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Probable Lineups

Palmeiras
4-3-3
Botafogo RJ
4-2-3-1
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(58) 36 Goals 27 (58)
(35) 22 Assists 24 (41)
(6.6) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.9 (6.6)
27.5 Average Age 27.5
178.6 Average Height (cm) 181.4
(1.1) 1.3 Shots pg 1.3 (0.9)
(50%) 49% Aerial Duel Success 53% (50%)
(0.7) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.7)
(1.1) 1.2 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Serie A.

Missing Players

Palmeiras
Botafogo RJ
Player Reason Status Rating
Joaquín Piquerez Out 6.9
Bruno Rodrigues Out N/A
Player Reason Status Rating
Tiquinho Soares Out 6.5

Team News

Palmeiras
Botafogo RJ
  • Piquerez and Bruno Rodrigues are out.
  • In normal circumstances, a side preparing for a Copa Libertadores final at the weekend uses midweek fixtures to rotate, but due to the nature of the game here, Fogo will not do that.
  • Tiquinho Soares is banned here.
  • Henrique and Barboza can return from bans here.

Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts
1 B. RJ 23 10 5 79
2 Palmeiras 22 7 9 73

Prediction

  • The match here will have a huge say in the destiny of the title. Both sides are first and second and sit on 70 points, with Palmeiras leading on Brazil's tiebreaker of games won.
  • Palmeiras come into this match having won their last three matches, which has seen them go top of the league. In midweek, they enjoyed a narrow 1-0 victory over Atletico Goianeinse away from home. They will be keen on picking up the three points in this duel.
  • Botafogo have stumbled following three draws in a row, which has seen them drop to second place. They will be eager to return to winning ways in this duel, which could have huge implications for the title race.
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Palmeiras
Botafogo RJ
Estêvão 7.38
R. Veiga 7.06
G. Gómez 6.97
L. Henrique 7.14
J. Savarino 7.07
Gregore 7.03
Estêvão 13
R. Veiga 11
J. López 10
J. Savarino 8
L. Henrique 7
T. Soares 5
Estêvão 9
R. Ríos 4
R. Veiga 3
J. Savarino 7
M. Freitas 5
Ó. Romero 4

Match Forecast

Palmeiras will score from a direct freekick  
Botafogo RJ will score from a fast break situation  
Botafogo RJ will be shown a high number of cards  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characteristics.