Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(42) 24 Goals 25 (42)
(32) 18 Assists 15 (27)
(6.5) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.4)
28.5 Average Age 31.4
180.1 Average Height (cm) 181.6
(0.7) 1 Shots pg 0.8 (0.9)
(53%) 51% Aerial Duel Success 55% (52%)
(0.6) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.5)
(1.2) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Serie A.

Missing Players

Vasco da Gama
Criciuma
Player Reason Status Rating
Jair Out 6.37
Paulinho Out 6.24
Player Reason Status Rating
Tobias Figueiredo Out 6.66

Team News

Vasco da Gama
Criciuma
  • Paulinho and Jair miss out.
  • Dimitri Payet could return here.
  • Ronald and Newton have joined the club on loan from Fortaleza and Botafogo, and they could debut here.
  • Tobias Figueiredo is injured.

Prediction

  • After an opening-day win, Vasco da Gama have now lost their last two. They will be eager to bounce back here. The most recent defeat saw them beaten 2-1 against fellow Rio side Fluminense.
  • Criciuma are still seeking their first win following two draws on the spin. The most recent came against Atletico Mineiro in at the weekend where they put in a decent display away from home to pick up a solid point. They'll be eager to put in a similar display in this duel.
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