With the hosts failing to win any of their last five home games, and the visitors unbeaten in their last fifteen away, it is hard to look past the runaway league leaders for this one. It will not be so straightforward due to missing key players, but the quality of Gustavo Scarpa should be enough to take Palmeiras one step closer to another league title.
Both teams are only narrowly above the relegation line, but the margin is much thinner for Guto Ferreira's men, who have been challenging to break down and compact at home, and we expect their desperation will propel them to three points on Wednesday.
Cuiaba are without a win in their last five matches, drawing four times and losing the other. They currently sit in the bottom four and will be eager to start turning draws into wins. Last time out, they earned a creditable point away to Athletico Paranaense in a thrilling 2-2 draw. They are currently one point from safety. America Mineiro are in great form and are unbeaten in their last nine matches in all competitions. In their last match, they enjoyed a 1-0 victory at home to Corinthians, thanks to a second-half goal from Juninho. America will be hoping to keep their impressive run going here. 0:0
Pepe and Andre return from suspensions but Cuiaba will be without Camilo and Paulão. Lucas Kal could make a return after being suspended. Martinez, Alberto and Jori miss out due to injury.
Hulk is a doubt with a calf issue. Guilherme Arana, Igor Rabello and Pedrinho miss out through injury. Junior Alonso is on International Duty with the Paraguayan National team. Rubens is suspended. Jailson and Veiga miss out here due to injury. Gustavo Gómez, Gabriel Menino, Danilo and Zé Rafael are suspended. Weverton is on International Duty with the Brazilian National Team.
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Cuiaba's last 14 home games (Brasileirão). There have been under 2.5 goals scored in America MG's last 7 games (Brasileirão). America MG have kept a clean sheet in 5 of their last 7 matches (Brasileirão). America MG have kept a clean sheet in their last 3 away matches against Cuiaba in all competitions. America MG are undefeated in their last 9 matches (Brasileirão). Cuiaba have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 3 home matches against America MG in all competitions. Cuiaba have failed to win 10 of their last 11 matches (Brasileirão).
Atletico MG have drawn their last 6 matches against Palmeiras in all competitions. There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Atletico MG's last 6 games (Brasileirão). Palmeiras are undefeated in their last 15 away matches (Brasileirão). Atletico MG have been drawing at both half time and full time in 5 of their last 6 matches against Palmeiras in all competitions. Palmeiras are undefeated in their last 6 matches against Atletico MG in all competitions. Atletico MG have failed to win their last 5 home matches (Brasileirão).
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
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