National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Taubaté U20 or Botafogo U20 that keep their silverware dream alive.
There’s little time for restitution or working hard at the training pitch these days, with both teams having played their last game less than four days ago.
Taubaté U20 form and stats
Taubaté U20 have reached this Sao Paolo Youth Cup stage through battling and winning against XV de Piracicaba U20, Botafogo U20, Aparecidense U20 and Petrolina U20. Last season their Sao Paolo Youth Cup adventure ended in the group stage.On the other hand, in the Sao Paolo Youth Cup, Taubaté U20 has performed like this (both home and away): 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss.
A good away victory last time out for Taubaté U20, who won 3-1 against XV de Piracicaba U20.
Ahead of that match, Taubaté U20 lost 0-2 at home to Botafogo U20.Botafogo U20 form and stats
The traveling awayteam has defeated Taubaté U20, Sao Jose PA U20, Aparecidense U20 and Petrolina U20 in order to reach 3rd round of Sao Paolo Youth Cup. Botafogo U20's mission in Sao Paolo Youth Cup last season failed in the 2nd round.Total Sao Paolo Youth Cup statistics for Botafogo U20: 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss.
There were no winners in Botafogo U20's previous match, a Sao Paolo Youth Cup home game that ended 0-0 vs Sao Jose PA U20 (after extra-time, 9-8 on penalties).
Before that one, a nice away victory 2-0 at Taubaté U20.Head 2 Head
Taubaté U20 and Botafogo U20 have met already this season: Taubaté U20 - Botafogo U20 0-2.Taubaté U20 missing players
Botafogo U20 missing players
| Taubaté U20 | Botafogo U20 | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 12 | Played | P | 12 | 25 | ||
| 12 | 5 | Won | W | 3 | 9 | ||
| 4 | 3 | Drew | D | 4 | 9 | ||
| 9 | 4 | Lost | L | 5 | 7 | ||
| 46 | 14 | Scored | S | 16 | 34 | ||
| 42 | 17 | Conceded | C | 19 | 31 | ||
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 92% | 88% | ||
| 80% | 75% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 83% | 72% | ||
| 56% | 33% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 48% | ||
| 40% | 17% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 42% | 32% | ||
| 32% | 17% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 25% | 20% | ||
| 56% | 42% | BTTS | BTTS | 58% | 52% | ||
| 28% | 33% | Clean Sheets | C S | 17% | 32% | ||
| 16% | 25% | Failed to Score | F T | 33% | 28% | ||
| 4.9 | 6 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 4.4 | 5.2 | ||
| 5.3 | 5.2 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 6.6 | 5.5 | ||
| 2.2 | 1.9 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 1.8 | ||
| 4 | 3 | Red cards | R C | 2 | 2 | ||
| 10.1 | 9.9 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 11.4 | 12.1 | ||
| 4.5 | 4.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4.6 | 5.1 | ||
| 38% | 24% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 34% | 29% | ||
| 13 | 11.3 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 11.3 | 10.7 | ||
| 5 | 4.3 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 5.4 | 5.2 | ||
