Savio and Pedro Raulo miss out due to suspensions. Carlos Eduardo is suspended. Saravia, Cuesta, Marcal and Junior Santos made the last WhoScored team of week, during Botafogo's impressive 2-0 win over Coritiba. They'll be hoping to replicate that performance here.
Botafogo are three matches without a loss after they enjoyed a comfortable 2-0 home victory over Coritiba in their last outing. The victory moves them into 11th place. After current performances, they will be setting their sights on continental football, but know they can't allow complacency to creep in, as they're only six points above the relegation zone. Goias know a win here would see them move six points clear of their opponents. They are without a defeat in their last six matches. Despite not being at their best last time out against Bragantino, Goias earned a 1-1 draw away from home. They are unbeaten in their last five matches in this fixture. Earlier on in the season, it was Goias who earned the points with a 2-1 victory away from home. 1:1
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 12 of Botafogo RJ's last 14 games (Brasileirão). Goias have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 5 home matches against Botafogo RJ in all competitions. Goias are undefeated in their last 6 matches (Brasileirão). Goias are undefeated in their last 6 home matches against Botafogo RJ in all competitions.
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