Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(52) 27 Goals 37 (54)
(36) 23 Assists 19 (33)
(6.7) 6.9 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.6)
29.5 Average Age 27.3
182.6 Average Height (cm) 180
(1) 1.1 Shots pg 1.4 (1.1)
(50%) 54% Aerial Duel Success 51% (50%)
(0.5) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.6)
(1.3) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Serie A.

Missing Players

Botafogo RJ
Palmeiras
Player Reason Status Rating
Matheus Nascimento Out 6.16
Rafael Out N/A
Jeffinho Out 6.61
Pablo Out 6.7
Diego Hernández Out 6.31
Player Reason Status Rating
Bruno Rodrigues Out N/A
Murilo Out 6.91
Lázaro Out 6.45
Zé Rafael Out 6.49

Team News

Botafogo RJ
Palmeiras
  • Pablo, Rafael, Jeffinho and Matheus Nascimento are still recovering from injuries.
  • Bastos and Tiquinho Soares can return from bans.
  • Diego Hernández is banned.
  • Zé Rafael, Bruno Rodrigues, Lázaro and Murilo are injured.
  • New signing Maurício could make his debut, having joined from Internacional.

Prediction

  • Both sides sit on 33 points coming into this duel.
  • Botafogo lead the Brasileirao on goal difference. They are unbeaten in their last five matches, a run which has seen them claim victory in their last three. Last time out, they enjoyed a 1-0 victory on the road against Vitoria.
  • Palmeiras know a win here would see them take top spot. They have won three of their last four matches. Their most recent outing saw them enjoy a 3-1 victory over Atletico GO at home in the league.
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