Goiás is seeking its third consecutive win, following victories over Botafogo-SP and Avaí. The team is currently 11th in the league with 42 points and aims to continue dreaming of a G-6 in the Série B. Goiás has two key players out due to suspension and national team call-up: Lucas Ribeiro and Lucas Rodrigues, respectively. In their place, Luisão is likely to start in the centre-back position, with Rodrigo Soares returning to his usual spot. Filipe Machado returns from suspension and will join the midfield, while Lucas Lima and Gegê compete for a spot in the same area. Nicolas is also a contender to regain his starting position and replace Djalma on the left flank.
Atlético-GO, on the other hand, lost to São Bernardo in the previous round, ending a six-game unbeaten streak. The team has 46 points and is currently 7th in the league, aiming to regain its spot in the playoff zone. Atlético-GO has two key players out due to injury: Ramon Menezes and Marcos Vinícius. Marrony may return after recovering from his injury. The likely Atlético-GO lineup includes Paulo Victor, Warley, Adriano Martins (Tito), Junior Barreto, and Guilherme Lopes.
The match will be refereed by Wilton Pereira Sampaio (Fifa/GO), with assistant referees Bruno Pires (Fifa/GO) and Leone Carvalho (GO). Paulo Renato Moreira (RJ) will be the VAR referee.