Vila Nova 2-0 Goias: result and AI prediction

Vila Nova – Goias, Serie B, Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 11:30 PM (GMT). Venue: TBD

Vila Nova is #4 in the table (44 pts) and Goias #13 (36 pts). 9 places separate the two teams in the table. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Vila Nova 2, draws 2, Goias 2. Their last meeting, on May 9, 2026, ended Goias 1-0 Vila Nova.

Vila Nova

Final score2 - 0

Goias

AI predicted: 1-0 · Final score: 2-0✓ Correct outcome

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

This is a high-pressure Goiás derby in which both sides need a response after recent setbacks, but Vila Nova retain the stronger home platform and the backing of a one-sided OBA. Guto Ferreira gets important midfield reinforcements, which should make Vila Nova more composed than in their previous outing. The concern is at centre-back, where absences and fitness doubts could force a new partnership. Goiás have their own far-reaching problems in both defence and attack, so their clearest path is to turn the match into a fractured transition battle.

Head-to-head analysis

This derby has been notably tight: the last ten meetings contain several one-goal margins and low-scoring stalemates. Goiás have won the two most recent encounters, while Vila Nova have taken recent home derby wins of their own.

Injuries and absences

Vila Nova's problem is concentrated in central defence, where Pagnussat is suspended, Breno Bora is injured and Douglas Mendes is not fully certain to start. Goiás are also depleted at both ends, with Luiz Felipe unavailable at centre-back and Anselmo Ramon absent from the forward line.

Form (last 5)

Vila NovaLeague position #4 · 44 ptsD W L

GoiasLeague position #13 · 36 ptsD W L

Vila Nova vs Goias stats

	Vila Nova	Goias
Played	26	26
Goals scored	37	25
Goals conceded	30	31
Clean sheets	8	7

Last meetings

2026-05-09Goias 1-0 Vila Nova
2026-02-01Goias 1-0 Vila Nova
2025-08-16Vila Nova 2-0 Goias
2025-04-17Goias 2-2 Vila Nova
2025-03-16Vila Nova 0-0 Goias
2025-03-09Goias 0-1 Vila Nova