Despite their first appearance in the round of 16 in four years, Atletico Goianiense will have a difficult time against Olimpia on Thursday at Estadio do Governo do Estado de Goias with kickoff at 5:30 pm.
Despite having five shots on target last Thursday, Goianiense have struggled to generate much offensively lately, with their manager Jorginho struggling to solve their problems in the attacking third.
Their team has tallied a goal or fewer in four straight matches in all competitions, while going winless over that stretch. Even though they will have their work cut out to reverse their current two-goal deficit, Atletico can look to their form in the group stage as motivation that this deficit is far from impossible to overturn.
They have a 100% record at home in this competition and are unbeaten through three games, outscoring their opponents 8-2 while also posting two clean sheets.
After being disappointed with their performance in the Copa Libertadores, Olimpia managed to pick themselves up and put forth an impressive effort in the opening leg of this tie. In one game, the Paraguayans have tallied more goals than they had in their four previous round of 16 appearances at this competition.
As with most teams in the Primera Division of Paraguay, Olimpia are defined by their defending, conceding a goal or fewer in seven consecutive matches in all competitions and posting back-to-back shutouts.
Atletico Goianiense vs Olimpia Head to Head
Both sides have one game against each other with hosts winless while visitors with one win. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Goianiense 1-2 Sao Paulo
- Olimpia 2-0 Goianiense
- Ceara 1-1 Goianiense
- Goias 0-0 Goianiense
Away
- Guarani 0-2 Olimpia
- Olimpia 2-0 Goianiense
- Olimpia 4-1 Octubre
- Nacional 1-1 Olimpia
Atletico Goianiense Team News
Goianiense midfielders Shaylon and Jorginho each have two goals in this competition, while Wellington Rato has scored four. Ronaldo replaced Luan Polli in goal at the halfway point of the group stage, posting one or fewer goals allowed in each of his last two games in that role.
Olimpia Team News
When they lost 2-1 to Sao Paulo this past weekend, three first-timers took the field for Fluminense. Replacement Edson, Airton and Shaylon replaced Wanderson, Luiz Fernando and Jorginho. Derlis Gonzalez and Alejandro Silva both found the mark in the opening leg of this tie as Gaston Olveira made five stops to collect a clean sheet.
Prediction and Odds
Goianiense’s lack of scoring depth has hurt them this season, which is why they are currently in a relegation battle and it could happen again this week.
- Draw
- Double Chance
- Both Teams to Score
