Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(32) 4 Goals 39 (59)
(17) 6 Assists 22 (36)
(6.4) 6.4 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.5)
26.4 Average Age 29
179.7 Average Height (cm) 182.7
(0.9) 1 Shots pg 1.1 (0.9)
(48%) 52% Aerial Duel Success 51% (53%)
(0.7) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.5)
(1.3) 0.9 Tackles pg 0.8 (0.7)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Serie A.

Missing Players

Botafogo RJ
Sao Paulo
Player Reason Status Rating
Lucas Barros Out N/A
Rafael Forster Out 6.4
Caio Alexandre Out 6.49
Roberto Fernández Out 7.05
Kanu Out 6.58
Diego Cavalieri Doubtful 6.46
Player Reason Status Rating
Walce Out N/A
Lizeiro Out N/A
Gonzalo Carneiro Out 6.44
Dani Alves Out 7.1

Team News

Botafogo RJ
Sao Paulo
  • Caio Alexandre has a thigh problem and will not feature here.
  • Kanu is suspended after picking up a red card in the last match.
  • Carneiro misses out here due to a hip injury.
  • Dani Alves is suspended after he picked up his ninth yellow card of the season last time out.
  • Some positive news for Sao Paulo is that Gabriel Sara returns following injury.

Prediction

  • Botafogo hasn't tasted victory since December. With their opponents playing on Friday night, they will be hoping to take advantage of any fatigue Sao Paulo may be feeling. Their last outing was a 2-0 loss against Goias, which confirmed they will finish rock bottom of the Brasileirão.
  • Sao Paulo's very slim chances of lifting the league title came to an end on Friday as they drew 1-1 with Palmeiras. Their focus now turns to trying to gain automatic qualification for the Copa Libertadores group stages. With only one win in their last nine, they will be eager to take advantage of a poor Botafogo side.
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