Goias vs Chapecoense prediction 06.07.2024

• Competition: Serie B
• Date: Saturday, 6th July, 2024
• Kickoff: 21:00 UTC +1 / 22:00 CEST
• Venue: Estádio da Serrinha (Goiania)

In the previous decade, Goias were a team that constantly traveled between Serie A and Serie B. Last year, they were in an excellent position to avoid relegation in Serie A but lost five of the last six games. This year, of course, they are once again one of the primary candidates for promotion. However, after a good start, they started to slow down and have dropped just outside the promotion places. Right now, they are in 5th place, one point away from the desired 4th place and just two away from the top spot. So, with a good result in their next game, they could even climb to the top of the league's table.

Chapecoense is playing its fourth consecutive season in Serie B after getting relegated in 2021. In the previous three, they were disappointing and nowhere near securing promotion back to Serie B. In fact, they came super close to being relegated to Serie C. They finished 15th once and twice 16th and are having another similar season. Right now, they are 16th with 14 points - just one point away from the danger zone, and as the season progresses, they are only getting worse and worse.

Goias vs Chapecoense pick: Under 2.5 goals

Goas have been in pretty bad form, winning just twice in the last eight matches while scoring only six goals - 0.75 per game. However, their defense has been good, especially at home, where they allowed only two goals in six rounds and are among the best teams in the league in that category.

Chapecoense are in terrible form, with three losses in a row and only one goal scored. They generally struggle to score, and with ten scored goals, they are tied for the second-worst offense in Serie B. Still, their defense keeps them out of the danger zone for now. Because of a terrible offense and an OK defense, they were under 2.5 goals in eight of the last ten games.

Additionally, both teams were under the 2.5 goals line in 69% of their Serie B games (nine of 13).

Considering all the above, but especially both teams' terrible form, an under 2.5 goals should be the best option for this Serie B game.