Fortaleza vs Goiás Prediction: The Lion must beat relegated Goiás

Fortaleza is hosting a game at its home ground, the Castelão, for the last time this season. The Cearenses are in 11th place and have yet to secure their place in the Copa Sudamericana, a competition they reached this year's final but lost to Liga de Quito. A win against Goiás, which was relegated in the last round, is a must as Corinthians, which is only one point behind the Lion, is on the horizon.

Fortaleza

After ten games without a win, Vojvoda's team went to the Nabi Abi Chedid to beat RB Bragantino 2-1 in an unexpected result. The home team suffered several setbacks and ended the game with nine after two players were sent off. The Cearenses are no longer in danger of relegation but need to pick up as many points as possible to qualify for the Copa Sudamericana. In the last home game, the fans will be hoping for a victory for their team, who haven't won at the Castelão for two months.

Goiás

The Esmeraldino lost at the Arena do Grêmio and, as had been expected for some time, was relegated to the Série B. The team went into half-time leading 1-0, but a strong reaction from the Gaúchos turned the game around. It was the fourth consecutive defeat for the team, which has always shown a lack of attacking quality throughout the season. Its defense has some good players, but Goiás' attack is probably the worst in the Brasileirão.

Expert Betting Tips

Fortaleza must win, or it runs the serious risk of missing out on qualification for the Copa Sudamericana. In the final round, the Cearenses travel to Santos in a game that could be decisive for the home team to avoid relegation. Goiás is already down, and it would be a surprise if it picks a point at the Castelão. I'm backing the home team with a maximum of four goals scored in the game.