Bitesize Prediction: Novorizontino vs Goias – 04/08/24

Competition: Brazil Serie B

Market: Novorizontino win

Odds: 11/10 @ BetUS

Looking to move within touching distance of top spot in the Serie B table, Novorizontino will welcome Goias to Sao Paulo on Sunday night.

Starting with the hosts, despite eventually falling short last season in the race to snatch a top-four finish, Novorizontino are sat in the driving seat to go one-step further this time around. With their sights firmly set on clinching a top-flight return, the Sao Paulo-based outfit are in the midst of a real flurry. Last seen putting in another eye-catching display as they secured a 3-1 romp away at Paysandu, the one-time Palmeiras boss will be smelling the chance to make another statement here. Looking to move within touching distance of top spot in the Serie B standings, Tigre do Vale are unbeaten in all of their previous eight consecutive second-tier appearances. Likewise, Novorizontino have suffered just a single defeat from any of their last 13 outings – a purple patch that stems all the way back to May 14th. Suffering just a single defeat on home soil since opening up the 2024 campaign, Baptista’s side are pencilled in as a standout contender here.

As for the visitors, although Goias might have been dreaming of the chance to book an immediate Serie A return this season, the Greens have drastically struggled to find any kind of stability. Almost sat in second-tier limbo, Marcio Zanardi’s men should be bracing themselves for a tricky test here. Crashing out of the Copa do Brasil earlier in the week falling a routine 2-0 loss at the hands of Sao Paulo, the former Santos coach could have some mounting pressure on his shoulders. Opening July with a shocking 2-1 defeat at home against relegation scrappers Chapecoense, Goias have collected just a pair of wins from any of their previous five appearances across all competitions. Likewise, with just a pair of victories to their name over the past couple of months, Sunday’s guests have also shown some glaring issues on the road. Including a 2-0 loss against Operario last month, Zanardi’s side have lost seven of their previous eight showdowns away from the Estadio da Serrinha.

Bet: Novorizontino 11/10 to beat Goias in Sunday’s Brazil Serie B battle @ BetUS