vs Prediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

Maringá are second in Group B of the second stage of Serie C on 3 points after two matches played in this round: one win and one defeat, one goal scored and one conceded. At home they lost their only match 0-1, while away they won 1-0. Looking at their last five outings this season, the most recent round ended in a defeat, before that three straight wins, and further back a draw. Botafogo PB are fourth with 0 points in this stage, both matches lost, no goals scored and two conceded. At home they lost 0-1, away they lost 0-1. In their last five outings this season the most recent round ended in a defeat, so did the one before, before that a win, further back another win and further back still a draw. The competition average is 2.27 goals per game. The prediction may change in the hours before kick-off. Confirmed line-ups, late injuries, suspensions, rotation ahead of other fixtures and the state of the pitch and the weather can all alter the picture described above. In those cases the selection may be reviewed and updated within 12 to 24 hours of the match: this happens rarely, but when it does, the version published on this page is always the current one. The data and assessments here are provided for information and statistical purposes.