Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(61) 41 Goals 21 (35)
(44) 25 Assists 13 (24)
(6.6) 7 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.5)
34.9 Average Age 34.6
179.8 Average Height (cm) 180.4
(1.1) 1.3 Shots pg 1 (1)
(56%) 58% Aerial Duel Success 50% (48%)
(0.7) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.7 (0.6)
(1.4) 1 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Serie A.

Missing Players

Palmeiras
Ceara
Player Reason Status Rating
Ramires Out 6.07
Player Reason Status Rating
Tiago Alves Out 6.72
Juninho Quixadá Out 6.32
Lima Out 6.64
João Lucas Out 6.74
Luiz Otávio Out 7

Team News

Palmeiras
Ceara
  • Ramires will be Palmeiras' only injury concern here.
  • Luiz Adriano resumed full training and is expected to lead the line on Saturday.
  • Willian should be restored to the starting XI after featuring from the bench on Wednesday.
  • João Lucas sustained a thigh injury in midweek and will join Tiago Alves, Lima and Quixadá on the sidelines. Eduardo Brock should feature at left-back as a result.
  • Luiz Otávio will miss also out given that he's still looking for the best levels of fitness. Fabinho might be pushed to centre-back as a result.
  • Mateus Gonçalves made an impact coming from the bench last time around and he's expected to feature from the outset here.

Prediction

  • Palmeiras had a convincing win at 'Choque Rei' in midweek, beating rivals São Paulo 3-0 and their confidence will be sky high for Saturday.
  • Ceará got an important win over direct rivals Flamengo on Wednesday and will also be in high spirits for this match.
  • The hosts, however, have a far better team and are expected to dominate from the outset. However, they will have to work hard to break down a well-organised Ceará.
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