Goiás vs Grêmio Novorizontino: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Sun, 16 Nov '25)

The much-anticipated Brasileirão Série B clash is set to unfold at the Estádio da Serrinha, Brazil, on Sunday, 16 November 2025, local time. This encounter between Goiás and Grêmio Novorizontino promises to be a fascinating duel, with a look into past performance and form providing intriguing insights.

In their recent head-to-head encounters, Grêmio Novorizontino holds a slight edge with two victories out of the last three matches, whereas Goiás has secured just one win. Notably, their most recent confrontation occurred on Wednesday, 23 July 2025, with Grêmio Novorizontino triumphing 1-0 while playing at home.

Analyzing recent performances, Goiás approaches this match buoyed by a 1-0 victory over Cuiabá. In contrast, Grêmio Novorizontino enters after a 1-1 draw against Remo. In terms of league standings, Goiás currently occupies the 6th position, narrowly ahead of Grêmio Novorizontino who stands in 7th place.

Focusing on individual player statistics, Goiás will rely heavily on their top scorer, A. Ramon, who has achieved 9 goals this season. On the other hand, Grêmio Novorizontino's R. Soares, credited with 3 assists, will be crucial for his team’s creative play. The importance of these players in shaping the game's outcome cannot be overstated.

Examining player ratings reveals that Goiás boasts top performers such as Thiago Rodrigues (8), Tadeu (7.15), and Rafael Gava (7.11). Meanwhile, Grêmio Novorizontino’s stars include Airton (7.33), César Martins (7.25), and Rodrigo Soares (7.24). These individual match-ups could prove decisive in determining the winner of this encounter.

Possession stats indicate that Grêmio Novorizontino have had marginally better control with an average possession of 50.94% compared to Goiás’s 49.31%. Furthermore, when considering the potential for corners, Goiás leads with an average of 5.92 corners per match, while Grêmio Novorizontino averages at 5.28.

Regarding disciplinary records, both teams have displayed similar levels of aggression this season. Goiás has received 81 yellow cards, 6 red cards, and has conceded 3 penalty goals. Likewise, Grêmio Novorizontino has recorded 89 yellow cards, 6 red cards, and 3 penalty goals conceded.

The convergence of these statistics suggests a tightly contested match. However, factoring in the slightly superior recent form and head-to-head edge, Grêmio Novorizontino seems poised to edge out Goiás in this upcoming clash.