Atletico Goianiense take on the visitors Vasco in the round 17 match of Brazilian Serie A. The match will be played on Thursday, July 18th at Estádio Antonio Accioly (Goiânia).
Atlético-GO has played 16 matches in Serie A since returning from the country's second division, but has only managed to secure two wins. It's hard to believe that the team will win in the upcoming round based on such a poor record. The "Dragons" last victory was in mid-June, and they haven't won in their last seven league matches. In the last three, Atlético-GO lost to Bragantino (1-3), Atlético Paranaense (1-2), and Palmeiras (1-3). They also face fresh squad issues. Forward Derek (9 matches, 1 goal) will miss another game due to a red card, and top scorer Luis Fernandes (13 matches, 5 goals) will miss the match against Vasco da Gama due to yellow card accumulation.
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Recently, defenders Robert Rojas and João Victor, along with midfielders Estrela and Payet (yes, Dimitri Payet), have been sidelined. Despite these absences, the "Turning Team" has looked strong recently, coming into this duel against Atlético-GO with three consecutive league victories: Fortaleza (2-0), Internacional (2-1), and Corinthians (2-0). Including a draw with Botafogo (currently the league leader), Vasco has not lost in Serie A for four rounds, distancing themselves from the relegation zone and moving into the Copa Sudamericana zone.
Vasco da Gama has been performing well in the championship lately, especially compared to Atlético-GO, who seem to have forgotten how to win. Both teams have significant personnel losses, but they seem to affect the hosts more severely. The "Turning Team" is unbeaten in four consecutive rounds, while the "Dragons" have not won in seven league matches. In this situation, it might be worth the risk to bet on a double chance (X2), believing that the in-form Vasco will at least secure a draw in Goiás.
Prediction for the match: Vasco not to lose (X2).
