Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(43) 21 Goals 24 (58)
(30) 20 Assists 16 (41)
(6.4) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.6)
28.4 Average Age 27.3
179.7 Average Height (cm) 183.9
(0.8) 1 Shots pg 1 (0.9)
(48%) 53% Aerial Duel Success 49% (50%)
(0.7) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.8)
(1.2) 0.9 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Serie A.

Missing Players

Cruzeiro
Botafogo RJ
Player Reason Status Rating
João Marcelo Doubtful 6.9
Zé Ivaldo Doubtful 6.61
No missing players.

Team News

Cruzeiro
Botafogo RJ
  • Ze Ivaldo and Joao Marcelo are doubts here.
  • Jeffinho returns to the club on loan following a spell in Europe.

Prediction

  • Cruzeiro suffered a 3-1 loss to Atletico Mineiro at home in the state championship final at the weekend, before a 3-3 draw with Alianza Petrolera in the Copa Sudamericana in midweek. They'll be hoping for an improvement here. Last season, Cruzeiro finished 14th in the Brasileirao.
  • Botafogo looked like they were going to romp to a league title last season before a horrendous second half of the year saw them drop to fifth place. They will be hoping for an improvement having suffered back-to-back losses in the Copa Libertadores, the most recent coming against LDU Quito away from home.
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