Mozart could make three changes for Goiás; likely XI v Ponte Preta | OneFootball

Goiás visit Ponte Preta this Saturday, the 18th, at 4 p.m. (Brasília time), in Campinas, in a match valid for the 18th round of the Serie B of the Brazilian Championship. The team coached by Mozart are coming off a 2-2 draw with CRB at Rei Pelé and are focused on bouncing back in the second division.

According to the coaching staff, Goiás need to take all three points against Ponte Preta. This Saturday’s opponent is going through a serious financial crisis and sit in 19th place in Serie B. Ponte have managed only two wins so far.

In addition, an away win would put Goiás back in the race for a place in the G6. With a victory, the team would reach 28 points. Therefore, it is important to note that Mozart Santos will have some key players returning for the match.

Defensive midfielder Filipe Machado returns to the team this Saturday. He is back after serving an automatic suspension for his third yellow card. As a result, he should take Baldória’s place again. In addition to Filipe Machado, the coach will also have midfielder Gegê and forward Pedrinho back at his disposal.

Both have recovered from injury and will be included in the squad. The pair are expected to start the match on the bench. Mozart Santos has not confirmed Goiás’ lineup.

However, the team is expected to take the field with: Thiago Rodrigues; Rodrigo Soares, Luiz Felipe, Ramon Menezes and Djalma; Filipe Machado, Juninho and Lucas Lima; Jean Carlos, Cadu and Kadu Sousa.

Serie B changed its qualification format

Internally, Goiás believe the team need a good run of results to build confidence in Serie B. In their last five matches, the Greens have recorded two wins, two draws and one defeat. Mozart is urging caution and believes the competition will only be decided in the final rounds.

It is worth remembering that, this season, Serie B will have a different qualification model from previous years. Now the top two teams secure direct promotion to Serie A. The teams finishing from third to sixth place will then play qualification playoffs to decide the other two promoted sides.

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