Season ticket holders at Estádio Luso-Brasileiro haven’t seen too many victories this season, with Portuguesa RJ U20 languishing in the 6th position so far. The guesting Botafogo U20 will be hopeful to defend their higher league position in this one.
It's no vacation for neither Portuguesa nor Botafogo U20 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.
Portuguesa RJ U20 form and stats
Portuguesa RJ U20 have played three Carioca U20 home games so far, perhaps enough to set expectations for the season. In that case, only 3 points from these matches could be a signal of rough times ahead. Three draws from their last three home games means a steady supply of points here at Estádio Luso-Brasileiro, but a victory now would be sweet for Portuguesa.
In their previous game, led his Portuguesa to a defeat in the Carioca U20 match away at Bangu U20. The manager is hoping to put things right immediately here at Estádio Luso-Brasileiro. In the match before that, Portuguesa hosted America RJ U20 and drew the game 2-2.
The Portuguesa manager has got the team scoring with 6 from 3 home games in the league. Goals are flowing in at the wrong end for Portuguesa with 6 goals conceded in these matches.
Botafogo U20 form and stats
Botafogo U20 are doing rather OK so far in their away games in the Carioca U20, having played 3 games and collected 4 points (1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss).
Botafogo are travelling again after losing away to Vitoria U20 in their previous match (0-1). Prior to that match, a home win 3-0 against Madureira U20 in the Carioca U20.
So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Botafogo U20 playing away and similar expectations, we found four relevant matches. Results were two Botafogo wins, two draws and zero defeats.
A quick return to home after this game, as Botafogo U20 are hosting Vasco U20 in the Brasileiro U20 only three days away.
The attacking power of Botafogo when travelling is not overwhelming with 2 goals scored from 3 league matches away. Botafogo are defending well in their away games, having conceded only 2 times in 3 matches. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
Portuguesa RJ U20 missing players
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| Portuguesa RJ U20 | Botafogo U20 | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 7 | 3 | 0 | Played | P | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 15 | 6 | 0 | Scored | S | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| 13 | 6 | 0 | Conceded | C | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 100% | 100% | 0% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 100% | 100% | 0% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 33% | 71% |
| 100% | 100% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 0% | 29% |
| 71% | 100% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 0% | 14% |
| 29% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 100% | 100% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 33% | 43% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 33% | 29% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 33% | 29% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4.2 | 4 | 0 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 1.3 | 2.1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 60 | 35 | 0 | Total Shots | T S | 27 | 38 | 65 |
| 33 | 17 | 0 | Shots on Target | S O | 7 | 8 | 21 |
| 36% | 35% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 14% | 25% | 38% |
- All of Portuguesa RJ U20's home-matches have had more than 3,5 goals.
- Botafogo U20 haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Portuguesa RJ U20 has the fewest points (3) at home in Carioca U20
- Portuguesa RJ U20 has the most conceded goals (6) at home in Carioca U20
- Portuguesa RJ U20 has the most matches over the total-line (5) in Carioca U20
- Portuguesa RJ U20 has the the worst goal difference (0) at home in Carioca U20
- Portuguesa RJ U20 have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their matches.
- Portuguesa RJ U20 have not yet lost a game at home.
- Portuguesa RJ U20 have scored in all their matches so far.
- Portuguesa RJ U20 have yet to win a game at home.
- Portuguesa RJ U20 haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Vasco U20 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 19 | 19 |
| 2 | Fluminense U20 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 16 |
| 3 | Madureira U20 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 14 |
| 4 | Nova Iguacu U20 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 12 |
| 5 | Resende U20 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 12 |
| 6 | Portuguesa RJ U20 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 12 |
| 7 | Volta Redonda U20 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 12 | -2 | 9 |
| 8 | Friburguense U20 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 9 | -1 | 7 |