Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(36) 25 Goals 32 (57)
(29) 20 Assists 23 (39)
(6.7) 6.9 Average Ratings 7.1 (6.8)
31.1 Average Age 33.1
182.3 Average Height (cm) 180.5
(1) 1.2 Shots pg 1.2 (1)
(48%) 48% Aerial Duel Success 55% (51%)
(0.8) 0.9 Dribbles pg 0.7 (0.8)
(1.1) 1 Tackles pg 1.4 (1.9)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Serie A.

Missing Players

Botafogo RJ
Flamengo
Player Reason Status Rating
Jefferson Out 6.55
Jean Irmer Out 6.83
João Paulo Doubtful 6.36
Player Reason Status Rating
Juan Out 6.83

Team News

Botafogo RJ
Flamengo
  • Jean is still having issues with his thigh and is likely to miss out here.
  • Matheus Fernandes is likely to stand in for him.
  • Marcelo and Luiz Fernando are available again after bans.
  • Marlos Moreno is available after suspension.
  • But the Colombian is likely to start this one on the bench anyway.
  • The starting XI should be the same as the one used against São Paulo.

Prediction

  • All eyes will be on Flamengo flyer Vitinho in this Rio de Janeiro derby; he left Botafogo under a cloud five years ago and this is his first visit back.
  • He hasn't shown his very best for Fla so far, but there have been some encouraging signs in recent weeks and it would be no big surprise if the law of the ex was invoked here.
  • The away side also know that only a win will do if they're to maintain their slim chances of winning the title.
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