América-MG vs Goiás Prediction: Direct clash to avoid relegation

This last round of the first half of the Brasileirão features a significant match for these two clubs. América and Goiás are engaged in a fight to avoid relegation to the Série B. The situation of the home team is more critical at the moment as they occupy the last place in the table. Goiás is out of the red zone but has only one point more than Santos, the first team in the Z4, so it is not safe at all, either. América has the worst defense in the league with 40 goals conceded, but seven teams have scored fewer goals than the Miners, like their opponent, Goiás.

The Rabbit qualified for the Copa Sudamericana quarterfinals by eliminating Bragantino after a 3-3 draw and a penalty shootout. The match was thrilling, with América's third goal coming in the 100th minute when Mastriani scored from a VAR-awarded penalty. The Miners will face Fortaleza in the next stage of the competition. Despite this positive result, América must focus on the league, where they have not won for seven games, especially in this game with Goiás, who is a direct opponent. A defeat in this game sends the team even further away from salvation.

The Esmeraldino also played this week in the Copa Sudamericana but were eliminated by Estudiantes of Argentina. Goiás lost 2-0 at home, but the tie was almost decided after the 3-0 defeat in the 1st leg. Armando Evangelista's team has improved a lot recently. In the last four league matches, Goiás won two and drew the other two, scoring three goals and conceding only one. It is crucial for the team to keep getting points, and this game with a direct opponent reinforces that need. In a couple of rounds, the Alviverde's schedule will complicate with games against the best teams in the Brasileirão. 

América-MG's epic qualification from the Copa Sudamericana may have been the result their players needed to gain confidence. The match is decisive for the home team, who will be strongly supported by their fans. Goiás was eliminated from the same competition, and we don't know how the team will react. I will bet on a Double Chance in favor of América-MG with total goals under 3.5.