Guarani SP vs Goias Predictions

Tuesday’s Brazilian Serie B action features an interesting looking clash between Guarani and Goias. An open game full of chances is expected as the two promotion rivals go head to head.

Currently standing 5th, just two points short of the all important top 4 promotion spots, Guarani are enjoying a strong campaign. It’s fair to say Bugre were not expected to challenge for promotion this season, after only beating the drop by goal difference last year, but Umberto Louzer has done an excellent job in the dugout and there’s no doubting his team look a real candidate for a place in next year’s Serie A.

After collecting respectable points on the road at both Ponte Preta and Criciuma in their recent outings, Guarani will be hoping to return to home soil with a win. The hosts have certainly been in strong goalscoring form in front of the home crowd, scoring exactly twice in their last 5 outings on home soil but the fact they’ve still managed to lose 2 of said fixtures tells you everything you need to know about their problems and they’ll have to tighten up at Estádio Brinco de Ouro da Princesa on Tuesday if they are to take a positive result.

Meanwhile, a Ney Franco lead Goias side look destined for the top flight and have been in incredible form for a number of months now. Franco has completely revitalised the team since coming in and they now look a real force. Verdao had taken just 2 points from their opening 7 matches but now find themselves in 3rd with an impressive 39 point haul from 24 matches, illustrating how well they’ve recovered.

A dominant 3-1 victory over league leaders Fortaleza on Saturday has confidence running high in visiting ranks and Goias arrive having also won 4 of their last 5 games. Goias play with a no fear approach no matter the opponent and that’s expected to be the case once again on Tuesday as they strive to maintain the average attacking output of 2 goals a game they’ve plunged in over the aforementioned 5 matches.

Ultimately, with both teams vying for the 3 points and expected to push men forward from the off, this looks set to be a cracking match and there looks to be only one market to back as far as the betting is concerned and that’s for both nets to be hit.

Both sides have scored in 5 of Guarani’s last 6 home games and as well as they’re putting the ball in on home soil, they’re also conceding far too often there and that has to be a worry against a prolific Goias outfit. The two drew 1-1 earlier on in the season and we can see things ending all square once again, although this time around the spoils could be shared after each team has notched twice.