In-form Juventude can extend unbeaten run against Botafogo SP

Botafogo SP lined up in a 4-1-4-1 in their last league match, with Higo leading the line and supported by four attacking midfielders: Kevin, Rafael Gava, Everton Moreli and Xexeu. However, their standout performer was goalkeeper Victor Souza, who made a string of saves to repel heavy pressure and preserve a draw.

Juventude used a 3-4-2-1 in their previous league outing, with Alison Safira starting up front and Fabio Lima plus Marcos Paulo pushing forward from deeper positions. Alison Safira opened the scoring midway through the first half, midfielder Riel Silva doubled the lead in the second half, and goalkeeper Jandrei delivered a strong display to keep a clean sheet as the team secured all three points.

Botafogo SP will be without defenders Carlao and Jonathan through injury, while Juventude are missing defender Alan Ruschel. Neither side has any suspended players.

Botafogo SP drew 0-0 away to Londrina in their last league game, making it back-to-back league draws, while their home form has been inconsistent. Facing one of the division's leading sides here will put their defence under real pressure.

Juventude beat Cuiaba 2-0 at home in their last league match and are now unbeaten in six league games, with five wins and one draw, while also conceding no goals in that run. They have been in excellent form and remain extremely solid at the back; although they tend to be more cautious away from home, they still look capable of at least taking a point, with a win also firmly in sight.

The two teams have met four times recently, with each side recording one win, alongside two draws and one defeat overall in that sequence. Juventude won the most recent victory between the sides 2-0, and their last meeting produced 11 corners.