Avenida and Novo Hamburgo square off at the stadium at 12:00 AM Jan 26, 2026, with momentum, pride, and points at stake in the Gaucho.

Avenida are under pressure to rediscover form after a difficult run. Novo Hamburgo will be hoping to turn things around after a tough stretch.

Historically, Novo Hamburgo lead the rivalry with 3 wins over Avenida's 2. 4 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw they last drew 1-1.

Expect a tight, tactical affair. Avenida may hold the edge at the stadium, but Novo Hamburgo's quality on the break shouldn't be underestimated.