National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Gremio U20 or Chapecoense-SC U20 that keep their silverware dream alive.
It's no vacation for neither Gremio U20 nor Chapecoense-SC 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.
Gremio U20 form and stats
Gremio U20 have not come this way in the Sao Paolo Youth Cup without some hard work on the way, more precisely defeating Real FC U20, Juventus U20, Uniao Mogi U20 and Uniao ABC U20. Last season, Gremio U20's Sao Paolo Youth Cup journey ended in the quarter-finals.3W-1D-0L is the hard facts regardless of venue in the Sao Paolo Youth Cup for Gremio U20.
Gremio U20 are confident in defense, having played 211 minutes without conceding a goal in the league.
Gremio U20's last game was hosting Uniao ABC U20 and winning 1-0. Before that match, a Sao Paolo Youth Cup win away at Uniao Mogi U20.
Chapecoense-SC U20 form and stats
The traveling awayteam has defeated Real FC U20, Uniao Suzano SP U20, Sao Raimundo RR U20 and Uniao ABC U20 in order to reach 3rd Round of Sao Paolo Youth Cup. Last season their Sao Paolo Youth Cup adventure ended in the group stage.When we have look at the Sao Paolo Youth Cup statistics, we find 3W-1D-0L. This is both home and away. It's looking increasingly bleak for Chapecoense-SC U20 who now has to deal with a four game losing streak. Botafogo U20 was the last time a defeat was avoided. With two straight losses from their last two away games, Chapecoense-SC U20 are hoping that it's time for some travel points again.
The supporters enjoyed Chapecoense-SC U20's previous game versus Real FC U20, a Sao Paolo Youth Cup 1-0 win played at home. Ahead of that match was the victory versus Uniao Suzano SP U20 at their stadium, the result 5-1.
Head 2 Head
Head-2-head stats last two meetings: 2 - 0 - 0 (Gremio U20 wins - draws - Chapecoense-SC U20 wins). As for goals, 1 match ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), 1 had two or less.Gremio U20 missing players
Chapecoense-SC U20 missing players
| Gremio U20 | Chapecoense-SC U20 | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 13 | Played | P | 12 | 25 | ||
| 7 | 5 | Won | W | 2 | 7 | ||
| 7 | 4 | Drew | D | 2 | 2 | ||
| 11 | 4 | Lost | L | 8 | 16 | ||
| 33 | 22 | Scored | S | 10 | 31 | ||
| 38 | 17 | Conceded | C | 22 | 45 | ||
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 83% | 92% | ||
| 88% | 92% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 67% | 72% | ||
| 48% | 54% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 56% | ||
| 24% | 23% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 33% | 40% | ||
| 16% | 15% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 17% | 24% | ||
| 56% | 69% | BTTS | BTTS | 42% | 44% | ||
| 24% | 31% | Clean Sheets | C S | 17% | 20% | ||
| 20% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 58% | 44% | ||
| 6.3 | 5.8 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 2.8 | 3.7 | ||
| 5.2 | 5.6 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 5.2 | 4.8 | ||
| 2.7 | 3.1 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 1.4 | 2.2 | ||
| 6 | 3 | Red Cards | R C | 2 | 3 | ||
| 298 | 160 | Total Shots | T S | 87 | 188 | ||
| 116 | 72 | Shots on Target | S O | 30 | 75 | ||
| 27% | 29% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 33% | 39% | ||