Atlético Goianiense vs Athletico-PR Prediction: The Goianos haven't beaten the Paranaenses for 17 years

The Dragon will try to beat the Hurricane, something that hasn't happened since 2007, in a Copa do Brasil match. The club from Goiânia has finally appointed a new manager after several games with an interim coach. Vagner Mancini will try to save Atlético from relegation. His debut against a team in sixth place won't be easy.

Atlético Goianiense

Despite fighting hard, Atlético lost 3-1 in Bragança Paulista against Red Bull Bragantino. The defense was vulnerable, and after 20 minutes, the Dragon was already 2-0 down. The Goianos' top scorer, Luis Fernando, reduced the deficit in the 29th minute, but Bragantino made it 3-1 before the break. In the second half, the home team controlled the tempo, and Atlético ended the game with a loss after three consecutive draws. Vagner Mancini will take charge of the team in second to last place with 11 points. The experienced coach has a heavy task ahead of him.

Athletico-PR

The Hurricane finally lost at home after 21 games unbeaten at the Ligga Arena. Goalkeeper Léo Linck received a red card in the second half for kicking an opponent, which didn't help his team, who was already 2-1 down. São Paulo deserved the victory as it was the best team on the pitch. Bento, Athletico-PR's number one goalkeeper, is at the Copa America with the Brazilian national team, so it will be Mycael, the Paranaenses' third-choice keeper, who will be in goal against Atlético Goianiense. The long unbeaten run against the Goianos could influence the game, and Athletico-PR will be looking for a win to recover the points lost at home.

Expert Betting Tips

It's not an easy game to predict, as any team can win the match. On the one hand, Athletico-PR has a superior team and hasn't lost to Atlético Goianiense for many years. On the other hand, the Dragon plays at home and has a new coach, which could boost the players' confidence. The two teams lost in the last round, so confidence isn't high on both sides. I'm leaning toward a Double Chance for Athletico-PR.