Young Boys backed to bounce back at home against Avaí

Young Boys lined up in a 5-4-1 in their last league match, with Alisson Safira leading the line and Marcos Paulo and Fabio Lima on the wings, but they were already two goals down by the middle of the first half. They fell heavily behind soon after the restart. Although defender Paczick pulled one back and their opponents were reduced to 10 men, Young Boys managed only one more goal through substitute midfielder Pablo Roberto and ended up suffering a heavy defeat.

Avaí used a 4-4-1-1 in their previous league outing, with Daniel Penha up front and Jean Lucas supporting from deeper areas, while the rest of the team focused mainly on defending. Avaí fell behind late in the first half, but turned the game around near the end to win, with Daniel Penha and midfielder Tyron each scoring once in a comeback victory.

For Young Boys, defender Alan Ruschel is injured, while defender Matheus is suspended. Avaí have no injury or suspension concerns.

Young Boys lost 4-2 away to Botafogo SP in their last league match, ending a strong run of five wins and one draw from six league games. However, they have won their last five home league matches without conceding a goal, so they look well placed to bounce back here.

Avaí beat struggling America Mineiro 2-1 at home in their last league game after coming from behind, and are now unbeaten in three matches with two wins and one draw. But their away form has been poor, with just one win, two draws and six defeats from nine league away matches this season. Their overall quality still looks short of Young Boys, so the home win remains the preferred pick.

In the last five meetings between the sides, Young Boys have three wins, one draw and one defeat. Avaí won the last time they beat Young Boys by a 2-0 scoreline, while the most recent meeting produced six corners.