Grêmio vs Atlético Goianiense Prediction: The Gaúchos must win

Grêmio hosts the last-placed team in the Brasileirão in a game where its fans expect a reaction from the team after the defeat to rival Internacional. The Immortal is in 13th place with 35 points, just three points above the relegation zone. 12th place guarantees qualification for the Copa Sudamericana, and that is the current target for the club, which reached the Round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores this year.

The Grenal didn't go well for Grêmio. Internacional is currently one of the top-performing teams in the league, and Renato Portaluppi's side couldn't counter its rival's superiority, losing 1-0. It was Grêmio's second consecutive defeat, although both games were away from home. Only three points matter against Atlético Goianiense, and if the Tricolor Gaúcho fails to beat the worst team in the Brasileirão, there is cause for concern.

The Dragon occupies last place in the table with 22 points and is almost doomed to relegation. The ten-point deficit to Vitória, the first team outside the Z4, doesn't give much hope. In the last round, Atlético failed to beat Cuiabá at home, the side immediately above in the standings, in a sign that the Goianos probably don't have the strength to escape the dramatic situation they find themselves in. In its past five matches, Atlético Goianiense only scored one goal, which reflects the team's offensive limitations.

After losing to rival Internacional, Grêmio must win at home against Atlético Goianiense, the last-placed team, to avoid causing further tension among the fans. Losing the Grenal is always painful, so the team must react. Grêmio is not far from the relegation zone, so only victory matters against Atlético. The Goianos have one foot in the Série B, but it's still possible to escape the dramatic situation, although the chances are slim. I'm going to bet on Grêmio winning.