Figueirense – Boa Prediction & Picks (27.04.2018)

Figueirense and Boa meet forces at Estádio Orlando Scarpelli, in a match for the 3rd round of Serie B. There is only record of 2 recent direct matches between these two teams: on 08-09-2017, which ended with a draw for (1 -1), and on 05-30-2017, which ended with the victory of Boa by (0-2). In this game the home factor may be decisive, since the Boa presents considerable differences in their results at home and as a visitor.

Figueirense:

Currently in the 2nd position, the team of the house won 6 points so far. In the first day he managed to win at home Juventude by (2-1). In the following day, the final score recorded a victory by (0-2) in the visit to Goiás. This is a team that usually maintains its competitive levels in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 8 wins, 5 draws and 2 losses in away matches; against 10 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses at their stadium. In the last 10 home matches the Figueirense has a record of 6 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss. Their attack has scored regularly, since they have scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches.

The goal of the Figueirense team for this season is evident. The team wants to return to the first division of the Brazilian championship, but to achieve this they will have to continue showing good football within the field throughout the competition. The team of the house, so far, is with a 100% advantage and acting next to his fan will go behind three other points. In the last round the home team achieved an excellent result away from home, against Goiás, as they won by the score of 2×0. The coach should not have important absences for this duel.

Boa:

Currently in 20th place, the visiting team did not conquer any points until this moment. In the 1st round lost out to Londrina by (1-0). On the following day, the final score recorded a loss by (0-2) in the home game against Fortaleza. This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 3 wins, 4 draws and 8 losses in away matches, with 5 goals scored and 14 conceded; against 5 wins, 6 draws and 4 losses at their stadium, with 17 goals scored and 15 suffered. In the last 10 away matches for all competitions, Boa won 2, tied 1 and lost 7. The team allowed goals in 7 of the last 10 matches for the opponent, so his defense needs to improve, and his attack needs improve, since they have not scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches. In their away matches there is a tendency for few goals, since 42 of the last 52 matches have ended with Under 2,5 goals. In 15 games, he never got the comeback in the 8 games in which he suffered the first goal. There is 1 period that stands out in the last 20 away matches for all competitions: they have scored 3 of their 6 goals between minutes (31′-45 ‘).

It’s been a very difficult start for the Boa Esporte team, since it is currently at the bottom of the table and it is not by chance, because until now it has played twice in the competition and ended up being defeated both times. Playing away from their fans, the visiting team will try to score defensively with enough intelligence and at the same time look for spaces to counterattack. In the last match played by the competition, the Boa Esporte team ended up being defeated by the Fortaleza, by the score of 2×0. The visiting coach must take the field to a very competitive team with a more defensive posture.