On Sep 3rd, Grêmio plays host to Vila Nova in a Serie B match. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 15 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. In their last match, Grêmio recorded a 0-1 loss against Ituano. Lucas Costa struck first for Ituano in the 88th minute, and that single goal was all that was necessary as neither team could manage any more scoring At the end of 90 a dissapointed Grêmio couldn’t manage to score, and Ituano took the shutout win. With 18 points in their last 10 matches Grêmio should be reasonably happy with their performance, while in their last match, Vila Nova recorded a 2-1 win against Chapecoense. Sousa scored the first goal for Chapecoense on an own goal in the 16th minute, but Rafael Ferreira Donato got the equalizer for Vila Nova in the 38th minute But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback victory in the 62nd minute on a goal by Kaio. Vila Nova is looking for direction having earned 15 points in their last 10 matches.
In their last match together, Vila Nova and Grêmio battled to a 0-0 draw. Neither Vila Nova nor Grêmio could manage to put one past the goalie. They had 16 and 10 shots on net respectively, but no one could score, and the match ended in a 0 – 0 draw,.
Vila Nova’s top weapon lately has been Rafael Ferreira Donato, who has two goals in the last 5 matches. Grêmio is lucky enough to have a few offensive weapons, with de Oliveira Cardoso and Gabriel Teixeira Aragão each having 2 goals in their last five.