Goiás vs Athletico-PR Prediction: Both teams are five games unbeaten in the league

Goiás signed Portuguese Armando Evangelista in June, and the coach has gradually introduced a new tactical dimension to the team. The Goiânia side has conceded just one goal in the last five league matches, showing a new organization. After the 4-3 defeat against Santos in Round 15, the last time Goiás lost, the team reacted well and improved their defensive system. The Esmeraldino hosts a strong Athletico Paranaense team in this round, and their defense will have a tough test, as they will have to stop talented forwards like Vitor Roque and Canobbio. Athletico-PR was the team that managed to halt Cuiabá's run of four wins in a row and has shown the ability to react to the elimination from the Copa Libertadores. The Furacão hasn't lost for five games in the Brasileirão either as their opponents in this round, so this should be an interesting match.

The Alviverde is in 15th place in the table and has increased the points separating it from Santos, the first team in the relegation zone, to four. The 11 points out of a possible 15 allow the team to breathe a little easier. Still, more points are needed to reach a more comfortable position. In the last round, the away win against América-MG was important not only for the three points but also because it came against a direct opponent. The Esmeraldino will be looking to win against Athletico even if they concede the ball possession to the Paranaenses.

The team from Curitiba is in seventh place with 31 points but very close to the teams at the top, excluding leaders Botafogo. The fight for direct qualification to the Copa Libertadores group stage is intense, and Athletico Paranaense intends to continue to be part of it. A victory in Goiânia would be excellent as it could move the team closer to the top four in the Brasileirão. Away from home, the Furacão has only the thirteenth-best record in the league, with two wins, two draws, and five defeats. It's a modest performance for a squad full of good players, a relevant factor for this match with Goiás.

Both teams haven't lost in the league for some time, so they're confident. It's hard to predict what will happen in this match. In the first round of the Brasileirão, Athletico beat Goiás 2-0. I'm leaning toward a draw or a win for the home team. So I'm betting that Goiás won't lose, with a total score of less than 4.5 goals.