Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(64) 41 Goals 12 (32)
(42) 19 Assists 6 (20)
(6.8) 6.9 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.6)
34.6 Average Age 33.7
180.3 Average Height (cm) 181
(1) 1.1 Shots pg 1 (1)
(51%) 47% Aerial Duel Success 44% (50%)
(0.4) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.7 (0.6)
(1.5) 1.3 Tackles pg 1.3 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Serie A.

Missing Players

Palmeiras
Cruzeiro
Player Reason Status Rating
Artur Out 6.32
Gustavo Scarpa Doubtful 6.7
Alejandro Guerra Doubtful 6.44
Luan Doubtful 7.05
Player Reason Status Rating
Sassá Out 6.3

Team News

Palmeiras
Cruzeiro
  • Artur broke a bone in his arm earlier in the week and will be absent here.
  • And Felipe Melo is likely to be kept in reserve despite playing for the 'league' team against Sport.
  • Otherwise, Luiz Felipe Scolari is likely to stick to the formula he's been using in recent weeks.
  • Mano Menezes could welcome back two big players here.
  • Fred and Giorgian de Arrascaeta have both been training after injury and should be in the squad.
  • But they're likely to come off the bench, if at all, with the reserves starting.

Prediction

  • A febrile atmosphere can be expected as Palmeiras and Cruzeiro meet for the second time in the space of a few days.
  • The Copa do Brasil tie between these sides in midweek ended with a literal punch-up – and Cruzeiro forward Sassá could be in for a lively night after landing the biggest blow.
  • More significantly, it ended in victory for Cruzeiro, meaning that Palmeiras' dreams of an unlikely treble are over.
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