A home win is expected from this fixture if the league table is anything to judge by. The home fans are optimistic that the difference between 5th and 14th place in the table will show on the pitch.
Sergipe could be less fresh than the hosts in this fixture, as they played a Sergipano game only three sleeps ago. That game was also an away game, at Itabaiana. It will be interesting to see if they are fully ready and rested for this match, and/or if some changes in the lineup is necessary.
CSA form and stats
CSA are yet to win a home game this season, having collected 5 points from their first 3 games.The home team returns to Estádio Rei Pelé after sharing the points with Coruripe (placed 2nd) on their last time out; the Alagoano game ended 1-1. Before that game, the 3-1 home victory against ASA.
There will be little rest for CSA after this match as they are travelling to Coruripe for a Alagoano game in only three days.
The goals haven't exactly been flowing for CSA here at Estádio Rei Pelé, with less than one goal per game on average (2 from 3 games). CSA have showed great defending skills in their home games, allowing the opposition to score only 1 goal.
Sergipe form and stats
The season is young and Sergipe have only just started going through their travel schedule, with 3 away games done and only one point collected.Sergipe has to pack their bags again for the second away game in a row. Last time they traveled to Itabaiana for a Sergipano game that ended a draw (1-1). Preceding that game, the 0-1 loss visiting Dorense's place.
After this away game Sergipe return home for a Sergipano game against Lagarto. That game is only three sleeps after this.
The attacking power of Sergipe when travelling is not overwhelming with 2 goals scored in 3 matches. 3 goals have been conceded by Sergipe in these games.
Head 2 Head
Numbers for the last six meetings between these two teams are: 1 win for CSA, 1 draw and 4 wins for Sergipe.Top Goalscorers
CSA missing players
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| CSA | Sergipe | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 6 | 3 | Played | 3 | 6 |
| 67% | 67% | Over 0.5 | 100% | 100% |
| 50% | 33% | Over 1.5 | 67% | 50% |
| 17% | 0% | Over 2.5 | 33% | 33% |
| 0% | 0% | Over 3.5 | 0% | 0% |
| 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | 0% | 0% |
| 33% | 33% | Both teams to score | 33% | 33% |
| 67% | 67% | Clean Sheet | 0% | 17% |
| 33% | 33% | Failed To Score | 67% | 50% |
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | Botafogo PB | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 14 |
| 2 | Ceará | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 12 |
| 3 | ABC | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 |
| 4 | Náutico | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 11 |
| 5 | CSA | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| 6 | Bahia | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| 7 | Fortaleza | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 9 |
| 8 | Santa Cruz | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| 9 | Confiança | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 8 |
| 10 | Moto Club MA | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| 11 | Salgueiro | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 6 |
| 12 | CRB | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 5 |
| 13 | Vitória | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | -2 | 5 |
| 14 | Sergipe | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -5 | 3 |
| 15 | Altos | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -9 | 2 |
| 16 | Sampaio Corrêa | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | -11 | 1 |
