Athletico Paranaense to win thriller versus Goias
Atlético PR vs Goiás - 13/08/2020
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The Brazilian Serie A moves into matchday 2 in midweek with a slate of fixtures. On Wednesday night, Athletico Paranaense will host Goias at the Estadio Joaquim Americo Guimaraes.
Athletico Paranaense kicked off their season by winning the Campeonato Paranaense over the course of two legs against Coritiba. Now, the club seek to claim their second win in as many tries in the Brazilian Serie A.
Goias had their first match of the season versus Sao Paulo postponed due to coronavirus. Now, manager Ney Franco will hope his team can get their season up and running.
Athletico Paranaense claimed a 2-0 matchday 1 win versus Fortaleza thanks to first-half goals from Vitinho and Leo Cittadini. They sit atop the Serie A thanks to goal difference after six of the 10 planned matches were played over the weekend.
The clubs met twice last season with the home team winning both matches. Goias won the first match of the 2019 campaign 2-1 scoring both goals in the first half. Athletico Paranaense claimed a victory in the second game 4-1.
Five of the last 11 games between Athletico Paranaense and Goias finished with both teams finding the back of the net. Meanwhile, seven of the last 11 fixtures between the clubs finished with over 2.5 goals tallied.
Athletico Paranaense will feel confident of getting three more points on matchday 2. They finished fifth in the Serie A last term earning qualification to the Copa Liberatores group stage. Athletico Paranaense also won the 2019 Copa do Brasil solidifying their strength as one of Brazil’s best teams.
Goais ended the previous campaign in 10th place earning a place in the Copa Sudamericana. They finished just 12 points below Athletico Paranaense.
The last six games played between Athletico Paranaense and Goias have been split with three wins apiece. The home team have won the last six games between the clubs. Athletico Paranaense outscored Goais 10-8 in those six fixtures.
The teams have accumulated for 21 yellow cards and three red cards in their last six matches in Serie A. Matches have been fiery between the two rivals.
Athletico Paranaense are unbeaten in their last 14 matches Brazilian Serie A matches. Meanwhile, there have been over 2.5 goals scored in Goias's last five Serie A fixtures.
Wednesday’s game should see another game between the clubs finish with over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring. Athletico Paranaense should get a win to move to six points from six possible on matchday 2 versus Goias.
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2 - 1(1 - 1)
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