Goias vs Fortaleza Prediction: Fortaleza Coming off a Win Against Flamengo

In the upcoming fixture of Brazil Serie A, Goias will take on Flamengo at the Estádio da Serrinha in Goiania. According to the table standings of today, Goias stand 11th with 9 wins and 37 points from 28 games played. On the other hand, Fortaleza stands 14th with 9 wins and 34 points, which is quite exceptional to see as Fortaleza has made late development in the ongoing Serie A. Fortaleza will be backing themselves to win over Goias and get closer to the Sudamericana qualifications. When the last time these two sides played against each other, the game ended as a draw (1-1).

Going in the game, Goias is coming off a defeat against Botafogo (0-1) and before that a draw against RB Bragantino (1-1). With a goal-scoring average of 1.1 goals per game, Goias will play positively, with a clear intent to win and cement their place in the top 10 or 12 standings. For Goias, Tadeu will be the most important player, as he has the best goal-saving average in the league. 

• Dada Belmonte
• Pedro Raul
• Tadeu

Months back, who would have thought that Fortaleza will be entering the top 15 standings and upsetting teams of greater caliber? In the last game against Flamengo, Fortaleza was in absolute sublime touch as they managed to keep their heads cool and win in the 94th minute of play (3-2). Before that, Fortaleza managed to secure a draw against Juventude (1-1). With a much-improved goal-scoring average of 1 goal per game, Fortaleza will go in as the favorite to win. 

• Moises Viera
• Juninho Capixaba
• Robson

Fortaleza hasn't lost to Goias in their last 5 meetings (3W, 2D); hence, we can predict yet another upset tomorrow. The game total is expected to be over 2.5, and both teams to score. 

• Fortaleza to Win for 2.35
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 1.93
• Total Over 2.5 for 2.20