CRAC vs Vila Nova – Preview, Prediction and Betting Tips 24/01/2024

Find out more about the duel between CRAC and Vila Nova in the 3rd round of the Campeonato Goiano on January 24th, Wednesday, at 7:30 pm, at Arena Rifertil, in Catalão, Goiás.

CRAC

Clube Recreativo Atlético Catalano (CRAC) is currently in a modest 11th position in the Goiano Championship standings.

Their recent trajectory is marked by just 1 draw and 1 defeat in the last matches, lacking consistency in their performance. In the offensive aspect, CRAC only recorded 1 goal scored, while they conceded 2 goals in their defense.

CRAC had a challenging start to the Campeonato Goiano, losing 2-0 to Jataiense in the first game, where both of Jataiense’s goals were scored from free kicks, highlighting CRAC’s vulnerability in these situations.

In the second match, CRAC faced Aparecidense at Arena Rifertil, in Catalão, and the game ended in a goalless draw (0x0). Although they showed some improvement in defense compared to the previous game, CRAC still had problems in attack and were unable to score goals despite the opportunities created.

Regarding the team’s lineup, it is clear that coach Wagner Lopes commands CRAC, counting on players with vast experience, such as goalkeeper Cleriston and defender Márcio Luiz, as well as renowned attackers, such as Halef Pitbull and Rafael Barros. The projected tactical formation is the traditional 4-4-2.

Vila Nova

In turn, Vila Nova boasts a more prominent position, being in 5th place in the Campeonato Goiano, revealing a more solid performance. Accumulating 1 win and 1 loss, the team scored 2 goals in their favor, while only conceding 1 goal.

In the first game of the Goiano Championship, Vila Nova beat Goiatuba 2-0, at the Estádio Olímpico, demonstrating absolute dominance and technical superiority. Alesson scored a goal in the first half and Bruno Matias in the final half, giving Vila Nova a prominent position with 3 points in the table.

In the second round, Vila Nova suffered its first defeat in the championship against Anápolis, with a goal from Fábio, Anápolis’ right-back, scored just four minutes after the start of the match. A goal by Juan Christian for Vila Nova in the second half was disallowed by the referee due to a foul committed by Fernandão. The final score was 1-0 in favor of Anápolis.

Regarding the Vila Nova team, it is led by coach Higo Magalhães and made up of outstanding players, such as goalkeeper Dénis Júnior and striker Henrique Almeida, forming a synergy between youth and experience. The projected tactical formation is 4-2-3-1.

Analyzing the three most recent direct clashes between CRAC and Vila Nova, we have 5 draws and 3 wins for Vila Nova. The last meeting between the teams ended in a 1-1 draw.

Conclusion:

Given the recent history, it is possible to infer that Vila Nova has a slight advantage over CRAC. Thus, Higo Magalhães’ men have demonstrated greater regularity in their performances and have a slightly more effective offensive sector.