Perhaps a welcome break from league football as Castanhal & Volta Redonda face off to decide who makes it to next stage of the Copa do Brasil. All the pre-match information is available here!
The visiting Volta Redonda played their last game only three days ago, a Carioca 1 match. That game, against Portuguesa RJ, was also an away game. It's a tiring schedule for Volta Redonda.
Everyone involved with the away team has to get their travel gear ready for this match as there's a whopping 3100 kilometers to cover before arriving at the match.
Castanhal form and stats
The home supporters saw a 1-1 draw versus Tuna Luso in the Paraense last time out and are looking for a win here. Ahead of that match, Castanhal won a home game hosting Itupiranga (1-0).
There will be little rest for Castanhal after this match as they are travelling to Tapajos for a Paraense game in only three days.
Volta Redonda form and stats
Redonda's mission in Copa do Brasil last season failed in the 1st round.Having won their last three away games Volta Redonda has no reason to fear anyone.
It's the second away game in a row for Volta Redonda, but there's smiles all around after the 1-0 victory versus Portuguesa RJ in the Carioca 1 last time out. Prior to that match, a home win 1-0 against Vasco da Gama in the Carioca 1.
The visitors are returning home after this fixture, hosting Macae in just three days.
Head 2 Head
Castanhal missing players
Volta Redonda missing players
| Castanhal | Volta Redonda | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 13 | Played | P | 13 | 25 | ||
| 9 | 6 | Won | W | 5 | 9 | ||
| 9 | 5 | Drew | D | 3 | 9 | ||
| 7 | 2 | Lost | L | 5 | 7 | ||
| 29 | 17 | Scored | S | 22 | 41 | ||
| 27 | 11 | Conceded | C | 15 | 30 | ||
| 88% | 85% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 92% | ||
| 64% | 62% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 77% | 76% | ||
| 40% | 46% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 38% | 48% | ||
| 16% | 15% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 23% | 32% | ||
| 12% | 8% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 15% | 12% | ||
| 52% | 54% | BTTS | BTTS | 46% | 56% | ||
| 28% | 38% | Clean Sheets | C S | 23% | 28% | ||
| 32% | 23% | Failed to Score | F T | 31% | 24% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2 | 2.2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 3.2 | 3 | ||
| 4 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 3 | 5 | ||
| 10.6 | 12.2 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 8.5 | 10 | ||
| 2.9 | 2.8 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.4 | 3.8 | ||
| 44% | 48% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 50% | 43% | ||