National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Ituano U20 or Sharjah Brasil U20 that keep their silverware dream alive.
It's no vacation for neither Ituano U20 nor Sharjah Brasil 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.
Ituano U20 form and stats
Ituano have not come this way in the Sao Paolo Youth Cup without some hard work on the way, more precisely defeating Camboriu U20, CRB U20 and Desportivo Brasil U20. Ituano U20 was eliminated in the 2nd round last season in the Sao Paolo Youth Cup.Ituano U20 are returning here after visiting Camboriu U20 in a Sao Paolo Youth Cup fixture and winning with a 2-0 scoreline.
Ahead of that result, a home win against CRB U20 in the Sao Paolo Youth Cup.
Sharjah Brasil U20 form and stats
The traveling awayteam has defeated Ceara U20, Rio Claro SP U20 and Madureira U20 in order to reach 2nd round of Sao Paolo Youth Cup.The fans enjoyed Sharjah's previous game versus Ceara U20, a Sao Paolo Youth Cup win (2-1) played at home.
One match before, 1-1 at home against Madureira U20 in the Sao Paolo Youth Cup.
Head 2 Head
Ituano U20-Sharjah Brasil U20 H2H statistics last two meetings regardless of arena: Ituano U20 two wins, Sharjah Brasil U20 zero wins, zero draws. two of these two matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).
Ituano U20 missing players
Sharjah Brasil U20 missing players
| Ituano U20 | Sharjah Brasil U20 | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 12 | Played | P | 5 | 13 | ||
| 13 | 6 | Won | W | 1 | 4 | ||
| 7 | 4 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | ||
| 5 | 2 | Lost | L | 4 | 8 | ||
| 39 | 19 | Scored | S | 2 | 10 | ||
| 27 | 11 | Conceded | C | 18 | 28 | ||
| 84% | 75% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | ||
| 72% | 75% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 80% | 69% | ||
| 56% | 58% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 80% | 54% | ||
| 36% | 33% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 60% | 31% | ||
| 16% | 8% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 60% | 31% | ||
| 52% | 42% | BTTS | BTTS | 20% | 38% | ||
| 36% | 42% | Clean Sheets | C S | 20% | 15% | ||
| 28% | 42% | Failed to Score | F T | 60% | 46% | ||
| 5.6 | 6.1 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4.5 | 4.6 | ||
| 5 | 6.1 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 8.2 | 6.8 | ||
| 2.6 | 3.2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 3.2 | 3.4 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | ||
| 11.8 | 11.9 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 12 | 10.1 | ||
| 4.8 | 5.6 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4.5 | 3.8 | ||
| 30% | 28% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 11% | 20% | ||
| 10.8 | 10.7 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 17 | 14.9 | ||
| 4.1 | 4.3 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 6.5 | 4.9 | ||
