Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(32) 24 Goals 18 (31)
(17) 10 Assists 9 (18)
(6.4) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.4)
28 Average Age 31.3
183 Average Height (cm) 182.4
(0.9) 1.2 Shots pg 0.9 (0.7)
(48%) 49% Aerial Duel Success 54% (49%)
(0.6) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.5)
(1.3) 0.9 Tackles pg 0.9 (0.8)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Serie A.

Missing Players

Botafogo RJ
Sport Recife
Player Reason Status Rating
Lucas Barros Out N/A
Roberto Fernández Out 7.05
Player Reason Status Rating
Leandro Barcia Out N/A

Team News

Botafogo RJ
Sport Recife
  • Forster picked up an ankle ligament injury against Palmeiras and is not expected to feature again this season.
  • Marcao returns here following suspension and is likely to be put back in the starting XI.

Prediction

  • If Botafogo lose here, they will become the first team to be relegated this season. A tie may not even be enough depending on the result in Fortaleza. If Fortaleza wins, then Botafogo must pick up three points. They are without a win in their last seven matches and unfortunately for them, relegation is a matter of if not when.
  • Sport are in a relegation battle of their own but, their situation is not as bleak as their opponents. They currently sit in 16th place, only ahead of Fortaleza on the games won tie-breaker. If Fortaleza win the night before, Sport will move into the drop-zone. They will have to put in a better performance than last time, as they were battered 3-0 at home to Flamengo.
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