Portuguesa-Gremio Statistical Preview

Probable Lineups

Team News

Portuguesa

• Guto Ferreira is without defensive midfielder Bruno Henrique, who is suspended.
• Fit-again Muralha is likely to stand in.
• Héverton and Willian Arão are available after serving bans of their own.

Gremio

• Renato Gaúcho is likely to name the same side that beat Goiás last weekend.
• Edu Vargas and Kléber will play off target man Hernán Barcos again.
• Elano serves a suspension.

Match Facts

• Portuguesa have kept a clean sheet in 7 of their last 9 home matches in Brasileirão.
• There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Portuguesa’s last 5 games in Brasileirão.
• Portuguesa have scored at least 2 goals in their last 4 matches against Gremio in all competitions.
• Portuguesa have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 3 matches against Gremio in all competitions.
• Portuguesa are undefeated in 10 of their last 11 home matches in Brasileirão.
• Gremio have failed to win their last 5 away matches in Brasileirão.

Prediction

• Neither side has a great deal to play for in this game at the Canindé.
• Grêmio have already secured Libertadores qualification under Renato Gaúcho.
• Portuguesa are safe from relegation after last week’s win over Ponte Preta.

Portuguesa 1 - 1 Gremio