Central vs Náutico – Preview, Prediction and Betting Tips 24/01/2024

Find out what to expect from the match between Central and Náutico in the 4th round of the Pernambucano Championship on January 24th, Wednesday, at 4:30 pm, at Estádio Lacerdão, in Caruaru.

Central

Central, with an impeccable start to the season, boasts a perfect record of 3 wins in 3 games, accumulating a total of 10 goals scored and 5 conceded.

This feat places them firmly at the top of the competition, revealing not only their offensive strength, but also their ability to overcome opponents.

Furthermore, it is essential to observe their history in the Pernambucano Championship, with 460 games under their belt. Of these, 165 ended in victory (36%), 121 in a draw (26%) and 174 in defeat (38%). With an average of 1.23 goals scored per game and 1.32 goals conceded per game, Central has a rich and varied history.

Central began their campaign with a crushing 4-1 victory over Afogados. This game was marked by an overwhelming attack, highlighted by Murilo Rangel’s great goal from midfield.

They then beat Porto-PE 3-2, demonstrating resilience in the face of a late reaction from their opponent. The third game against Flamengo de Arcoverde also resulted in a 3-2 victory, highlighting the team’s offensive strength, with goals from Zé Arthur, Júnior Pirambu and Joelson.

At the tactical level, Central relies on a 4-4-2 formation, led by key players such as goalkeeper Mondragon, defender Yuri Mamute, and midfielders Erivélton and Luciano Grafite, along with striker Leandro Costa. These players play a fundamental role in Juan Mauro Fernandes’ strategy.

Náutico

On the other hand, Náutico, directed by Allan Aal, is not far behind. The club occupies 2nd place, with 2 wins and 1 draw in 3 games, with a solid defense that has not conceded a goal so far.

Historically, Náutico has a record of 546 games in the Pernambucano Championship, with 291 wins, 128 draws and 127 defeats. The average number of goals scored per game is remarkable, reaching 1.8, while the average number of goals conceded is 1.07.

Náutico had a promising start to the 2024 Pernambucano Championship, beating Flamengo de Arcoverde 2-0, with goals from Kauan Santos and Ray Vanegas. The team demonstrated dominance, maintained possession of the ball and created scoring opportunities.

In the second round, Náutico beat Afogados 1-0 with a goal from Allan Patrick, in a more competitive game. Despite the difficulties presented by Afogados, Náutico managed to maintain its effectiveness and find the way to score.

Náutico’s third game against Maguary ended in a goalless draw, showing difficulties in breaking through the opponent’s defense and creating scoring opportunities.

Náutico’s tactical strategy is based on a 4-2-3-1 formation, led by players such as goalkeeper Vagner, defender Rafael Vaz, midfielder Marco Antônio and attackers Paulo Sérgio and Leandro Barcía.

Conclusion:

Therefore, Central has an advantage in attack, Náutico in defense. The game should be balanced, with Central trying to break Náutico’s solid defense, and Náutico looking for gaps in Central’s defense. Considering the current performance, betting on a double chance in favor of Central seems like a favorable option here.