Goias vs Sol de America Predictions

• In last season’s Serie A campaign, Goias won 11 of their 19 home matches.
• Goias have scored at least once in 7 consecutive home matches, scoring an average of 2.42 goals a game in the process.
• Sol de America have lost their last 4 away games, scoring just twice and conceding an average of 2.75 goals a game.
• Sol de America have lost their last 5 Copa Sudamericana away games; 4 of which to nil.

Goias looking to come from behind

After returning to Brazilian Serie A in excellent fashion last season, defying all odds to flirt with a Libertadores place and eventually settling for a Sudamericana slot, Goias are hopeful of another strong year. The loss of Michael to Flamengo aside, almost all of the 2019 cast are still with the club and that has them bringing good continuity into the season.

That being said, despite dominating the possession in the first leg of this tie, Goias lost 1-0 in Paraguay, leaving them work to do if they are to advance as expected on Wednesday. Nonetheless, having won 11 of their 19 Serie A home games last term and also having scored an average of 2.42 goals a game over their last 7 home matches, Ney Franco’s troops are a real force with their fans behind them and will be fully confident of their ability to turn the deficit around.

Sol de America looking to hang on

Meanwhile, having come into the tie as big underdogs, Sol de America will be happy that they managed to take the lead on home soil but will also be aware that the task at hand is still a huge one. Indeed, the Paraguayans will know that a tough night awaits in Goiânia and will be looking to hang onto their slender advantage.

Whilst they did show good defensive organisation in the first leg to frustrate Goias, asking them to do so again looks a big ask, especially when looking at their away record. Sol de America have lost their last 4 away games whilst conceding a big average of 2.75 goals a game and having also lost their last 5 Sudamericana away games, scoring just once in the process; it’s apparent that they are a weak outfit on the road.

Goias are clear favourites

Ultimately, we view this tie as being far from over and fully believe Goias will be able to turn it around. Man for man, they are stronger than their opponents in all areas of the pitch and that should be apparent on a home turf they are very consistent and powerful on.

All things considered, backing a Goias win to nil looks the way to play as far as the betting is concerned and is something we’re more than happy to get behind. Sol’s game plan means they are unlikely to cross the halfway line often and their weakness on the road has them looking extremely vulnerable, leading us to believe a 2-0 margin of home victory could well be on the cards.