Prediction: Juventude vs Atletico GO

Verdict: Over 1.5 goals

Best Odds: 1/2

Bookmaker: Olympusbet

Looking to skyrocket their way into the Copa Sudamericana spots late on Wednesday night, Juventude will welcome Atletico GO to the Alfredo Jaconi.

Juventude

Starting with the hosts, although Juventude might have secured just a single victory from any of their first five Serie A appearances since opening up the 2024 campaign, they should find the mood in their camp at a high. Only making their top-flight return this season, some in Roger Machado’s camp could be looking to punch a shock Copa Sudamericana ticket this year. Last seen over the weekend mounting a second-half comeback away at Brazilian giants Fluminense as they snatched a 1-1 stalemate, the former Gremio boss will be looking to use that rugged performance as a platform to build on. Springing a major upset on April 18th as they secured a 2-0 win at home against Corinthians, Juventude will also be excited by their continued success on home soil. In fact, continuing on from last season, Wednesday’s hosts have lost just one of their previous 18 consecutive appearances at the Alfredo Jaconi – a run that stems all the way back to August 7th.

Team News

Shown a late second-half red card against Fluminense over the weekend, 22-year-old Werik Popo will miss out on Wednesday night through suspension. Still dealing with a muscle injury and not making a single appearance since opening up the 2024 campaign, former Ituano striker Gabriel Taliari will not feature here.

Making a brief cameo appearance on Saturday night after returning from a recent knock, veteran striker Gilberto could make a first start of the campaign in midweek. One-time AC Milan goalkeeper will keep his spot between the sticks.

Atletico GO

As for the visitors, although Atletico GO might have collected just four points from any of their first six Serie A appearances this season, the Dragons do appear to have turned a recent corner. Last seen over the weekend putting in an eye-catching performance as they secured a 2-0 victory away at Vitoria, Jair Ventura’s men have won three of their previous four appearances across all competitions. Extending on their Copa do Brasil adventure on May 22nd as they stormed their way to an action-packed 4-2 romp against Brusque, the Goias-based outfit have also gained a reputation for their remarkable success on the road. In fact, Wednesday’s guests have suffered just a single defeat from any of their previous 11 straight matchups away from the Antonio Accioly – a purple patch that stems all the way back to a 2-1 loss against Vila Nova on January 28th.

Team News

Both still dealing with respective injury issues, Atletico GO are once again sweating over the fitness of Yony Gonzalez and former Bragantino defender Bruno Tubarao on Wednesday night. However, after serving a one-match suspension against Vitoria last weekend, Luis Fernando will return to the Dragons’ squad here.

Finding the net against Vitoria on Saturday night on his first start of the season, veteran striker Vagner Love will be hoping to keep his spot spearheading Ventura’s charge. Recording back-to-back strikes over the past fortnight, former Internacional midfielder Baralhas will play a leading role.

Key Factors to Consider

• When Juventude and Atletico GO last met back on September 10th, the Dragons collected a 3-0 romp at the Antonio Accioly.
• Continuing on from last season, Juventude have lost just one of their previous 18 consecutive appearances at the Alfredo Jaconi – a run that stems all the way back to August 7th.
• Atletico GO have won three of their previous four appearances across all competitions.
• Four of Juventude’s first five Serie A appearances this season have finished with both teams finding the net.
• The Dragons have suffered just a single defeat on their travels since the end of January.

Conclusion

Two sides who secured their own respective Serie A returns this season, both Juventude and Atletico GO will be looking to make a real top-flight statement here. Although the Dragons might have secured a thumping 3-0 romp when they last met Wednesday’s hosts back on September 10th, they will face a far trickier challenge in midweek. It should be highlighted, with each of their last six straight showdowns finishing with over 1.5 goals, we are expecting a similar outcome from the Alfredo Jaconi.

Verdict: Over 1.5 goals

Best Odds: 1/2

Bookmaker: Olympusbet