Corinthians vs Goiás Prediction: Both teams haven't lost in six league games

Corinthians and Goiás have improved their organization, results have started to come in, and morale has risen. The two teams haven't lost in the Brasileirão for six games now and are positioned between the places that grant access to next season's Copa Sudamericana and the relegation places. Corinthians is 13th with 24 points and one game in hand, while Goiás is 15th with 23 points. The Timão is still playing in the Copa Sudamericana, and this match with Goiás comes in the middle of the knockout round with Estudiantes. The Brazilians beat the Argentinians 1-0 in São Paulo this week in the first leg of the quarter-finals. The Corinthians team won't have much time to rest for the second leg, scheduled for next Wednesday in La Plata. This factor could influence the Paulistas' performance against Goiás, and Vanderlei Luxemburgo will likely rotate the team. Goiás has won its last two away games and could take advantage.

The Timão drew 1-1 at the Mineirão against Cruzeiro in the last round. The result was very flattering for the team from São Paulo, who did little to get the equalizer that came in the 98th minute through Gustavo Silva. It was another morale-boosting result, however fortunate, for the team who maintained their unbeaten run. Corinthians has only lost once in the league in eight home matches, conceding three draws and winning four games. The only chance for the Timão to win a title this season is the Copa Sudamericana, so I think that even unconsciously, the Corinthians players will prioritize the match with Estudiantes.

The Esmeraldino managed to avoid defeat against Athletico-PR with a goal from Alesson in the 81st minute after Vitor Roque had put the Paranaenses ahead in the first half. It was the last game of Round 20 of the Brasileirão, and it was another point for Armando Evangelista's team, which is gradually gaining confidence. Goiás has taken 12 points out of a possible 18 without suffering any defeats. The team from Goiânia will go to the Neo Química Arena to try to bring a point home, and who knows if they can do better?

I'm leaning towards a small surprise, so I'm betting that Goiás won't lose the game. Corinthians has a life-or-death clash in Argentina three days after this meeting with Goiás. The experienced Vanderlei Luxemburgo will certainly rest some players. Goiás won 3-1 at home in the first half of the season.