Santos FC vs Goias Prediction: Both Teams Relying on their Defense

With Brazil Serie A matches getting more intense and regular this season, we have Santos FC playing against Goias at the Urbano Caldeira Stadium in Santos, Brazil. Going in the game, Santos will be feeling the heat while hosting Goias at home. If we take a look at the points table standings, Goias and Santos FC are almost in the same situation, battling out to find comprehensiv lead in the points system. From 24 games played, Santos FC has won 8 games and scored 34 points. On the other hand, Goias stands 11th with 8 wins and 32 points in the table standings. Irrespective of the final result of the upcoming fixture, the points table wont change much. With 9 wins, Santos FC leads the head to head wins over Goias. When the last time these two sides played, Goias won 1-0. 

Santos FC - Lost to America MG Recently (DWLWD)

Going in the all important contest against Goias, Santos FC is coming off a well fought draw against Cuiaba (0-0). Moreover, before that Santos FC managed to pull of a comfortable win against Sao Paulo (1-0). With a goal scoring average of 1.1 goals per game, Santos FC will look to play with a clear mindset. Santos FC has remained unbeaten in its 6 home games, making the upcoming game a very interesting one. Joao Paulo is rankeed the best goal keeper in the league, with having 3.9 saves per game. 

Key Players for Santos FC

• Marcos Leonardo
• Angelo Gabriel
• Leo Baptistao

Goias - Coming off Two Back to Back Wins (WWDLW)

Going in the game, Goias is coming off a win against Atletico GO (2-1), in which Caetano and Maquinhos scored goals in the 11th and 54th minute of play. With a goal scoring average of 1.1 goals per game, Goais might struggle or play slowly. Goias have won the previous 2 matches against Santos FC, making them favorite to win again. For Goias, Tadeu is ranked 2nd in saves per match, averaging 3.8 saves per game.

Key Players for Goias

• Pedro Raul
• Tiaguinho
• Elvis

Expert Betting Tips

As its evident that the two sides have the best goal keepers in business it will be a great game to witness and bet on. Considering the weaknesses and strengths of both sides, I am predicting the game to end in a draw and boht teams to score a goal each. 

• Final Result - Draw for 3.78
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.76
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 2.0