National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Atlético GO or Santa Cruz that keep their silverware dream alive.
It's no vacation for neither Atlético GO nor Santa Cruz as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Everyone involved with the away team has to get their travel gear ready for this match as there's a whopping 2300 kilometers to cover before arriving at the match.
Atlético GO form and stats
Atlético GO have reached this Copa do Brasil stage through battling and winning against Uniao Rondonopolis. Last season, Atlético GO's Copa do Brasil journey ended in the 3rd round against Santos.Atlético GO have collected 13 points from their Goiano 1 home games so far after 4-1-0. In general it's been a long time since Atlético GO tasted defeat here at Estádio Olímpico Pedro Ludovico Teixeira, as they have taken at least one point from their last 16 home games in the league.
Atlético GO are confident in defense, having played 360 minutes without conceding a goal in the league.
Atlético GO's last game was hosting Jaragua EC and winning 5-0. 0-0 away at Anapolis before that.
As indicated by the result mentioned above, Atlético GO played a great game against Jaragua EC and beat them comfortably. Expectations are high for this one.
Atlético GO are traveling soon after this match as the Goiano 1 match at Goiania awaits in four days.
With more than three goals on average, the attacking play of Atlético GO is on fire here. A stunning 18 from 5 league matches. As for guarding their own goal, Atlético GO have only let in 1 goal at home.
Santa Cruz form and stats
The traveling awayteam has defeated Operario Ltda in order to reach 2nd Round of Copa do Brasil. Santa Cruz was sent out of Copa do Brasil in the 4th round last season.Santa Cruz have succeeded in guarding their own goal lately, led by their goalkeeper Maycon Cleiton de Paula Azevedo. It's been 358 minutes since they last conceded in Pernambucano 1.
Santa Cruz are travelling after their nice 2-0 home win in the Pernambucano 1 against Nautico. Prior to that match, a home win 3-1 against Frei Paulistano in the Copa do Nordeste.
Santa Cruz has another fixture away, a Copa do Nordeste game, against Sport Recife in just three days. A tough schedule for the visitors!
Head 2 Head
Last six meetings between the teams: Atlético GO won two, Santa Cruz won three and one draw. three games with over 2,5 goals, three matches with two goals or less.Atlético GO missing players
Santa Cruz missing players
| Atlético GO | Santa Cruz | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 12 | Played | P | 12 | 25 | ||
| 11 | 7 | Won | W | 2 | 12 | ||
| 11 | 5 | Drew | D | 5 | 7 | ||
| 3 | 0 | Lost | L | 5 | 6 | ||
| 39 | 26 | Scored | S | 9 | 31 | ||
| 14 | 5 | Conceded | C | 15 | 24 | ||
| 76% | 75% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 75% | 84% | ||
| 60% | 67% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 58% | 64% | ||
| 36% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 33% | 40% | ||
| 24% | 33% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 17% | 20% | ||
| 12% | 25% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 8% | 8% | ||
| 32% | 33% | BTTS | BTTS | 33% | 40% | ||
| 60% | 67% | Clean Sheets | C S | 33% | 40% | ||
| 32% | 25% | Failed to Score | F T | 58% | 36% | ||
| 6.7 | 7.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3.8 | 5 | ||
| 4.6 | 4.6 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5 | 4.2 | ||
| 2.4 | 2.7 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.4 | 2.4 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 2 | 3 | ||
| 337 | 185 | Total Shots | T S | 112 | 262 | ||
| 126 | 76 | Shots on Target | S O | 43 | 107 | ||
| 31% | 34% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 21% | 29% | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Atlético GO | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 17 |
| 2 | Goianesia | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| 3 | Aparecidense | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
| 4 | Ipora | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 10 |
| 5 | Vila Nova | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -1 | 9 |
| 6 | Anapolina | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 11 | -8 | 5 |