Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(59) 48 Goals 14 (32)
(36) 23 Assists 7 (17)
(6.5) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.4 (6.4)
28.4 Average Age 30.6
181.5 Average Height (cm) 180.3
(0.9) 1.2 Shots pg 1.1 (0.9)
(53%) 51% Aerial Duel Success 51% (48%)
(0.6) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.7 (0.6)
(0.7) 0.8 Tackles pg 0.9 (1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Serie A.

Missing Players

Sao Paulo
Botafogo RJ
Player Reason Status Rating
Walce Out N/A
Lizeiro Out N/A
Dani Alves Out 7.1
Player Reason Status Rating
Kelvin Out 6.14
Lucas Barros Out N/A
Guilherme Out N/A
Iván Angulo Out 5.7
Roberto Fernández Out 7.05
Victor Luís Out 6.84

Team News

Sao Paulo
Botafogo RJ
  • One of Sao Paulo's key players, Dani Alves, will miss here after picking up a third yellow card last time out.
  • Walce and Lizeiro also miss out through injury.
  • Guilherme, Angulo, Fernandez, Kelvin and Barros all miss out through injury.
  • Victor Luis also misses out after being sent off last time out.
  • Kevin and Kanu return to the squad after missing the last match due to suspension.

Prediction

  • Table-toppers Sao Paulo will be hoping to extend their lead at the top to seven points with a victory here. The hosts have tasted victory in their last three matches, scoring seven goals and conceding just once. They will be hopeful of victory here. However, the last time Sao Paulo dropped points at home was against a side in the relegation zone.
  • In contrast, Botafogo have lost their last five matches, and not won since October. The Botafogo faithful are desperate for an upturn in form, as at the moment relegation looks more than likely. Last time out, they suffered a 1-0 home loss to bitter rivals Flamengo, adding to their misery.
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