Portuguesa-Coritiba Statistical Preview

Team News

Portuguesa

• Guto Ferreira welcomes back Diogo after a spell on the sidelines.
• The former Santos striker should earn a start in the absence of the injured Bergson.
• Willian Arão will hope to retain his place in central midfield.

Coritiba

• Péricles Chamusca must make at least one change to the side that lost to Vasco last weekend.
• Gil is suspended, meaning Victor Ferraz should earn a recall at right-back.
• Robinho hopes to be fit despite missing training during the week.

Match Facts

• Coritiba have lost 9 of their last 10 away matches in Brasileirão.
• There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Coritiba’s last 3 games in Brasileirão.
• Portuguesa are undefeated in their last 5 home matches against Coritiba in all competitions.

Prediction

• Without a win since overcoming Criciúma three weeks ago, Portuguesa will be wary of slipping back into the relegation mire.
• The Lusa have 39 points – just three more than 17th-placed Vasco.
• Coritiba are themselves just one point better off, but have recorded morale-boosting wins over Cruzeiro and Grêmio in the last fortnight.

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