Probable Lineups

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4-5-1
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(44) 28 Goals 22 (52)
(36) 21 Assists 15 (36)
(6.4) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.7)
29.2 Average Age 29.2
178.8 Average Height (cm) 182.2
(0.8) 1 Shots pg 0.8 (1)
(53%) 56% Aerial Duel Success 51% (50%)
(0.5) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.6)
(1.2) 0.9 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Serie A.

Missing Players

Bahia
Botafogo RJ
Player Reason Status Rating
Gilberto Out 6.85
Nicolás Acevedo Out 6.44
Player Reason Status Rating
Matheus Nascimento Out 6.16
Eduardo Out 6.49
Jeffinho Out 6.61
Rafael Out N/A
Júnior Santos Out 6.78
Alexander Barboza Out 6.93
Jefferson Savarino Out 7.04
Mateo Ponte Out 6.8

Team News

Bahia
Botafogo RJ
  • Gilberto and Azevedo miss out due to injury.
  • Junior Santos, Eduardo, Rafael, Jeffinho and Matheus Nascimento are still recovering from injuries.
  • Lucas Halter can return from a ban.
  • Savarino, Ponte, Barboza all miss out due to suspension.

Prediction

  • Bahia sit in fifth place and have had a week to prepare for the duel here. They have won their last three in all competitions and saw off Gremio in a 2-0 victory on the road at the weekend.
  • What a week it has been for Botafogo. They lead the way in Brazil and enjoyed a 4-1 battering of rivals Flamengo last time out, before eliminating Palmeiras to progress to the Copa Libertadores Quarter Finals.
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