Juventude - Atletico Goianiense predictions and free betting tips [05/06/2024]

In the rescheduled match of the fifth round of the Brazilian Championship, Juventude will host Atlético Goianiense on Thursday, 6 June. The hosts were promoted last year and have not secured a win in their last three matches, while the visitors sit 14th in the table with 6 points.

Juventude

In the first two rounds, Juventude scored four points, yet they failed to secure a win in the subsequent three matches. The hosts drew with Criciuma (1:1) and defeated Corinthians (2:0) at home, but were then routed 5:0 by Botafogo. In their last match, the white-greens could not handle Fluminense away: Marcelo put the opponent ahead in the first half, but Jadson equalised in the 69th minute. Currently, Roger Machado's side holds the 14th position with six points (scored 6 goals, conceded 8). Notably, the team excels at home, suffering just one defeat in 10 months across all competitions – a 2:1 loss to Internacional in March. Furthermore, the hosts have a streak of six consecutive matches where they have scored, and in three of their last four home games, they kept a clean sheet three times!

Verik Popo will be suspended on Thursday after being sent off in the last game against Fluminense, while Edson Carioca, Rodrigo Sam (ankle), Jean Carlos (calf), and Gabriel Taliari (knee) are still recovering from injuries. Hence, Conti and Jadson will likely pair up in the defensive midfield again, while the back-four will feature Lucas, Boza, Marcos, and Ruchel. Veteran Farias will lead the attack, flanked by the dynamic Barbosa and Marcelinho.

Atlético Goianiense

In the early stages of this campaign, Jair Ventura’s side suffered three consecutive defeats – 2:1 to Flamengo, 1:0 to Botafogo, and 3:0 to São Paulo at home. A 1:1 draw with Internacional and subsequent 1:0 defeat to Cruzeiro caused significant tension among the fans, but the last two results bring optimism. A victory over Brusque (4:2) in the national cup and a triumph over Vitória (2:0) in the last round suggest the team is striving to turn things around and regain their former form. Near the end of the first half against Vitória, Wagner Love scored, and Baralahas extended the lead in the 69th minute.

Nevertheless, the Dragons sit third from the bottom with only 4 points from six rounds. It's noteworthy that the visitors conceded more than one goal in just one of their last five matches across all competitions. In terms of points gained away, they rank tenth overall (4 points in 3 games). Angelo Araos is out due to a severe knee injury, while Yoni Gonzalez, Bruno Tubarão, and Gustavo Campanharo have recently joined the attacking midfielder in the medical bay. Wagner Love and Gabriel Baralahas scored in the previous round, and this duo might start at the forefront of the attack. Martins and Alix will form the central defensive partnership, aided on the flanks by the nimble Maginho and Romao.

Head-to-Head

Last season, Atlético lost to Juventude 3:0 away but claimed a home victory with the same score. Overall, the white-greens have not lost to the upcoming opponent at home in their last four encounters.

Match prediction: Juventude vs Atlético Goianiense

Lately, the hosts have faced some challenges and have only secured one victory at the start of the season, whereas the visitors are regaining their form with back-to-back wins. Atlético perform reasonably well on the road and will travel with the intent to exit the relegation zone. Therefore, it makes sense to back the double chance for the visitors.