Juventude vs Atlético Goianiense Prediction: Two motivated teams looking to win

The Brasileirão had many postponed matches due to the climatic tragedy in Rio Grande do Sul and is now starting to correct the schedule. Juventude is in 14th place with six points, while Atlético Goianiense occupies 18th place in the relegation zone with four points. Both teams achieved good results in the last round and are confident going into this direct clash in the relegation battle.

Juventude

The Gaúchos finished the last game with ten men but still held Fluminense to a 1-1 draw at the Maracanã. It was an unexpected but thoroughly deserved result. Juventude defended well and took advantage of a gross error by Fluminense's veteran goalkeeper, Fábio, who passed the ball to Jadson. The Juventude's midfielder took advantage of the offer to level the score. Despite not playing a game for a month, the Caxias do Sul side managed to withstand the Cariocas' pressure. The Juve had two home games in the Série A and didn't lose. A win against Corinthians and a draw against Athletico Paranense showed it's tricky to leave the Alfredo Jaconi Stadium with three points. It would be excellent for the Gaúchos to beat Atlético Goianiense and extend their point lead over a direct opponent, currently in the Z4.

Atlético Goianiense

In its sixth league match, the Dragon finally managed to win. It was in Salvador, against Vitória, in a duel between two teams at the bottom of the table. Atlético took full advantage of Vitória's Patric red card in the 39th minute, and three minutes later, veteran Vágner Love opened the score. Gabriel Baralhas made it 2-0 in the 69th minute to seal the final result. It was a crucial victory for the Goianos, who were relieved of the pressure of remaining winless. Any point against Juventude will be welcome.

Expert Betting Tips

It's a clash between two teams fighting to avoid relegation to the Série B, and the result could impact their confidence for their next fixtures. The Gaúchos have already shown that they are strong at home, but Atlético Goianiense got its first victory in the last round, precisely on the road. I'm betting on Juventude to win, as the team had solid games against Corinthians and Atlético-PR at home and is buoyed by the away draw against Fluminense.