Goiás vs Santos Prediction: This is a key game for both teams

The fight to avoid relegation is very intense as the Brasileirão draws to a close. Although it's not official yet, Coritiba and América-MG are already practically relegated, so it remains to be seen who will be the other two clubs to follow the Coxa and the Rabbit into the Série B. At the moment, Goiás, with 35 points, and Cruzeiro, with 37 points, occupy those two undesirable places, but Vasco da Gama and Bahia, also with 37, and Santos, with 38 points, are very close. If Goiás beat Santos in this round, it would equal its direct opponent, so this is a key game for both teams.

Goiás

The Esmeraldino got a precious win at the Coritiba ground and showed that it wants to stay in Série A next year. Goiás has three home matches and three away to get as many points as possible and save itself from relegation. At home, Armando Evangelista's team hosts Santos, Cruzeiro, and América-MG, all teams at the bottom of the table, so winning these ties will be vital. Starting this final part of the Brasileirão with a win would be very morale-boosting, as it will equal Santos on 38 points and get out of the Z4, since the match between Cruzeiro and Vasco da Gama has been postponed.

Santos

The Fish wasted its home game with Cuiabá. The result ended 0-0, and Santos never managed to create much danger to the Dourado goal. The display was disappointing, but as Bahia and Cruzeiro lost, Santos climbed to 14th place. It's crucial to get at least a draw to keep Goiás in the relegation zone and not let it get any closer. If Santos wins, the gap to the home team will widen to six points, increasing its chances of salvation.

Expert Betting Tips

Anything can happen in this match, which will be an absolute final for both teams. The Esmeraldino won its last game, so its confidence has risen. On the other side, the Fish drew 0-0 at home with Cuiabá but beat Flamengo 2-1 away on the last trip. As I don't see a clear winner, I'm going to bet on a low-scoring result. When Goiás is organized, it hardly concedes goals.