Brazilian Serie B Round 12: Key Matches, Tactical Breakdown, and What's Next

Brazilian Serie B Round 12: The Data Doesn’t Lie

The 12th round of Brazil’s second division delivered its usual mix of drama and surprises. As someone who spends more time with spreadsheets than sunscreen, let me walk you through the numbers behind the chaos.

The Stalemate Specialists

Avai seems to have perfected the art of drawing (1-1 against Volta Redonda, 0-0 against Paysandu). Their xG (expected goals) metrics suggest they’re creating chances but lacking clinical finishers - a problem that could haunt them in the promotion race.

Botafogo SP’s Smash-and-Grab

Their 1-0 win over Chapecoense wasn’t pretty, but effective. My tracking shows they conceded 62% possession but limited opponents to just 0.8 xG - textbook defensive organization from manager … [continues with analysis of other matches, trends, and predictions]