Fortaleza vs Atletico Goianiense prediction, odds & betting tips – 21/07/2024

In-form Fortaleza take on relegation candidates Atletico Goianiense at the Estádio Governador Plácido Aderaldo Castelo in Brazil’s Serie A on Sunday, 21 July. Read our Brazilian Serie A betting tips for the fixture below.

Fortaleza vs Atletico Goianiense prediction: Back Fortaleza to prevail

Key Stats

• Fortaleza have won five of their last six Serie A fixtures.
• Atletico Goianiense were beaten in each of their last four Serie A matches.
• Atletico Goianiense conceded three goals in each of their last two away assignments.
• Five of Atletico Goianiense’s last six matches have featured goals at both ends.

Correct score prediction: Fortaleza 3-1 Atletico Goianiense

Atletico Goianiense are in poor form and they were beaten 3-1 in each of their last two away games. Fortaleza meanwhile, have won six matches on the bounce on home soil and they notched three times in two of their last four outings at the Estádio Governador Plácido Aderaldo Castelo.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Fortaleza priced as favourites

• HOME: 3/4 (1.75) – 57.1%
• DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
• AWAY: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.2%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Fortaleza have won three times on the bounce in Serie A and have moved to within touching distance of the top three positions in the table and their odds of 3/4 to beat struggling Atletico GO this weekend seem generous in the extreme. The visitors are aiming to snap a four-game losing streak, though the bookies are giving them just a 22.2% chance of earning a victory on Sunday. You can find more of our football predictions ahead of the weekend on our football betting tips page.

Last five H2Hs: History of low-scoring affairs

Five of the last six meetings between these clubs have featured under 2.5 goals, while Fortaleza have won just once in six previous encounters with Atletico GO.

Brazil Serie A 06/11/22

Fortaleza EC

1

Atletico GO

1

Brazil Serie A 17/07/22

Atletico GO

0

Fortaleza EC

1

Brazil Serie A 02/10/21

Fortaleza EC

0

Atletico GO

3

Brazil Serie A 17/06/21

Atletico GO

0

Fortaleza EC

0

Brazil Serie A 24/01/21

Atletico GO

2

Fortaleza EC

0

Fortaleza preview: Rocha still missing

Pedro Rocha is a confirmed absentee for Fortaleza while Ze Welison, Calebe and Emmanuel Martinez are considered doubtful. Fortaleza eased to a 3-1 win over Vitoria in their last assignment in midweek.

Predicted lineup: Joao Ricardo (GK), Tina, Britez, Titi, Jonatan, Hercules, Rossetto, Pikachu, Pochettino, Lopes, Lucero

Brazil Serie A 28/07/24

W

Sao Paulo

0

Fortaleza EC

1

Brazil Serie A 24/07/24

D

Criciuma

1

Fortaleza EC

1

Brazil Serie A 21/07/24

W

Atletico GO

1

Fortaleza EC

3

Brazil Serie A 18/07/24

W

Vitoria

1

Fortaleza EC

3

Brazil Serie A 11/07/24

W

Flamengo

1

Fortaleza EC

2

Atletico Goianiense preview: Tubarao and Henrique absent

Bruno Tubarao and Pedro Henrique are both in the treatment room for Atletico GO and will miss Sunday's game. Atletico are sitting in second-last position in the table after their 1-0 midweek reverse to Vasco da Gama.

Predicted lineup: Ronaldo (GK), Maguinho, Martis, Alix, Romao, Rhaldney, Kal, Shaylon, Janderson, Fernando, Hurtado

Brazil Serie B 13/04/25

D

Botafogo SP

1

Atletico GO

1

Brazil Serie B 07/04/25

W

Athletic Club MG

2

Atletico GO

4

Brazil Campeonato Goiano 15/03/25

L

Anapolis FC

3

Atletico GO

2

Copa do Brasil 13/03/25

L

Retro FC Brasil

1 (4)

Atletico GO

1 (1)

Brazil Campeonato Goiano 08/03/25

D

Anapolis FC

2

Atletico GO

2

Player to watch – Tomás Pochettino

Tomás Pochettino has been a key performer for Fortaleza so far this season and the Argentinean technician has been a consistent source of line-splitting passes from midfield.

Pochettino’s creativity could be key

Pochettino has already lodged five assists in Serie A this season, a haul that places him among the most creative players in the division and the 28-year-old has also chipped in with two goals of his own for Fortaleza. Pochettino should be brimming with confidence after his productive start to the campaign and he could make another telling impact on Sunday.