Goias vs Atletico Paranense Prediction & Betting Tips - Brasileirão Serie A

Prediction published on 19/08/2023, 18:52  by Sridhar in Football Predictions

Goias will hope to move up the table when they host Atletico Paranaense at Estádio da Serrinha on Tuesday in the Brasileirão. The hosts are 15th and two points behind top-12 while the visitors are 6th ahead of this round – three points behind top-two and level on points with seventh-placed Fluminense. Goias seem to have got their season back in control, at least their top-12 push. They are unbeaten in five league matches, winning three and drawing two. That includes winning the last two matches, albeit both with a 1-0 scoreline. They could do with some goals, as their tally of 18 goals is the joint-third lowest in the league this campaign. Goias have been impressive at home with one win and three draws across their last five home league matches. To go with that, they have won seven of their last nine home matches against Atletico, giving them a distinct edge ahead of this match.

Atletico are in the top-six mix but with only three points separating teams from second to seventh, they can’t risk a defeat. Recent form hasn’t been exceptional, but three wins and two draws suggest they could be fancying their chances of breaking the home team’s hold on this fixture. Interestingly though, their form on the road hasn’t been impressive. Atletico have failed to win five of their last six away league games, drawing two and losing three. That could give some problems to the visitors as they look to stay in the hunt for a top-six finish. Defensive solidity could help them tide those problems but Atletico have struggled with that on the road. They have conceded in five of their last six away league matches, letting in exactly twice in three games.