Cruzeiro vs Goiás Prediction: A very tactical game is expected between these two teams

It is a clash between two Portuguese coaches who know each other well, Pepa and Armando Evangelista. The recent influx of Portuguese coaches to the Brasileirão has brought a more tactical dimension to the league. The tactical upgrade, combined with the individual technique of the Brazilian players, has raised the overall quality of the teams. Pepa, the Cruzeiro coach, has built a solid team, conceding just 11 goals in 15 games, the second-best defensive record in the league - not bad for a team that came from the Série B. Armando Evangelista arrived a few matches ago and has yet to lift Goiás out of the relegation zone. The concern with defense is the trademark of Portuguese coaches, so I believe this game will be very tactical and balanced.

Cruzeiro

The Fox occupies a quiet 10th place in the standings and has not lost for four games in the Brasileirão. It is worth noting that Cruzeiro has not conceded any goals in these last four rounds. The team struggles to play at home. Cruzeiro is set up for a more expectant attitude in the game, so they are more suited to away games. The big shortcoming of Pepa's Cruzeiro is undoubtedly the inability to take over the game and create danger with the opponent's defense closed. It is an aspect to improve in Cruzeiro for the team to leap in the quality of its game.

Expected opening lineup for Cruzeiro

Rafael Cabral; William, Lucas Oliveira, Luciano Castán, Marlon; Machado, Matheus Jussa, Mateus Vital; Wesley, Bruno Rodrigues, Gilberto.

Goiás

The Esmeraldino can't get out of the Z4, which doesn't help to reassure the team. In the last round, a 0-0 draw at home with Atlético Mineiro was disappointing, as Goiás wasted some good chances to score. As long as the results don't come, the nerves will continue. The team has not won for four games in the Brasileirão and urgently needs a victory. The only time Goiás won away from home was against Vasco da Gama in Round 11.

Expected opening lineup for Goiás

Tadeu; Maguinho, Lucas Halter, Bruno Melo, Sander; Willian Oliveira, Morelli, Luís Oyama; Vinícius, João Magno e Anderson Oliveira.

Expert Betting Tips

Considering the profile of the coaches and their teams, I predict a very tactical game with few goals. Usually, in Cruzeiro's matches, not many goals are scored, and Goiás will likely adopt a defensive posture in this game as well.