x2 market—meaning either a home win or a draw—with odds of 1.25 and a trust level of 2.0. Again, not a slam dunk, but in a match where margins are this fine, avoiding the risk of a straight win bet could be a safer route.
This isn’t a matchup that screams goals, and that’s reflected in the betting markets. Only 41.1% of games in this league go over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in just 46% of past matchups. In other words, keep your expectations (and your goal-line bets) modest.
For punters looking for value, the under 2.5 goals market looks appealing. It’s not flashy, but it’s grounded in reality—and sometimes, that’s exactly what you want. With both teams showing they can dig in and frustrate, and with their last encounter ending goalless, a low-scoring draw or narrow home win feels like the likeliest outcome.
So whether you’re a die-hard fan of Sergipano football or a bettor hunting for value on a Saturday evening, this one’s worth your attention. Just don’t expect a goal-fest—this is more chess match than shootout.
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Confianca has an unusually high recent form. Be cautious!
U2.5 -167
No more than 2 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -1671X -476
Confianca to win or drawUnder 2.5 -167
No more than 2 goals will be scored in the matchNo -137
At least one team is not expected to score1X&U3.5 -164
Home win/draw and under 3.5 goals
1:0
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5
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5
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 Confianca |
29-Mar-25
1:1
| AO Itabaiana  |
| AO Itabaiana |
22-Mar-25
1:2
| Confianca |
| Confianca |
23-Feb-25
0:0
| AO Itabaiana |
| Confianca |
07-Apr-24
1:0
| AO Itabaiana |
| AO Itabaiana |
04-Apr-24
2:2
| Confianca |
| Confianca |
03-Mar-24
0:1
| AO Itabaiana |
| Confianca |
22-Apr-23
0:2
| AO Itabaiana |
| AO Itabaiana |
16-Apr-23
2:0
| Confianca |
| AO Itabaiana |
29-Jan-23
2:0
| Confianca |
| Confianca |
26-Mar-22
2:1
| AO Itabaiana |
Recent Matches of Confianca
Recent Matches of AO Itabaiana
| 11 Jan | W | AO Itabaiana. |
1:0 |
Atletico G. |
Brazil - Sergipano| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Confiança | 9 | 26-8 | 20 |
| 2 |
AO Itabaiana | 9 | 18-7 | 19 |
| 3 |
Lagarto | 9 | 20-8 | 17 |
| 4 |
América SE | 9 | 10-6 | 15 |
| 5 |
Guarany SE | 9 | 9-19 | 13 |
| 6 |
Falcon | 9 | 11-15 | 12 |
| 7 |
Sergipe | 9 | 10-11 | 11 |
| 8 |
Dorense | 9 | 7-12 | 8 |
| 9 |
Barra SE | 9 | 8-27 | 7 |
| 10 |
Carmópolis | 9 | 10-16 | 3 |
