Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(29) 9 Goals 18 (39)
(22) 11 Assists 18 (32)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.9 (6.6)
32.1 Average Age 33.3
180.9 Average Height (cm) 179.9
(0.7) 0.6 Shots pg 1.2 (1)
(51%) 55% Aerial Duel Success 53% (50%)
(0.6) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.9 (0.9)
(1.3) 0.9 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Serie A.

Missing Players

Botafogo RJ
Sao Paulo
Player Reason Status Rating
Diego Souza Out 6.8
Joel Carli Doubtful 6.61
Alex Santana Doubtful 6.77
Player Reason Status Rating
Joao Rojas Out N/A

Team News

Botafogo RJ
Sao Paulo
  • Carli and Alex Santana are doubts for Saturday.
  • Diego Souza will not feature as he cannot face his parent club. Vinícius Tanque and Victor Rangel are in competition to replace him.
  • Gilson will return to the starting XI after serving a match ban.
  • Rojas is São Paulo’s only injury concern here.
  • Reinaldo has been performing well and he’s expected to keep his place at left-back on Saturday.
  • Dani Alves could feature on the opposite flank if Cuca decides to keep the same formation that draw against Ceará. However, he will likely push the former Barcelona defender into midfield, while bringing Juanfran in at right-back.

Prediction

  • Botafogo got a valuable draw from their trip to Ceará, which has kept them in the race for a top-6 finish. A win over São Paulo would probably close the gap.
  • Sao Paulo were unexpectedly held to a draw against CSA, which has stretched their winless run to four matches. They could be dumped out of the top-six if they fail to win on Saturday.
  • The visitors are way more pressured to win this match, which should benefit Botafogo on Saturday.
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