Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(26) 18 Goals 22 (52)
(22) 17 Assists 14 (36)
(6.5) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.9 (6.7)
29.3 Average Age 27.6
181.2 Average Height (cm) 180.5
(0.6) 0.9 Shots pg 1.3 (0.9)
(47%) 46% Aerial Duel Success 53% (49%)
(0.8) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.7)
(1.4) 1.2 Tackles pg 1.1 (1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Serie A.

Missing Players

Fluminense
Botafogo RJ
Player Reason Status Rating
Lelê Out N/A
Thiago Santos Out 6.8
Thiago Silva Doubtful 6.86
Player Reason Status Rating
Eduardo Out 6.51
Jeffinho Out 6.64
Rafael Out N/A
Júnior Santos Out 6.82
Cuiabano Out 6.95
Marlon Freitas Out 6.85

Team News

Fluminense
Botafogo RJ
  • Thiago Silva felt pain in his heel and will likely miss this one.
  • Thiago Santos is suspended.,
  • Lelê is out with an injury to his right knee.
  • Gregore can return.
  • Marlon Freitas is suspended.
  • Rafael, Eduardo, Cuiabano, Júnior Santos and Jeffinho miss out due to injury.

Prediction

  • Both come into this all-Rio clash having been in Copa Libertadores action in midweek.
  • Fluminense sit just two points above the drop zone, following last week's 2-1 loss to Juventude away from home. Despite that, in midweek they earned a 1-0 win in the Copa Libertadores over Atletico Mineiro. They will now be eager to carry that performance into this league battle.
  • Botafogo are unbeaten in their last seven matches in all competitions and will be kean on extending that here. Last week they enjoyed a 2-1 win at home against Corinthians. In midweek, they drew 0-0 at home in the Copa Libertadores against Sao Paulo.
  • The last meeting between these sides saw Botafogo enjoy a narrow 1-0 victory thanks to a second-half goal from Bastos.
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