Goias vs Corinthians Predictions

Thursday’s Brazilian Serie A action sees Goias doing battle with Corinthians at the Estádio Serra Dourada. The hosts will be looking to maintain their excellent form up against the under pressure visitors.

It’s fair to say this season is turning into a memorable one for Goias and their fans. After promotion from Serie B, the side were pencilled in by most for an immediate return but inspired by homegrown star Michael, they are instead challenging for a Copa Libertadores place, coming into this game in 9th place and just 4 points off the top 6.

Goias have been in excellent form of late and confidence is running sky high in home ranks. Indeed, a 1-0 win over CSA at the weekend means the side have now won 5 of their last 6 league matches and having also won 4 of their last 5 home matches, it’s fair to say they’ll be taking to the pitch on Thursday assured of their ability to claim victory once again.

Meanwhile, the Corinthians’ camp is not quite as happy and they travel for this fixture under big pressure from their own fans. Fabio Carille’s troops don’t play the most exciting brand of football and now that results have dipped, the supporters are starting to turn on them, with a 1-0 weekend defeat to arch rivals Sao Paulo really turning up the heat.

In 4th, Corinthians are still on course to secure a Libertadores spot but recent performances are of huge concern, given the team have now just taken 2 points from their last 3 matches. Also having won just once in their last 8 attempts on the road, it’s more than apparent that the visitors’ prospects don’t look the brightest as regards securing a positive result in this fixture.

Ultimately, you’d have to view Goias as the far more likely winners of this clash. They have great momentum behind them, are playing well and face a Corinthians outfit that is looking far from powerful right now and finds itself in a difficult situation.

As such, backing Goias on the Draw No Bet line looks to provide excellent value and is something we’re more than happy to do. There is little sense about Goas being priced as underdogs in Thursday’s clash and whilst at worst they shouldn’t lose the match, we fancy them to grind out what would be a fourth 1-0 win in 5 matches.