Atlético Goianiense vs Fortaleza Prediction: Nothing to lose

Atlético Goianiense and Fortaleza will meet with no real goals to achieve in the league. The Goianos are already relegated, and the best they can hope for is to escape the bottom of the table. Fortaleza has qualified for the Copa Libertadores group stage, and the maximum it can aim for is to try to improve its current fifth place.

Atlético Goianiense

The Dragon had a dismal season and has been in last place for a long time. Still, the Goiânia side has improved recently. In the past five matches, it has only lost twice, but this rise in performance has come too late. In the previous round, Atlético almost beat Vasco da Gama away from home but conceded the equalizer after leading 2-0. Atlético Goianiense will be looking to win its final home game. The team's top scorer, Luis Fernando, was sent off after scoring twice against Vasco and will not play against Fortaleza.

Fortaleza

The Lion lost 2-0 against Vitória in Salvador and now has no chance of winning the title. Fortaleza has always been an outsider in the fight for first place, but things could have been different if the team hadn't failed in the last three games. In any case, the Cearenses should be proud of what they've done this season. Next year, Fortaleza will compete in the Copa Libertadores in a demonstration of the club's growth. Vojvoda's men will want to beat Atlético to try to reach third place, which is still possible.

Expert Betting Tips

It's probably the least interesting game in this round, as both sides have already decided their fate. Atlético Goianiense will play in the Série B next season, while Fortaleza has qualified for the Copa Libertadores group stage. Atlético is in last place, three points behind Cuiabá, the team just above it in the table. Getting out of the bottom of the table could motivate the Goianos. Fortaleza is fifth but can still reach third place, so only the victory matters. I'm betting on a Double Chance in favor of Fortaleza, with a maximum of three goals scored in the match.