Probable Lineups

4-2-3-1
4-3-2-1
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(44) 29 Goals 25 (36)
(31) 18 Assists 18 (29)
(6.7) 7 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.7)
36.3 Average Age 33
182 Average Height (cm) 181.2
(0.8) 1 Shots pg 1.2 (1)
(55%) 58% Aerial Duel Success 50% (48%)
(0.6) 0.8 Dribbles pg 0.9 (0.6)
(1.5) 1.4 Tackles pg 1 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Serie A.

Missing Players

Sao Paulo
Botafogo RJ
Player Reason Status Rating
Rodrigo Caio Out 6.83
Éder Militão Out 7.65
Húdson Out 7.1
Christian Cueva Out 7.17
Player Reason Status Rating
João Paulo Out 6.36
Roberto Fernández Out 7.19
Renatinho Doubtful 6.4

Team News

Sao Paulo
Botafogo RJ
  • Diego Aguirre should name a similar XI to the one that beat América Mineiro.
  • But Éder Militão and Hudson serve bans and will need replacing.
  • Bruno and Petros look like viable options.
  • Centre-back Joel Carli should return to the side after serving a one-game suspension.
  • Yago is the man most likely to drop to the bench.
  • Attacking midfielder Renatinho is once more a doubt with muscle pains.

Prediction

  • The season is still young, but if you had offer São Paulo their current position before the big kick-off, they would have snatched your hand off.
  • There looked to be a lot of work for Diego Aguirre to do, but the Uruguayan has quickly shaped a durable side – they're still unbeaten and now just a point off top.
  • They will be confident of claiming a third win in a row against Botafogo, who have been fairly tame away from home so far.
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