Atletico GO are second from bottom in the Brazilian Serie A with five points from 18 possible. Although they claimed a 1-1 draw against Fluminense last time out, the draw ended a three-match losing streak.
Gremio are just two points better off than Atletico GO heading into matchday 8. They have collected seven points from 18 possible. Despite their low number of points, Gremio have lost just once this term. They are the draw masters of Brazilian Serie A having claimed four stalemates.
The Tricolour lost in their last match at home to Sporting Recife, 2-1. Gremio haven’t lost away from home this season and will feel confident of getting a point at the very least. All three away fixtures played by the Tricolour this term ended in draws.
Gremio have scored a mere two goals on their travels while allowing two as well. In spite of the lack of goals scored by Gremio, they lead Serie A in shots per game with 17.5. Manager Renato Portaluppi’s team are not clinical in the final third.
Away from home Gremio average 12.7 shots per game. Their three away draws and two goals scored show just how poor the team have been scoring goals on their travels.
Atletico GO have claimed four points from nine at home. They have posted 1W-1D-1L record at home. They have recorded a +1-goal difference at home scoring four times and allowing three goals.
These teams last met in 2017 in the Brazilian Serie A. Atletico GO were relegated at the end of the 2017 season and just returned to the top flight this season.
Gremio dominated their last two matches claiming four points from six possible. They went away to Atletico GO and claimed a 1-0 win. The match played at Gremio finished 1-1.
Tricolour forward Pepe has scored two goals and tallied one assist this term. The forward could be the difference at the weekend as Gremio seek three big points. Unfortunately, Gremio have struggled to score goals on the road.
They should continue their issues of getting goals on the road. Gremio’s scoring away from home has been minimal and matchday 8’s game should finish in a stalemate.
Gremio are in the market to sign a new striker as Girona Cristhian Stuani is on their radar. He would certainly fix the Tricolour’s scoring issues down the line.
Until then, Gremio should struggle to finish chances on the road. Expect a draw between Atletico GO and the Tricolour. There should be under 2.5 goals as the teams finish in a score draw.