Goias vs Atletico MG Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 18th July 2023

Mid-placed Atletico MG visit Goias, who are currently struggling to put some distance between themselves and the relegation-zone. This is a round 15 match taking place at Serra Dourada this coming Tuesday.

Goias are 17 in the rankings with 11 points after 14 matches played , whereas Atletico MG rank 12 in the Serie A on 20 points.

With both Goias and Atletico MG coming off disappointing defeats in their previous outing, we could be in for a cautious battle. Both will be eager to get back to winning ways sooner rather than later.

Goias are relatively average in the art of goal-scoring these days. They scored a steady 11 goals in their previous ten matches, for an average of 1.1 per game. They simultaneously allowed their opponents 17 goals, or an average of 1.7 a game. Furthermore, they fought their way to one clean sheet in this run.

Atletico MG managed a bearable 15 goals from their past ten games, creating an average of 1.5 goals per game. They conceded nine goals in total, and while claiming three clean sheets, they conceded 0.9 goals an average per game.

The last time the pair played each other, Goias came out the other side as 0-1 winners and surely won't mind a repeat of that result.

Goias vs Atletico MG Prediction

Goias Form

In their last three matches, Goias lost 2-0 against Red Bull Bragantino, 1-2 against Coritiba and 4-3 against Santos. Goias only pulled off two wins from a possible six in recent Serie A matches on home soil. Of the remaining four matches, they drew one and lost three, as they scored eight and conceded 12 goals.

Goias look like a team having to raise their level quite a bit to avoid a long struggle against the relegation-zone in the Serie A.

Atletico MG Form

Atletico MG are winless in their last three matches, but managed a 1-1 draw with Libertad and a 2-2 draw with America MG. In their most recent match, they were defeated 0-1 at the hands of Corinthians. Atletico MG won three of a possible six away matches in the Serie A, as well as playing one draw and suffering two defeats. They scored nine while also conceding six times.

An optimal season could perhaps see Atletico MG qualifying for Europe but so far, they look well underway to a nice mid-table finish.

Atletico MG are favoured by the bookmakers, and while we are certain, Goias is going to put up a fight, we believe the visitors will prevail in the end.

Atletico MG recorded four points following one wins from their last four games against teams placed among the bottom six. They scored five goals, but also conceded six. Goias so far pulled off a record of three wins, two draws and nine defeats in the Serie A this season. Atletico MG are looking at five wins, five draws and four defeats in the Serie A.

Goias vs Atletico MG Squads

Goias Squad

Evangelista will select the starting XI for the upcoming match against Atletico MG from the following players (the statistics in the brackets represent goals scored and matches played in the Serie A this season):

Marcelo (0/3), Marcio Victor (0/0), Matheus Alves (0/0), Tadeu (0/11), Apodi (1/9), Bruno Melo (2/13), Bruno Santos (0/0), Daniel (0/0), Daniel Nolasco (0/0), Douglas Pele (0/0), Edu (0/0), Eduardo Thuram (0/0), Felipe (0/0), Hugo Farias (0/1), Lucas Halter (0/0), Maguinho (2/12), Sander (0/0), Sidimar Fernando Cigolini (0/6), Albano Neto (0/0), Alesson Batista (0/0), Danilo Batista (0/0), Diego (0/9), Diego Goncalves (0/0), Dodozinho (0/0), Eduardo Simioni (0/0), Everton Morelli (0/0), Fellipe Bastos (0/1), Guilherme (0/0), Henrique Lordelo (0/0), Jhonny Lucas (0/0), Julian Palacios (0/0), Kauan (0/0), Luis Oyama (0/0), Marco Antonio (0/0), Nathan (0/0), Reginaldo Moreira (0/0), Willian (0/0), Ze Ricardo (0/0), Anderson Oliveira (0/0), Ariel Palacio (0/0), Breno Herculano (0/0), Gabriel Novaes (0/0), Joao Magno (0/0), Lucas Emmanuel (0/0), Luiz Filipe (0/0), Matheus Peixoto (0/0), Matheus Santos (0/7), Pedro Bahia (0/0), Pedro Junqueira (0/0), Philippe (0/0), Vinicius (0/0), Vitor Hugo (0/0), Wendell (0/0).

Atletico MG Squad

Below is the full team squad of Atletico MG. The manager Scolari will pick his starting XI against Goias from these players:

Everson (0/14), Gabriel Delfim (0/0), Matheus Mendes (0/0), Bruno Fuchs (0/0), Daniel Carlos (0/0), Dodo (0/1), Guilherme Arana (0/5), Jemerson (0/0), Mariano (0/10), Mauricio Lemos (0/0), Paulo Monteiro (0/0), Renzo Saravia (0/0), Rever (0/2), Romulo (0/0), Rubens (0/11), Sandro Perpetuo (0/0), Alan Franco (0/0), Alexandre (0/0), Carlos Amaral (0/1), Edenilson (0/13), Federico Zaracho (1/12), Gustavo Blanco (0/0), Hyoran (2/11), Igor Gomes (0/0), Igor Rabello (0/1), Otavio (0/4), Patrick (0/0), Pedrinho (0/0), Rodrigo Andres Battaglia (0/0), Yan Phillipe (0/0), Alan Kardec (0/0), Cristian Pavon (0/0), Eduardo Vargas (1/10), Hulk (6/12), Isaac Aguiar (0/1), Paulinho (0/0).

Goias vs Atletico MG Team News

Goias have an almost full squad available against Atletico MG at Serra Dourada with only one player possibly missing.

Goias are unable to field Matheus Santos this coming Tuesday against Atletico MG, as he is sidelined with an injury.

Atletico MG have an almost full squad of players to choose from ahead of their next match on Tuesday, as just two players seem to be forced up in the stands.

Atletico MG need to do without Guilherme Arana and Igor Rabello, who are not fit enough to travel to Serra Dourada.

Goias vs Atletico MG Lineups

Goias vs Atletico MG H2H

The last time these two sides facing off here came up against each other, Goias came away with a 0-1 win. Rest assured they have a similar outcome in mind at Serra Dourada. Goias picked up three wins in their previous ten matches against Atletico MG, while the latter claimed three wins in these, with the remaining finishing a draw. The bookies best betting odds on a draw at full-time are at 5/2.

Goias vs Atletico MG Results

Both teams found the back of the net three times in the last ten matches between Goias and Atletico MG.

Goias vs Atletico MG Betting Tips

Hulk scored just two goals in his last six games, but did manage six goals during the season so far. He will be eager to add to his total, when Atletico MG take aim at Goias. This could be a good opportunity for him to improve his tally, and siding with him in the betting market look a decent prospect.

Goias won four of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Serra Dourada. They drew three and lost three as well, while Atletico MG won four of their last 10 games away. They drew three and lost three. In the last 10 games played at home, Goias opened the scoring only once, while Atletico MG scored the opener four times in their last 10 games away from home.

Over 2.5 goals happened four times in the past ten encounters between Goias and Atletico MG, with Goias scoring 0.9 goals on average per game. Atletico MG averaged 1.2 goals, while both teams scored three times. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Goias’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They scored an average of 1.1 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals came up in two of Atletico MG's previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 0.9 goals in these matches.