Match Report
In the standings it was Guarani 10th on 28 points, Ituano 15th on 22 — separated by 6. Guarani had been under-performing their position — 16th on five-round form against 10th in the table. Against a league average of 1.14 goals per team per game, Guarani ran at 1.79 scored and 1.26 conceded, Ituano at 0.95 and 1.11.
Guarani carried an 8-game unbeaten run into this, having scored in 8 consecutive games.
Across 7 recorded meetings, Guarani have 2 wins to Ituano's 2, with 3 draws, at 2.29 goals per meeting. Whoever hosts gains little here: home teams have taken just 29% of the wins in this fixture.
Estádio Brinco de Ouro da Princesa, capacity 29,130, hosted the game. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Ituano led 2-1 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 1-3.
Goal scorers
Guarani: Nathan Melo (45') · Ituano: Gabriel William (16'), Neto Berola (43'), Alason Carioca (73')
Key stats
Possession: Guarani 63% · Ituano 37% · Total shots: 29-10 · On target: 9-5 · Corners: 13-7