The Hurricane made its last game before confronting another miner. On Sunday, May 13, also at the Arena da Baixada, faced Atletico-MG. It came in advantage in the marker, but took the turn and ended up losing by 2 to 1. It was his third defeat followed and sixth game without victory.
With five points (one win, two draws and two losses), Rubro-negro is outside the relegation zone of Brasileirão, but has the same score of Bahia, which opens the sticking region. It is not only in a more delicate situation thanks to the defeat that applied in Chapecoense, by 5 to 1, in the first round of the tournament. It was his latest victory, recorded on April 15.
The team to face Cruzeiro will be different from the one that played Sunday. Defender Thiago Heleno and midfielder Lucho Gonzáles and Matheus Rosseto, who were spared so they could have more time to recover from physical injury, should be listed as starters by coach Fernando Diniz.
However, there are doubts about the sides. Both Jonhathan, right, and Renan Lodi, the left, were injured in Sunday’s match. They will undergo further tests that will determine if they could be available on Wednesday. Another medical problem is the defender Paulo André. The veteran player has been suffering from back pain.
The probable red-black team for the confrontation is Santos; Zé Ivaldo (Paulo André), Thiago Heleno and Pavez; Rossetto, Lucho, Camacho and Carleto; Guilherme, Nikão and Pablo.
After a poor start in the Brasileirão having attended the relegation zone in the first rounds, Cruzeiro reacted. On Sunday, May 13, at home, he made Sport his victim. At Mineirão, he made it 2-0 to reach his third straight win – the second for the Brazilian Championship – and his five undefeated series (four wins and a draw) to five. In addition, he reached the fifth game without having his defense leaked. In that period, he scored 14 goals.
The atmosphere at the Toca da Raposa was even more joyful with the call of the defender Dedé for the Brazilian team. He has appeared on the list of 35 pre-selected for the 2018 World Cup Russia contest. A prize for an athlete who has suffered serious injuries in recent years. He has not been called to the World Cup but coach Tite has made it clear that it is a potion for the competition if the holders get hurt during the preparation.
Coach Mano Menezes did not reveal the lineup for the clash. It is a mystery since next Sunday the commitment of Cruzeiro by Brasileirão is just the classic against Atlético-MG. This can cause holders that show too great physical wear and tear to be spared. Dedé, however, has guaranteed stature. He received the third yellow card in the game against Sport and will have to comply automatic suspension against the Rooster. So there’s no reason to stay out in Curitiba.
Teams have similar tactical posture. They like possession, even if it does not mean offense. They exchange passes of intense form until an opportunity of finalization appears. If the gap is not open at least avoid the rival has the chance to create something. Thus, the draw is a good guessing option for the confrontation.
Prediction Today: A tie
Odds: 3.20
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