Botafogo RJ - Chapecoense AF    (won)

Botafogo RJ - Chapecoense AF:

Both teams are not experiencing the best moments in Brasilerao.
Botafogo is placed in the twelfth place with 17 points, and comes from two consecutive defeats against Flamengo and Corinthians. He is trying not to lose the train to qualify for an international competition, but in the last period his performance is not entirely convincing.
The two consecutive losses have cost the exoneration of their coach Valentim, now has arrived the new coach Marcos Paquetá, with the aim of bringing the Botafogo in an international competition, be it the Copa Libertadores or the South American Cup.
The situation is not beautiful even with their own fans, yesterday they showed up in 100 and protested at headquarters.
For this meeting Marcos Paquetá can not count on two experienced goalkeepers like Jefferson and Gatito, the young goalkeeper Saulo said he is ready to face Chapecoense.
 He will be the team's goalkeeper in the game against Chapecoense.
Jefferson reported a slight fracture of the thyroid cartilage and the edema of the vocal cords when he collided with Lucas Paquetá in the game of Flamengo's second goal.
Gatido meanwhile, is recovering from his injury. This Tuesday, he got to train with the other teammates.
Saulo is the only goalkeeper available for Botafogo.
Also missing striker Aguirre, who is disqualified, was sent off in the last game against Flamengo, the rest of the team can be considered the best to face Chape.
Chapecoense:
On the other hand Chapecoense coached by Gilson Kleina, are not going through a good time, they come from three consecutive draws, weighs the internal draw against Bahia for 1-1 in the previous round, the team can not get away from the red zone permanently.
Moreover, when they go far from their stadium they have not managed to win a match, collecting 0 victories, three draws and four defeats.
With these results Chapecoense is in 14th place with 16 points, one less than his rival Botafogo.
Chapecoense goes to Rio not in the best way, it becomes unthinkable to stop breaking their fast away thinking to win here in Rio at Nilton Santos.
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For the match against Botafogo, coach Gilson Kleina has two problems.
He can not count on striker Wellington Paulista, suspended for the third yellow card, and on midfielder Luiz Antônio, the latter sold for Saudi Arabian football.
Attackers Bruno Silva and Osman should be substitutes.
Probable lineups:
Botafogo-RJ:
Saul; Luis Ricardo, Joel Carli, Igor Rabello and Moisés;
Rodrigo Lindoso, Matheus Fernandes, Jean and Leonardo Valencia; Rodrigo Pimpão and Kieza.
Técnico: Marcos Paquetá.
Chapecoense-SC:
Jandrei; Eduardo, Douglas, Rafael Thyere and Bruno Pacheco; Márcio Araújo, Elicarlos and Canteros; Bruno Silva, Osman and Leandro Pereira.
Técnico: Gilson Kleina.
Final analysis:
Botafogo is extremely in need of returning to victory in its Nilton Santos stadium, Paquetá has the great task of restoring tranquility and confidence with its fans.
You play Rio in front of your audience, tonight for Botafogo it's time to win, the three points in Rio are vital, against an opponent like the Chapecoense who is struggling for survival in the series, which is not still been able to win a game away from their stadium.
In addition there will be two very heavy absences, we add that Chapecoense had to cope with several sales, the club has weakened compared to last season, think that they managed to retain their goalkeeper Jandrei, was a step away from moving to the Italian club Sampdoria.
I believe that today Botafogo in Rio, at Nilton Santos, will get a very important victory, for these important reasons I bet on the victory of Botafogo.
Good luck.