Verdict: Goias win
Best Odds: 4/5
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
Looking to widen their buffer at the top of the Serie B standings on Sunday night, Goias will welcome Volta Redonda to the Serrinha.
Goias
Starting with the hosts, enjoying what has become a sensational purple patch, Goias open June pencilled in as a leading promotion contender. Getting Sunday’s showdown underway holding a three-point buffer over the chasing pack at the top of the table, Vagner Mancini’s men find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Last seen putting in another eye-catching display as they claimed a 2-1 victory away at Atletico GO, the former Corinthians boss has seen his squad muster 16 points from their last six Serie B appearances. Looking to extend their buffer this weekend, Goias have also gained a reputation for their rugged defensive steel. Along with shipping just six goals so far this season, they have also conceded just a single strike in over 400 minutes of action.
Goias Team News
Ahead of Sunday’s showdown, Goias have reported a clean bill of health and have no injury concerns to worry about. Completing a loan switch from Cruzeiro this year, 21-year-old Vitinho will be hoping to get some minutes under his belt.
Finding the net away at Atletico GO last week and notching consecutive Serie B strikes, veteran striker Anselmo Ramon will lead the line here. Former Santos defender Luis Felipe will partner 19-year-old Anthony at the back.
Volta Redonda
As for the visitors, claiming what was an essential boost earlier in the week as they snatched a 1-0 victory at home against America MG, Volta Redona will be desperate to use that result as a platform to build on. However, despite making their Serie B return for this season, Rogerio Correa’s side will have a real battle on their hands in the race to keep hold of their second-tier status. Getting Sunday’s showdown underway holding just a one-point buffer from slipping into the drop zone, Volta have won just a pair of their Serie B appearances so far this year. Getting proceedings underway back in April by losing all of their first three matchups by a 1-0 scoreline, Sunday’s guests have also failed to find much of a clinical edge in the final third.
Volta Redonda Team News
Dealing with what has become a stacked injury list, Volta Redona are once again expected to be without the likes of Dener, Du Fernandes, Juninho Monteiro and former Remo defender Wellington Silva. However, serving a one-match ban against America MG earlier in the week, 23-year-old Pierre will return to Correa’s squad.
Bagging a last-gasp winner on Monday and finding the net in two of his previous three Serie B appearances, former Avai striker Matheus Lucas could be handed a full recall here.
Goias vs Volta Redonda Key Factors to Consider
- Sunday’s showdown at the Serrinha will be the first competitive meeting between Goias and Volta Redonda.
- Goias have recorded 16 points from their previous six Serie B appearances.
- Volta’s 1-0 win against America MG on Monday was just the second win that they have collected from their first six Serie B matchups.
- Notching just seven goals from their first 10 appearances, Volta hold the worst defensive tally among Brazil’s second-tier.
- Goias have conceded just a single strike in over 400 minutes of Serie B action.
Conclusion
Enjoying what has been a stellar purple patch, Goias will simply be looking to widen their buffer at the top of the Serie B standings. Mustering 16 points from their previous six appearances and riding a major wave of momentum, Sunday’s hosts have rightfully received a string of plaudits. Shipping just a single strike in over 400 minutes of action, they have also gained a reputation for their continued dominance on home soil. Winning their last three straight matchups at the Serrinha by an aggregate score of 5-1, we are backing a home victory here.
Verdict: Goias win
Best Odds: 4/5
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
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