National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Cruzeiro U20 or Corinthians U20 that keep their silverware dream alive.
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Cruzeiro U20 and Corinthians U20.
Cruzeiro U20 form and stats
Cruzeiro U20 participated in Sao Paolo Youth Cup the last season, where they reached the quarter-finals.Cruzeiro U20 are returning here after guesting Cuiaba U20 in a Sao Paolo Youth Cup game and winning with a 2-1 scoreline.
A victory at home ahead of that game, as anticipated. The team were big favourites against Parauapebas U20 and won 3-1.
Corinthians U20 form and stats
They also participated in Sao Paolo Youth Cup last season. This ended in the 3rd round.Two away games in a row for Corinthians, who will hope to get a better result in this one after losing 1-2 against Sport Recife U20 in the Sao Paolo Youth Cup.
A home victory as expected against Comercial U20 ahead of that, in the Sao Paolo Youth Cup.
Head 2 Head
Head to head data (for the preceeding five meetings): Cruzeiro U20 won two games, one match ended with a tie and Corinthians U20 have two wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: three / two.
Cruzeiro U20 missing players
Corinthians U20 missing players
| Cruzeiro U20 | Corinthians U20 | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 12 | Played | P | 13 | 25 | ||
| 18 | 10 | Won | W | 9 | 15 | ||
| 3 | 1 | Drew | D | 2 | 3 | ||
| 4 | 1 | Lost | L | 2 | 7 | ||
| 74 | 44 | Scored | S | 29 | 45 | ||
| 20 | 5 | Conceded | C | 9 | 20 | ||
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 92% | 96% | ||
| 88% | 92% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 77% | 72% | ||
| 72% | 67% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 69% | 56% | ||
| 48% | 58% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 38% | 28% | ||
| 32% | 42% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 15% | 8% | ||
| 44% | 33% | BTTS | BTTS | 46% | 36% | ||
| 52% | 67% | Clean Sheets | C S | 54% | 48% | ||
| 4% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 8% | 20% | ||
| 5.8 | 6.9 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 5.8 | 5.6 | ||
| 4 | 3.8 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5.4 | 5.5 | ||
| 1.7 | 2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.5 | 1.6 | ||
| 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 1 | ||
| 15.4 | 17.7 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 14.4 | 13 | ||
| 7.2 | 8.8 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 7.1 | 6.2 | ||
| 42% | 44% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 29% | 31% | ||
| 8.9 | 6.7 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 14.2 | 12.7 | ||
| 3 | 1.9 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 4.6 | 4.6 | ||
