Team Form & Recent Performances

Volta Redonda

• 2025 Record: 2W, 6D, 7L in Serie B (12 points, 19th); 2024 Serie C 3rd (promoted)

• Latest Result: Lost 1-0 at Novorizontino (October 7, 2025), drew 0-0 vs. Goiás (October 4, 2025)

• Home Form: 1W, 3D, 4L in 8 Serie B home games (8 goals scored, 12 conceded)

Volta Redonda are languishing near the bottom of Serie B, winless in their last five games. Their 1-0 loss at Novorizontino, with only 36% possession and one shot on target, highlighted their attacking struggles. The 0-0 draw against Goiás showed defensive resilience but no offensive spark. At Estádio Raulino de Oliveira, they average 1.0 goal scored and 1.5 conceded per game, struggling to convert chances. Over their last five games (0W, 2D, 3L), they’ve scored 2 goals and conceded 6. No major injuries reported, but their squad depth is limited under coach Márcio Fernandes. Their 46% possession and 2.8 shots on target per game reflect a cautious, low-scoring approach.

Atlético Goianiense

• 2025 Record: 10W, 12D, 8L in Serie B (42 points, 9th); 2024 Serie A 18th (relegated)

• Latest Result: Lost 2-1 at Coritiba (October 9, 2025), drew 0-0 at Goiás (September 30, 2025)

• Away Form: 4W, 5D, 6L in 15 Serie B away games (14 goals scored, 18 conceded)

Atlético Goianiense are mid-table, showing inconsistency with a 2-1 loss at Coritiba, where Adriano Martins scored but defensive lapses cost them despite 46.3% possession. Their 0-0 draw at Goiás was defensively solid but lacked creativity, with only two shots on target. Away, they average 0.93 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per game, reflecting a mixed road record. Over their last five games (1W, 3D, 1L), they’ve scored 5 goals and conceded 4. Injuries to Jorginho (thigh), Shaylon (calf), and Matheus Felipe (ineligible due to loan from Athletico PR) persist. Their 50% possession and 3.8 shots on target per game indicate a balanced but inconsistent style under coach Fábio Matias.

Head-to-Head Stats & Historical Context

• Overall Record: Atlético Goianiense lead with 1 win to Volta Redonda’s 0, 1 draw in 2 matches

• Recent Meeting: June 22, 2025—Atlético Goianiense 2-0 Volta Redonda (Serie B)

• Key Trend: Atlético GO won the last H2H; 2 of 2 H2Hs had under 2.5 goals, averaging 1.5 goals per game; first H2H at Estádio Raulino de Oliveira since 2023

Atlético Goianiense’s 2-0 home win on June 22, 2025, at Estádio Antônio Accioly, with goals from Marcelinho and Robert Santos, showcased their dominance, with 63.4% possession and six shots on target. The March 15, 2023, clash ended in a 1-1 draw in the Copa do Brasil, with Volta Redonda advancing on penalties. Both teams scored in 50% of H2Hs, with Atlético GO averaging 1.5 goals to Volta Redonda’s 0.5. Volta Redonda’s home struggles (1W in 8) face Atlético GO’s solid away form (4W, 5D in 15), favoring the visitors in a low-scoring affair.

Key Players to Watch

Volta Redonda

• Robinho (FWD): 2 goals in Serie B; top scorer, key for any attacking threat.

• Berguinho (MID): 1 goal, 2 assists in Serie B; creative spark in midfield.

• Paulo Vitor (GK): 2 clean sheets in Serie B, 68% save rate; vital for home resilience.

Atlético Goianiense

• Marcelinho (FWD): 5 goals, 3 assists in Serie B; scored in June 2025 H2H, a primary threat.

• Robert Santos (FWD): 4 goals, 2 assists in Serie B; scored in H2H, adds dynamism.

• Ronaldo (GK): 4 clean sheets in Serie B, 68% save rate; crucial for away stability.

Tactical Insights & Match Dynamics

Volta Redonda’s 4-2-3-1, under Márcio Fernandes, relies on Robinho’s finishing and Berguinho’s creativity, with Matheus Santos anchoring defense. They average 46% possession and 2.8 shots on target per game, focusing on counters to exploit Atlético GO’s 1.2 goals conceded away, but their low scoring (1.0 goal per home game) is a concern. Atlético Goianiense’s 4-2-3-1, led by Fábio Matias, uses Marcelinho’s pace and Santos’s finishing, with Rhaldney Norberto in midfield. They average 50% possession and 3.8 shots on target, pressing high to target Volta Redonda’s 1.5 goals conceded at home. Injuries force reliance on Federico Martinez, but their defense (1.2 conceded away) holds firm. Estádio Raulino de Oliveira’s 20,000 fans will boost Volta Redonda, but their winless run dampens momentum. Betting trends favor Atlético GO at 2.30 odds, with under 2.5 goals at 1.61, reflecting their H2H dominance and Volta Redonda’s scoring struggles.