Goias v Flamengo

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Wednesday night also brings us action from the Brazilian top flight and features this upcoming clash between Goias and Flamengo when the two teams battle it out at the Estádio de Hailé Pinheiro with Goias looking to halt a four-match winless streak while Flamengo will be looking to avoid a third defeat on the trot in all competitions.

Three draws and a defeat have resulted in Goias dropping further down the Serie A table into 16th place where they sit just above the relegation zone prior to this midweek fixture and having managed to pick up just three points from a possible 12 points on offer, the hosts will be eager to return to winning ways here.

However, this may be easier said than done for a Goias outfit who have managed to collect just three wins out of their last 12 matches overall in the Brazilian top flight, particularly when two of these three victories were actually achieved away from home with wins at Cruzeiro and America Mineiro.

Indeed, Goias have managed to capture just one win from their previous eight games on home soil in Serie A at their Estádio de Hailé Pinheiro, thus making this upcoming fixture with Flamengo a potentially tricky one.

By contrast, Flamengo are currently flying high in the Brazilan top flight as the visitors occupy fourth spot in the Serie A table ahead of this upcoming trip to take on Goias and the visitors will be keen to maintain their course for a possible top four finish and a place in next season's Copa Libertadores with a win here on Wednesday night.

Recent losses to Athletico PR in Serie A and a 1-0 defeat home to Sao Paulo in the Copa do Brasil should serve to re-focus Flamnego's attention here for this clash against Goias and having lost just twice in their last 12 matches overall in the domestic top flight, Flamengo will be confident that they can gain the upper hand over a hesitant looking Goias side.

In addition, Flamengo have racked up six wins on their travels so far in this Serie A season which includes recent wins on the road at Atletico Mineiro, Coritiba and Botafogo which should also give Flamengo a welcome boost for this upcoming trip.

Flamengo have also suffered just two defeats in their last 10 away games in the Brazilian top flight as well.

Goias v Flamengo Verdict

Despite holding home advantage at their Estádio de Hailé Pinheiro, Wednesday night's hosts, Goias, look to have their work cut out if the hosts are to even grab a point in this upcoming clash especially as they have lost seven out of the previous nine meetings against Flamengo and this trend may well continue here on Wednesday night as well.

Therefore, our main bet will be Flamengo win @ 2.30

Other side bets worth considering:

Flamengo win & Over 2.5 goals @ 4.00

Correct score: Flamengo 2-1 @ 9.50