The visiting team is currently positioned 13th, having garnered 10 points via 2 wins, 4 draws, and 1 loss. They faced a setback in their penultimate match, losing to Atlético GO (1-0), but managed to draw against Ferroviário (2-2) in their most recent match. Interestingly, Novorizontino tends to achieve better results when playing away, recording 7 wins, 5 draws, and 3 defeats in their last 30 away fixtures, scoring a total of 18 goals while conceding 11. In contrast, their home form includes 4 wins, 6 draws, and 5 losses, with 14 goals scored and 15 conceded. In the last 10 away games, Novorizontino has secured 4 wins, 4 draws, and 2 defeats. They have conceded goals in 5 of their last 7 matches, indicating defensive vulnerabilities, though their attack remains effective, having found the net regularly in the same number of fixtures. There appears to be a trend for fewer goals in their away games, as 20 of the last 28 have seen less than 3 goals, and they have managed to overcome deficits in 3 of the 7 games in which they conceded the first goal.
Novorizontino is striving to establish their presence in the Brasileirão Série B. While their performance has not met expectations thus far, they are eager to enhance their standing and move away from the relegation zone. With only one loss in their previous five matches, they bring a sense of confidence and resilience into this challenging encounter against Athletic.