Tigres do Brasil manager Neto looking for three points in Barra da Tijuca showdown

It's no vacation for neither Tigres do Brasil nor Barra da Tijuca as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.

This stadium uses grass, unlike Barra da Tijuca's home stadium. The visitors last 42 games on grass have ended in 16 wins, 12 draws and 14 losses. Everyone involved with the away team has to get their travel gear ready for this match as there's a whopping 1000 kilometers to cover before arriving at the match.

Tigres do Brasil form and stats

Three home games done for Tigres do Brasil, who are not happy collecting 0 points from these matches.

The Tigres do Brasil supporters enjoyed the previous match, watching their team host Barra da Tijuca in Carioca 2 and win 2-0. Prior to that was the away defeat visiting Friburguense (2-3).

The hosts are modest favourites in this match, with the bookmakers estimating the chance of a home win at about 50% +- five percent. It's interesting to look at how Tigres do Brasil have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found one game) they have won 1 time, drawn 0 and lost 0.

The lack of attacking qualities in Tigres do Brasil means that they have only scored 1 goal in 3 home games, less than half a goal per match. With more than 1,5 conceded goals on average, the Tigres do Brasil defense is not exactly impregnable. 5 goals conceded from 3 games. You can find more goal stats on the Statistics tab above.

Barra da Tijuca form and stats

The visitors, who have the fewest scored goals (0) away in Carioca 2, are W0-D0-L1 on the road this term. The travelling fans think it's time that their travel expenses are covered with some points now, as Barra da Tijuca have lost on their last two travels.

Two away games in a row for Barra da Tijuca, who will hope to get a better result in this one after losing 0-2 versus Tigres do Brasil in the Carioca 2. Ahead of that game was the 0-0 draw at home against Duque de Caxias.

We have checked recent matches where Barra da Tijuca have had similar odds to win. Win-draw-lose statistics from those one game were W0-D0-L1.

As for goals scored and conceded in away games so far, Barra da Tijuca has managed 0 goals and let in 2 from 1 match.

Head 2 Head

H2H stats regardless of arena (last six matches): Tigres do Brasil 1 win, 1 draw and Barra da Tijuca 4 victories. As for goals, 1 match ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), 5 games had two or less.

Tigres do Brasil missing players

Barra da Tijuca missing players