In-Form Operario PR Backed to Beat Goianiense

Three matches in Brazil's Serie B round 20 will kick off early on Tuesday morning, with Operario PR away to Goianiense. Although the home side's recent results have improved, they are still not in the same kind of form as the visitors, and with Goianiense also at a disadvantage in the head-to-head record, Operario PR are favoured to take all three points.

At the halfway stage of the Serie B season, Goianiense sit in mid-table with 7 wins, 7 draws and 5 defeats, reflecting fairly average competitiveness and little change from last season. On the positive side, they have picked up 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss from their last five matches. Apart from conceding three goals in a defeat to Novorizontino, they kept clean sheets in the other four games, showing clear defensive improvement overall.

That said, Goianiense have struggled against Operario PR over the last two seasons, recording 1 draw and 2 defeats, while failing to score in all three meetings. Psychologically, they appear to be at a disadvantage in this matchup. Facing their bogey team again, Goianiense may have to give up the three points.

Operario PR have been transformed since June. Across nine Serie B matches, they have posted 7 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat, including an unbeaten run of 5 wins and 1 draw in their last six rounds. That surge has lifted them into the top four, and the squad is clearly full of confidence.

Midfield mainstay Boschilia has been a key figure, scoring 9 goals in 17 league appearances this season, already matching his total from last year. His scoring efficiency has improved significantly, making him one of the main reasons the team are in a strong position to challenge for promotion. He also scored in last year's 3-0 win over Goianiense, and he could be worth watching for another decisive contribution here.