Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(47) 19 Goals 26 (45)
(34) 14 Assists 19 (34)
(6.6) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.6)
28.4 Average Age 31
180.2 Average Height (cm) 178.2
(0.8) 1 Shots pg 0.8 (0.8)
(54%) 55% Aerial Duel Success 49% (47%)
(0.7) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.5)
(1.3) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.1 (1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Serie A.

Missing Players

Sao Paulo
Fortaleza
Player Reason Status Rating
Rafinha Out 6.22
Lucas Moura Out 7.26
Wellington Rato Out 6.55
Player Reason Status Rating
Calebe Doubtful 6.06
Matheus Rossetto Doubtful 6.64

Team News

Sao Paulo
Fortaleza
  • Thiago Carpini replaced Dorival Junior as manager this summer. Junior left for the Brazilian national team. Last season, Carpini led Juventude to Serie A.
  • He is already under pressure after a tough start.
  • Rafinha, Lucas and Wellington Rato miss out due to injury.
  • Thiago Galhardo is expected to leave the club for Goais.
  • Calebe and Matheus Rossetto are injury doubts.

Prediction

  • Sao Paulo had a 2023 to remember as they lifted the Copa do Brasil. In the league, they finished in 11th place, something they will be hoping to better this time around. They suffered a shock Quarter-final exit in the Paulista state championship at the hands of Gremio Novorizontino. In midweek, they ran out 2-0 winner in the Copa Libertadores against Cobresal.
  • Fortaleza are winless in their last three Copa do Nordeste matches, they also suffered a penalty shootout loss to Ceara in the State Championship final. In midweek, they enjoyed a 5-0 over Nacional Potosi in the Copa Sudamericana. Last season, the Northeastern club finished in tenth place and reached the Copa Sudamericana final.
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