Bitesize Prediction: Atletico GO vs Sampaio Correa – 29/07/23

Competition: Brazil Serie B

Market: Over 1.5 goals

Odds: 4/11 @ BetUS

Two sides who are seeking some much-needed Serie B stability, Atletico GO will welcome Sampaio Correa to the Antonio Accioly on Saturday night.

Starting with the hosts, while Atletico GO might have claimed a much-welcomed 3-1 victory at home against Sport Recife earlier in the month, the Dragons have largely failed to build on that performance. Hit with a downbeat 1-0 loss away at Guarani last weekend, the Goias-based outfit have recorded just a single win from any of their last six Serie B appearances and they already find themselves sat in second-tier limbo. Needing a real miracle in their bid to book an immediate Serie A return in 2023, the Reds have shown some extended defensive issues on either side of June’s international break. Along with an action-packed 2-2 draw at home against Mirassol earlier in the month, Atletico GO have mustered just one clean sheet from any of their previous 12 contests across all competitions – a run that stems all the way back to May 19th. It is also worth highlighting, Saturday’s hosts have seen 15 of their last 16 showdowns at the Antonio Accioly finish with over 1.5 goals.

As for the visitors, while Sampaio Correa might have opened the 2023 campaign with their sights set on mounting another promotion charge, the Sharks have failed to find any kind of stability this time around. Last seen getting hit with a 2-1 loss at home against Sport Recife, Marcio Fernandes’ men are firmly looking over their shoulder at a looming relegation scrap. Holding just a two-point buffer from slipping into the drop zone, the Sao Luis-based outfit have claimed just a single win from any of their last eight straight appearances. With that extended crisis stemming all the way back to a 2-0 victory against Londrina on June 7th, Saturday’s guests have also gained a reputation for their rather glaring issues on the road. Including a routine 2-0 loss at the hands of Avai earlier in the month, it should be noted that Sampaio Correa have lost four of their last five showdowns away from the Castelao.

Bet: Over 1.5 goals at Atletico GO vs Sampaio Correa 4/11 for Saturday’s Serie B showdown @ BetUS