Verdict: CRB win

Best Odds: 8/13

Bookmaker: Dachbet

Knowing that they can move within touching distance of the promotion spots, CRB will welcome Ferroviaria to Alagoas in the early hours of Tuesday.

CRB

Starting with the hosts, while CRB might have signed off September with an action-packed 4-2 defeat away at Remo, Eduardo Barroca’s men have proven that downbeat display was nothing more than a minor blip. Last seen mounting a stellar comeback on their travels as they clinched a 2-1 victory away at Goias, the Alagoas-based outfit have rightfully received a string of plaudits this year. Despite only just clinging to their Serie B status last season, CRB open Tuesday’s showdown knowing that they can move within touching distance of the promotion spots. Getting October underway with a 1-0 win at home against CRB, Barroca’s camp have won three of their previous four Serie B appearances and the mood in their camp should at a continued high. It should also be highlighted, the former Avai boss has seen his promotion contenders win all of their last four consecutive matchups at Rei Pele by an aggregate score of 8-2.

CRB Team News

Shown what was a costly first-half booking away at Goias last time out, Brazilian midfielder Danielzinho will serve a one-match suspension here. However, aside from the one-time Fluminense star, Barroca’s men have reported a clean bill of health and have no fresh injury concerns.

Both getting on the scoresheet last week, the duo of Dada Belmonte and former Salernitana striker Mikael will spearhead CRB’s charge in the final third. Ex-Bahia defender Fabio Alemao will partner 23-year-old Henri at the back.

Ferroviaria

As for the visitors, while Ferroviaria might open Tuesday’s showdown holding a four-point buffer over the drop zone, the Locomotive find themselves at the heart of what has become a worrying rut. Last seen putting in a toothless performance as they slumped to a 1-0 defeat at home against Chapecoense, Vinicius Bergantin’s side have mustered just a sole win from any of their previous nine consecutive Serie B appearances – a run that stems all the way back to August 17th. Getting October underway with a 3-1 drumming at the hands of America MG, Ferroviaria should be bracing themselves for a stern examination here. Firmly looking over their shoulder at the relegation places, Tuesday’s guests travel to Alagoas in midweek pencilled in as a real underdog contender.

Ferroviaria Team News

Shown a late booking after coming off the bench against Chapecoense last week, former Novorizontino striker Ronaldo will miss out through suspension here. Likewise, all still dealing with respective injury issues, Bergantin’s side will be unable to call upon the likes of Gustavo Jundi, Eric Melo and youngster Denilson.

Completing a loan switch from Bahia ahead of the 2025 campaign, Denis Junior will start between the sticks. Failing to find the net since the start of June, Vitor Barreto could be dropped to the bench.

CRB vs Ferroviaria Key Factors to Consider

• CRB have won three of their previous four Serie B appearances.
• Tuesday’s hosts have won all of their previous four consecutive showdowns at Rei Pele by an aggregate score of 8-2.
• Ferroviaria have mustered just a sole win from any of their previous nine consecutive Serie B appearances – a run that stems all the way back to August 17th.
• CRB have recorded back-to-back Serie B wins for the first time since the middle of August.
• Tuesday’s guests have recorded just a single clean sheet on their travels since the end of April.

Conclusion

Securing consecutive Serie B victories for the first time since the middle of August, CRB should be smelling another golden opportunity here. Knowing that they can move within touching distance of the promotion spots, Tuesday’s hosts have won three of their previous four appearances. It should also be highlighted, the top-four dreamers have won all of their last four straight matchups in front of their own supporters by an aggregate score of 8-2. Meeting a Ferroviaria squad who are now firmly looking over their shoulder at the drop zone, we are backing a home win in midweek.

Verdict: CRB win

Best Odds: 8/13

Bookmaker: Dachbet