Atletico Goianiense and Athletico Paranaense square off at the Estádio Antônio Accioly in round 15 of Brasileiro Serie A on Sunday. Vagner Mancini’s men are yet to taste victory at home in the league and will head into the weekend looking to end this dry spell.
Atletico Goianiense continue to struggle for results at the wrong end of the table as they fell to a 3-1 loss against Red Bull Bragantino on Thursday.
Mancini’s side have now failed to win their last five matches, losing twice and claiming three draws since a 2-1 win over Fluminense on June 16.
With 11 points from 14 matches, Atletico Goianiense are currently 19th in the Serie A table, just four points above rock-bottom Fluminense.
Athletico Paranaense, on the other hand, were sent back to earth last time out as they fell to a 2-1 home defeat at the hands of Sao Paulo.
This followed a 1-0 victory over Vitoria at the Estádio Manoel Barradas on June 30 which saw their four-game winless run come to an end.
For all their recent struggles, Paranaense currently sit sixth in the league table, level on 22 points with seventh-placed Red Bull Bragantino.
Atletico Goianiense vs Athletico Paranaense Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- Athletico Paranaense have been imperious in the history of this fixture, claiming 10 wins and four draws in their previous 14 meetings since May 2010.
- Atletico Goianiense have won just one of their last eight matches while losing three and claiming four draws since June 5.
- Paranaense have failed to win five of their last six matches, claiming three draws and losing twice since mid-April.
- Goianiense currently hold the division’s worst home record, having picked up two points from their six matches so far.
Atletico Goianiense vs Athletico Paranaense Prediction
Atletico Goianiense have struggled for results on home turf and face the stern challenge of taking on a Paranaense side who are unbeaten in their previous 14 meetings.
We predict Paranaense will extend their dominance over the hosts and come away with all three points, albeit by a narrow margin.
Prediction: Atletico Goianiense 1-2 Athletico Paranaense
Atletico Goianiense vs Athletico Paranaense Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Athletico Paranaense to win
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have been three or more goals scored in five of the last seven meetings between the sides)
Tip 3: Both sides to score - Yes (Both sides have also scored in eight of their last nine encounters)