As a data scientist with a passion for football analytics, I dissected the intense 1-1 draw between Walterretonda and Avaí in the 2025 Brazilian Serie B. Using xG models, PPDA metrics, and real-time event tracking, I reveal why this match was more than just parity—it was a tactical chess game. From defensive resilience to offensive inefficiency, here’s what the numbers say about both teams’ form and future outlook.