Match Report
In the standings it was Atlético GO 7th on 46 points, Vila Nova 1st on 51 — separated by 5. On the form table Atlético GO stood 3rd over the last five rounds, despite being 7th overall. Against a league average of 1.17 goals per team per game, Atlético GO ran at 1.24 scored and 0.93 conceded, Vila Nova at 1.41 and 1.07.
5 matches unbeaten backed Atlético GO's arrival. The last-five ledger: Atlético GO 11/15, Vila Nova 3/15.
Across 12 recorded meetings, Atlético GO have 5 wins to Vila Nova's 4, with 3 draws, at 2.58 goals per meeting. Shutting the other side out is rare here — both scored in 67% of the meetings.
Estádio Antônio Accioly staged the fixture, a ground that holds 12,500. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Vila Nova led 1-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 0-2.
Goal scorers
Vila Nova: João Vieira (45'), Dudu Dos Santos (73')
Key stats
Possession: Atlético GO 65% · Vila Nova 35% · Total shots: 11-7 · On target: 3-3 · Corners: 15-3