Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(36) 17 Goals 31 (55)
(29) 13 Assists 20 (41)
(6.7) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.7)
31.9 Average Age 35.6
181.8 Average Height (cm) 181.9
(1) 1.1 Shots pg 1.2 (1)
(48%) 52% Aerial Duel Success 56% (53%)
(0.6) 0.9 Dribbles pg 0.8 (0.7)
(1) 1 Tackles pg 1.3 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Serie A.

Missing Players

Botafogo RJ
Atletico MG
Player Reason Status Rating
João Paulo Out 6.36
Jefferson Out 6.55
Matheus Fernandes Out N/A
Marcinho Out 6.88
Player Reason Status Rating
Clayton Out N/A
Gustavo Blanco Out 7.25
Adílson Out 6.9
Elias Out 6.73
Fábio Santos Doubtful 6.87

Team News

Botafogo RJ
Atletico MG
  • There's no Matheus Fernandes or Marcinho for Botafogo this weekend.
  • The former was sent off last weekend and the latter picked up his third yellow card.
  • Bochecha should start in midfield with Luis Ricardo in defence.
  • Matheus Galdezani is expected to take the place of the suspended Elias.
  • Left-back Fábio Santos is again a doubt with an ankle knock.
  • Nathan and Juan Cazares look set to start together for the first time.

Prediction

  • The Zé Ricardo era at Botafogo has got off to a decent enough start: after the draw with Paraná, O Glorioso beat Nacional to progress in the Sul-Americana.
  • If Chilean playmaker Leo Valencia can keep up the level of performance he produced in that latter game, it will be good news for the Rio side.
  • Atlético Mineiro looked good against Santos last weekend, but Thiago Larghi will be aware that they need to improve away from home.
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