Maringá and Goiás face each other in an official match of the 2026 Copa do Brasil season. The game takes place at Estádio Regional Willie Davids on Thursday, 19/03/2026, at 22:30 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Maringá Futebol Clube vs Goiás Esporte Clube, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Maringá vs Goiás

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Under 4.5 Goals

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👉 Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

If you're expecting Maringá vs Goiás to be a goal fest, think again.

We predict the total to remain under 2.5 goals in this match as neither side figures to have enough attacking firepower to give the opposition's defence much trouble.

👉 Our prediction is: Goiás win or draw

Our top tip for this match is to bet Goiás to win or draw on the Double Chance market.

While it is tough to go away from home and pick up a positive result like a win or a draw, we have seen through recent form and season statistics that Goiás has what it takes to accomplish that task. And the fact that Goiás only needs to avoid defeat makes it a more achievable result.

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Maringá comes into the match having played 2 games in the Copa do Brasil so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 3 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 6 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses.

Maringá's attack has scored 22 goals during this period. Out of this total, 6 goals were scored in the Copa do Brasil, averaging 3 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.2.

The offence system of Maringá is led by Edison Custodio dos Santos as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Antonio Eduardo Furquim de Freitas Batista, who has contributed with 0 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 4 goals with an average of 2 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 11 goals conceded in 10 matches, resulting in an average of 1.1.

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On the other hand, Goiás comes into the match having played 2 games in the Copa do Brasil so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 2 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 8 wins, 7 draws, and 0 losses.

Goiás's attack has scored 25 goals during this period. Out of this total, 5 goals were scored in the Copa do Brasil, averaging 2.5 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.67.

The offence system of Goiás is led by Anselmo Ramon Alves Erculano as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 5 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Anselmo Ramon Alves Erculano, who has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 2 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 8 goals conceded in 15 matches, resulting in an average of 0.53.

Head to head: Maringá vs Goiás

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Maringá

Brazil - Copa do Brasil

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W

3

Home W

3

Away W

3

Away Team

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Goiás

Brazil - Copa do Brasil

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W D

2

Home W

3

Away D

1

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Published on 16 March 2026, at 20:00 Last updated on 16 March 2026, at 20:00
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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