Novorizontino vs Atletico Goianiense prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
In the 16th round of Brazil's Serie B on July 4, 2026, Novorizontino and Atletico Goianiense will face off. The ambitious hosts will try to achieve another success.
Novorizontino vs Atletico Goianiense: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from São Paulo fell a couple of points short of finishing in the top four, ending up seventh. Now they are trying to improve, although there have been too many draws. Nevertheless, they managed to beat their most recent opponents, both Ponte Preta and Vila Nova.
The team from Goiânia finished in eleventh place with 52 points. Even now, they remain among the mid-table teams, winning, losing, and drawing in roughly equal measure. For instance, they shared points with Sport Recife, but then secured a confident 2-0 home win over Ponte Preta.
Vinicius Paiva and his men score an average of 1.60 goals per match while conceding 0.93. Their guests score 1.20 and concede 1.07 goals on average.
Previous Matches: Novorizontino vs Atletico Goianiense
There have only been four meetings in total, with three of them ending in draws.
The visitors look quite competitive. However, they will have to play against one of the division leaders on their home turf—under such conditions, we expect the hosts to win (odds – 1.78).
Novorizontino vs Atletico Goianiense: Key Statistics and Trends
- Novorizontino has lost only one of their last twelve matches
- Atletico Goianiense has drawn five of their last eight matches
Novorizontino vs Atletico Goianiense: Possible Starting Lineups
Novorizontino plays in the 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Jordi - Maicon Jesus, Patrick, Carlinhos, Castrillon - Leo Naldi, Mateus Bianchi - Diego Galo, Romulo, Vinicius Paiva - Robson
Atletico Goianiense also plays in the 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Paulo Vitor Fagundes - Guilherme, Barreto, Gebson, Everton - Cristiano, Mateus Indio - Giovani Soares, Marrony, Guilherme - Gustavo Coutinho
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