Home team Goals 2

Away team Goals 1

Home team GoalKeeper Saves 5

Away team Goalkeeper Saves 4

Home team shots on target 5

Away team shots on target 7

Home team shots off target 4

Away team shots off target 6

Home team Corner kicks 3

Away team Corner kicks 4

Home team Fouls 6

Away team Fouls 7

Home team Substitutions 2

Away team Substitutions 3

Home team Offsides 3

Away team Offsides 1

When it comes to the football betting perspective on the Campeonato Paraibano clash between Nacional Patos PB and Sousa EC on the 21st of January 2024, it's safe to say it was a closely fought match, however, Nacional Patos PB had the edge in terms of overall performance and secured a 2-1 victory.

Statistical data from the game shows that Sousa EC had more shots both on and off target, with 7 and 6 respectively over Nacional Patos PB’s 5 and 4, but it was Nacional Patos PB who managed to convert their opportunities into goals. This result could be attributed to the great performance of the Nacional Patos PB goalkeeper, who recorded 5 saves compared to the 4 saves by the Sousa EC goalkeeper.

The game data also shows that Sousa EC posed a significant threat, earning more corner kicks (4) than Nacional Patos PB (3). However, Nacional Patos PB's defensive solidity is revealed through the higher number of goal saves and fewer corners conceded.

Although the foul count was close, with Nacional Patos PB committing 6 fouls over Sousa EC’s 7, it did not lead to any game-changing instances as both teams managed to end the game with no yellow or red cards.

Nacional Patos PB’s strategy regarding game flow, as reflected by offsides, might have also impacted the match outcome. They were flagged offsides three times, suggesting that they regularly attempted to push boundaries and exploit Sousa EC’s defensive alignment, while Sousa EC was only flagged offside once.

In terms of in-game adjustments, Sousa EC made more substitutions (3) compared to Nacional Patos PB (2). Whether or not these substitutions had the desired effect is arguable, considering that Sousa EC didn't manage to win the match.

In betting terms, the decision to back Nacional Patos PB would have been extremely beneficial. They displayed a more clinical performance in attack, a solid defence and were able to adapt effectively against their opponent’s tactics. Despite Sousa EC's higher number of shots and corners, their inability to convert those opportunities and the lower goalkeeper saves percentage shows where they fell short. This match recorded a high amount of 'goal action', serving as a reminder to bettors of the importance of considering the quality of chances and defensive tenacity when wagering.

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