Probable Lineups

4-5-1
4-3-3
© WhoScored.com

Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(52) 18 Goals 27 (47)
(36) 15 Assists 20 (36)
(6.7) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.6)
27.5 Average Age 30.2
181.7 Average Height (cm) 177.9
(1) 1.1 Shots pg 0.9 (0.8)
(50%) 56% Aerial Duel Success 50% (47%)
(0.5) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.5)
(1.4) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Serie A.

Missing Players

Botafogo RJ
Fortaleza
Player Reason Status Rating
Matheus Nascimento Out 6.16
Eduardo Out 6.5
Jeffinho Out 6.61
Rafael Out N/A
Júnior Santos Out 6.74
Player Reason Status Rating
Titi Out 6.51

Team News

Botafogo RJ
Fortaleza
  • Junior Santos, Eduardo, Rafael, Jeffinho and Matheus Nascimento are still recovering from injuries.
  • Savarino, Ponte, Barboza can all retrun from bans.
  • Titi can return from a ban.

Prediction

  • It's a top-of-the-table clash as league leaders Fortaleza travel to Rio de Janeiro to take on second-place Botafogo.
  • Botafogo come into this match unbeaten in their last two, following their 0-0 draw with Bahia at the weekend. They will be kean on returning to winning ways in this duel.
  • Fortaleza lead the Brasileirao by a single point and come into this match in wonderful form having won their last five league matches. Last time out, they enjoyed a 1-0 victory at home against Corinthians.
© WhoScored.com

User Predictions

Comments (1)