Londrina vs Goias - Serie B

Few would have predicted the narrative arc that brings Londrina and Goias together at the home ground on April 1, 2026, and the underdog storyline only adds to the Serie B occasion. Manchester United play in Gothenburg on Saturday as they take on Paris-Saint Germain in their fourth pre-season fixture.

In the Serie B table, Londrina currently occupy 18th and Goias sit 13th, and the context adds genuine weight to what is already an intriguing fixture. Londrina are in the midst of a difficult spell, WLDLD in their last five summing up a win rate of 22.22%. The visitors have been hard to predict on their travels, LLWDL in their last five reflecting a win rate of 37.04%. The contrast in attacking output — 1.19 versus 0.93 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. Paulo Fonseca's men are still smarting from their Champions League play-off exit but now sit third in the table.

The tactical battle could prove decisive. Londrina may lean on their home advantage to dictate the tempo, but Goias have shown they can be dangerous when allowed to play on their own terms. Every word from Enzo Maresca's press conference including Man City team news and Manchester derby admission.

Individual quality could tip the balance. The league's leading scorer Mikael, with 15 goals to his name this season, is a reminder of the firepower on display. The wide areas will be a key battleground, with full-backs and wingers on either side capable of swinging the contest one way or the other. Tom Heaton: Would have been frustrated at the goal he conceded but one sharp save just before half-time and safe hands after the break. 7 Leny Yoro: Should have won the header for the first goal but improved after that.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. Goias look well-equipped to take the points on the road, with a 1-2 victory well within their reach. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. The Spaniard heading to Barca all but rules out a midfield departure from the Bernabeu and thus United will likely have to look elsewhere.