Verdict: Under 2.5 goals
Best Odds: 7/10
Bookmaker: Luckster
Two camps who are looking to find a route into the top-half of the Serie B standings, America MG will welcome Atletico GO to Minas Gerais late on Tuesday night.
America MG
Starting with the hosts, while America MG might have come flying out of the traps when opening up the 2025 campaign as they ed nine points from their first four Serie B appearances, William Batista’s men have come crashing back down to earth in a worrying fashion. Last seen putting in a toothless display as they slumped to a 1-0 loss away at Coritiba, the Rabbits have the feel of a squad seeking a much-welcomed boost. Getting May underway with another 1-0 loss at the hands of Operario, the former Vasco da Gama coach has seen his squad put just a sole point on the board from their previous four Serie B showdowns. However, desperate to make up some ground in the play-off chase, America MG will be excited to make a return to home soil here. In fact, on what has been a remarkable run, Batista’s side have not suffered a single defeat at the Arena Independencia since way back in November 2023.
America MG Team News
Yet to make a single Serie B appearance so far this season, America MG are once again expected to be without veteran defender Ale on Tuesday night. However, opening his second-tier against Amazonas last month, former Mirassol youngster Fabinho could return to Batista’s squad.
Completing a free transfer from Santos ahead of the 2025 campaign, 38-year-old Willian Bigode could be handed a rest. Making a first appearance of the season last week, academy graduate Paulinho should keep his spot at left-back.
Atletico GO
As for the visitors, losing their Serie A status with a real whimper last season, it is no secret that Atletico GO opened up the 2025 campaign with their sights set on clinching an immediate top-flight return. However, despite opening proceedings with an action-packed 4-2 victory at home against Athletic Club, the Dragons have drastically failed to find any real stability. Despite snatching a last-gasp 1-1 stalemate at home against Remo last week, Claudio Tencati’s side have now had to settle for a single point in four of their previous five Serie B showdowns. Winning just a pair of their first eight second-tier matchups, the Goias-based outfit find themselves sat in the bottom-half of the table and facing what should be another stern examination here. Yet to record a maiden away victory since opening up the new campaign, Atletico GO have also ed just a sole strike on their travels in 270 minutes of action.
Atletico GO Team News
Yet to make a single appearance this season and still sidelined with a long-term Achilles tendon injury, Atletico GO will once again be without former Sport Recife midfielder Jorginho. However, ex-Coritiba striker Willian Pottker will return to Tencati’s travelling squad after serving a one-match suspension last week.
Bagging a last-gasp equaliser at home against Remo last time out and notching just a second Serie B strike of the season, veteran marksman Sandro Lima will spearhead the Dragons’ charge late on Tuesday night.
America MG vs Atletico GO Key Factors to Consider
- When America MG and Atletico GO last met back in November 2022, Tuesday’s opponents played out a 1-1 stalemate in Minas Gerais.
- Four of the last five meetings between Tuesday’s opponents has finished in a draw.
- America MG have remarkably not suffered a single defeat at the Arena Independencia since way back in November 2023.
- Atletico GO have recorded just a single strike in 270 minutes of action outside of Goias.
- Eight of the last nine meetings between America MG and Atletico GO have finished with under 2.5 goals.
Conclusion
Two camps who have drastically failed to find any recent stability, we could be set for a cagey affair from Minas Gerais. Along with America MG drawing a blank in three of their previous four Serie B appearances, Tuesday’s guests have recorded just a single goal on their travels in 270 minutes of action. It should also be highlighted, with eight of the last nine meetings between America MG and Atletico GO finishing with under 2.5 goals, we are expecting a similar outcome here.
Verdict: Under 2.5 goals
Best Odds: 7/10
Bookmaker: Luckster
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