Team news
Ypiranga lined up in a 3-4-2-1 in their last league match, with Alisson Safira leading the line and Ral Silva plus Marcos Paulo pushing forward from attacking midfield in support. Centre-back Messias scored before half-time to put the team ahead, while goalkeeper Jandrei made a number of saves throughout the game to preserve a clean sheet and was one of the key men in the win.
Cuiaba also used a 3-4-2-1 in their last league outing, with Vinicius Barrosotto as the lone striker and Weverson plus Pepe supporting from behind. They conceded early, but wing-back Marllon scored and an own goal from the opposition helped them turn the game around. However, they were pegged back before the break. In the second half, Cuiaba slowed the tempo and focused more on defending, successfully avoiding any further goals and ultimately taking a point.
Ypiranga have Alan Ruschel unavailable through injury, while Cuiaba are without forwards Eliel and Hernandez. Neither side has any suspended players.
Recent form
Ypiranga beat Vila Nova 1-0 at home in their last league match. They are unbeaten in their last five league games with four wins and one draw, and have not conceded a single goal in that run, underlining how solid they have been defensively. Playing at home gives them another layer of confidence.
Cuiaba drew 2-2 away to Sao Bernardo in their last league match and are unbeaten in their last three league games with one win and two draws. Their attacking output on the road has been inconsistent, so they are likely to put the emphasis on defence here.
Meetings between these two sides have usually been low-scoring, so the preferred pick is under goals. In the last four meetings, Cuiaba have two wins and two draws. The most recent meeting ended 1-1, and that match produced 11 corners.