One fights to escape the rabaimento zone, the other aims to return to Libertadores. In opposite scenarios in the table, Atlético-GO and Athletico-PR face each other this Wednesday, at 21:30 (Brasilia time), at Antônio Accioly.
The Dragon enters the field with the rope around its neck. If they lose, the team from Goiás will be mathematically relegated to Serie B. The team opens the relegation zone, with 34 points, and has four points less than Cuiabá. If they draw, Atlético-GO will have to hope that Cuiabá loses their last two games and will still need to make a difference of nine goals to avoid the fall next Sunday.
Eduardo Souza should have just one novelty in the starting lineup: Argentine striker Churín returns from suspension in place of Luiz Fernando, who will serve a hook after being sent off against Fortaleza.
Hurricane is coming from a 2-0 defeat to Inter, away from home, and once again counted on the stumble of Atlético-MG to stay in the G-6. In sixth place, with 54 points, Athletico has América-MG and Galo as the closest competitors, with two points less. São Paulo (51), Santos (50) and Fortaleza (49) are also fighting for a spot in Libertadores. If they win tonight, the Atletico team guarantees a place in the competition in case the competitors stumble.
Luiz Felipe Scolari has the return of the left-back Abner, who served suspension and enters the vacancy of Pedrinho, holder in the last two games. On the other hand, Felipão has two casualties from the match in Porto Alegre: defender Thiago Heleno was sent off against Inter, while midfielder Hugo Moura turned down due to muscle pain in his thigh. Matheus Felipe and Erick should be the substitutes, respectively.
Both teams score: In the last 10 home matches, in nine, we had both scored. Therefore, the visitors have also suffered and scored goals, and in their last 10 matches, both teams have scored in five. So, based on the data from these last matches, the best bet is that both teams score.
Over 2.5 goals: Both teams have ambitions in the competition. Even living different moments, we know that when the Dragon is playing at home, he usually swings the opponent’s net. On the other hand, Hurricane lost the last five games playing away from home. However, the team has offensive quality, and given the need for victory for both sides, the match must be open and with many goals.
