Goias vs Avai

The Facts

• Important points are at stake as a mid-tier club meets a struggling opponent (ranked 13th and 17th in the Relegation ~ Serie C (First stage: )).
• In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Goiás won 3.
• In recent outings, Goiás has recorded mixed results (last 5 matches: 2 wins).
• Avaí is experiencing a dip in performance (last 5 matches: 1 win).
• In this matchup, Goiás is considered the favorite to take the win.
• Confirmed absences for Goiás: Filipe Machado (Yellow Cards) Nicolas (Muscle Injury) Rodrigo Soares (Muscle Injury).
• Confirmed absences for Avaí: Douglas Teixeira (Yellow Cards) Jefferson Maciel (Injury) Juan Rocha (Injury) Leo Gamalho (Inactive) Quaresma (Inactive) Wallison (Injury).
• Doubtful / questionable for Goiás: Anselmo Ramon (Muscle Injury).
• In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Goiás has recorded 9 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses, with a goal aggregate of 27:22 (averaging 1.4:1.1 goals per game).
• Specifically in home fixtures for Goiás against this opponent, the record stands at 6 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses, with 14:7 goals (averaging 1.6:0.8 per game).