Palmeiras vs Goiás Prediction: Palmeiras looking to end Goiás' unbeaten run

Goiás hasn't lost in eight matches, and this positive run has allowed the team to climb to a more comfortable position in the table. The Esmeraldino arrives at the Allianz Parque looking to continue the unbeaten run but will face Palmeiras, a team ready to take all three points and finish Goiás' invincibility. In second place, ten points behind leader Botafogo, which has clearly dropped in performance, Palmeiras remains hopeful of regaining the league title but, therefore, is obliged to beat Goiás.

The 0-0 draw in the Derby Paulista halted Palmeiras' three-game winning streak. Despite its superiority, the team couldn't find a way to score. The Verdão failed to take full advantage of Botafogo's defeat and only got a point over the Cariocas. The Paulistas haven't conceded a goal in seven consecutive matches, four in the Brasileirão and three in the Copa Libertadores. Coach Abel Ferreira will probably make some changes in the starting eleven due to the fatigue of players who have represented their national teams, such as Gómez. Piquerez, Ríos, and Raphael Veiga. Murilo was sent off at the Arena Neo Química and is suspended.

The Esmeraldino is in 15th place with 25 points, four more than Santos, the first team in the relegation zone. The team from Goiânia hasn't lost in eight matches, but few expect it to continue unbeaten after this round. Palmeiras is the favorite, of course, but the pressure is entirely on the Paulistas on the other side. Goiás has improved its defensive organization and has played solid and balanced matches against quality teams such as Grêmio, Athletico-PR, Internacional, and Atlético Mineiro. A draw at the Allianz Parque would be an excellent result for Goiás.

Palmeiras is the clear favorite, and it would be a surprise if it fails to win this match against Goiás. The home team must win to get closer to the top of the table. I will bet on Palmeiras to win, but as the odds are low, I will add a Total Goals Under 3.5 to take it up.