AO Itabaiana face Volta Redonda on Saturday, May 30 at 10:00 PM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the Serie C – 1st Stage, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.

AO Itabaiana come into this fixture out of form (1W 2L recently). Volta Redonda are out of form (1W 2L recently), making this a relatively even contest on current form. AO Itabaiana won their last outing, while Volta Redonda suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.

Verdict: Little separates these two on form or history. Home advantage could be the deciding factor — a narrow AO Itabaiana win or a draw looks most likely.