Goiás vs. Avaí: Clash that could shake up the Série B table
The matchup in Goiânia could pave the way to the promotion zone or deepen relegation woes
On Sunday afternoon, Goiás faces Avaí at Serrinha, in Goiânia, for the 29th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B. The match, scheduled for 4 p.m., could change the table dynamics: Verdão, with 39 points, is trying to climb the standings, while Leão da Ilha, with 30 points, struggles to avoid the relegation zone.
Goiás arrives with renewed momentum
Goiás defeated Botafogo-SP 3-1 after falling behind. The second-half comeback secured 39 points and reduced the gap to the G-6 to seven points.
Avaí faces the relegation zone
Avaí is in 17th place with 30 points and has not won in four matches. The team from Santa Catarina remains in the relegation zone and needs a victory to turn things around.
Probable lineups and absences
- Goiás: Tadeu; Luisão (Rodrigo Soares), Luiz Felipe, Lucas Ribeiro and Djalma (Nicolas); Lucas Rodrigues, Lourenço and Gegê (Juninho or Baldória); Jean Carlos, Kadu Sousa and Pedrinho. Absences: Filipe Machado (suspended), Ramon Menezes (injured) and Anselmo Ramon (physical transition).
- Avaí: Bruno Ferreira; Wallison, Allyson, Reynaldo and Alemão; Zé Ricardo, Paulo Vitor (Jefferson Maciel), Daniel Penha and Jean Lucas; Caio Suassuna and Rildo. Absences: Felipe Vizeu, João Vitor, Juan Rocha, Quaresma and William (medical department); DG (suspended).
Match officials
Referee Marianna Nanni Batalha (SP) will be assisted by Brigida Cirilo Ferreira (AL) and Izabele de Oliveira (SP). The video assistant referee (VAR) will be Adeli Mara Monteiro (SP).
What's at stake?
For Goiás, a victory could bring them closer to the promotion zone and keep their hopes of climbing the table alive. For Avaí, the match is crucial in their bid to escape the relegation zone, as the team has not won in four matches.
With information from ge, Estadão.
Source: ge, Estadão