CRB have performed better than Brusque so far this season, but every game starts at 0-0. Here's all you need to know about the upcoming game:
- CRB have the fewest clean sheets (2) in Serie B
- Brusque have scored in all their away matches so far.
CRB have less rest than Brusque in this fixture, as the hosts were involved in a Serie B game only four days ago. That game was an away game at Londrina, so at least CRB are thankful to return home in this one. Game on!
It's time to recharge all electronic entertainment devices for Brusque, who are travelling more than 3000 kilometers to play this game.
CRB form and stats
15 points is a decent return from 7 Serie B games here at Estádio Universitário da UFAL for CRB. The data says 4 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses.
A good away victory last time out for CRB, who won 2-0 against Londrina (placed 19th). Midfielder Jaja was the best player on the team with a rating of 8.1 (out of ten) in that game. Jaja scored one goal, hit the woodwork once, hit one key pass and dribled passed the opponent 3 of 4 times. Diogo Silva loved the game against Londrina. With a stunning six saves the goalkeeper played a huge part in the 2-0 victory.
Before that game, the home loss against Fortaleza with the scoreline 0-1.There will be little rest for CRB after this match as they are travelling to Vitoria for a Serie B game in only three days.
The CRB fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 13 goals in 7 league matches. On the other hand, CRB have conceded 9 goals.
Brusque form and stats
Playing away, Brusque have won 3 games, drawn 1 and suffered 4 defeats in the Serie B this season.
Brusque might have something to prove in this game as they lost at home in their previous match. Cruzeiro proved too strong as Brusque slumped to a 1-2 defeat in front of their own fans at Estádio Augusto Bauer. Zé Mateus got a match rating of 7.6 in that game, top player of the team. Mateus hit one key pass and dribled passed the opponent 1 of 1 times. Brusque goalkeeper Zé Carlos had a great day against Cruzeiro, but despite making seven saves the loss could not be avoided.
Preceding that match was the 0-0 draw at home vs Coritiba.The schedule is very tough for Brusque now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A Serie B game at Operario PR is waiting in only three days.
Brusque have scored 9 goals on their travels this season, from 8 away games in the league. Brusque have conceded 13 goals in these games.
Head 2 Head
Top Goalscorers
  E. Nascimento da Silva Junior 10 goals |  D. Torres 6 goals | L. Marques Lima 4 goals |
CRB missing players
Brusque missing players
| CRB | Brusque | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 16 | 7 | 2 | Played | P | 2 | 8 | 16 |
| 8 | 4 | 1 | Won | W | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 4 | 3 | 1 | Drew | D | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| 24 | 13 | 4 | Scored | S | 3 | 9 | 20 |
| 21 | 9 | 3 | Conceded | C | 2 | 13 | 20 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 88% |
| 75% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 75% | 69% |
| 50% | 71% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 62% | 62% |
| 25% | 29% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 25% | 19% |
| 19% | 14% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 12% | 12% |
| 62% | 100% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 75% | 62% |
| 12% | 0% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 25% | 38% |
| 25% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 0% | 12% |
| 4.7 | 5.3 | 6.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 5 | 4.1 | 4.6 |
| 4.4 | 4.3 | 4 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 9 | 7 | 6.3 |
| 2.6 | 2.6 | 3.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.5 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10.9 | 12.1 | 9.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 9 | 9.1 | 11.2 |
| 3.8 | 4.3 | 2.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4.5 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| 39% | 43% | 80% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 33% | 29% | 32% |
- All of CRB's home-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Brusque have scored in all their away matches so far.
- Brusque haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
- CRB have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their home matches.
- CRB have not yet lost a game at home.
- CRB have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- CRB have scored in all their home matches so far.
- CRB have the fewest clean sheets (0) at home in Serie B
- CRB have the fewest clean sheets (2) in Serie B
- CRB haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Nautico | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 24 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 30 |
| 2 | Coritiba | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 19 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 30 |
| 3 | CRB | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 24 | 21 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 12 | 3 | 28 |
| 4 | Goias | 16 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 27 |
| 5 | Avai | 16 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 17 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 27 |
| 6 | Sampaio Correa | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 26 |
| 7 | Guarani | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 26 | 22 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 4 | 26 |
| 8 | Botafogo | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 23 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 5 | 25 |
| 9 | Vasco da Gama | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 20 | 17 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 25 |
| 10 | Brusque | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 20 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 0 | 24 |
| 11 | Operario PR | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 19 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -5 | 24 |
| 12 | CSA | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 9 | -2 | 19 |
| 13 | Remo | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 11 | -5 | 19 |
| 14 | Vila Nova | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 8 | -2 | 18 |
| 15 | Cruzeiro | 16 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 20 | 26 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 12 | -6 | 16 |
| 16 | Confianca | 16 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 15 | 23 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 14 | -8 | 13 |
| 17 | Vitoria | 16 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 13 |
| 18 | Ponte Preta | 16 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 13 |
| 19 | Londrina | 16 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 6 | -7 | 13 |
| 20 | Brasil de Pelotas | 16 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 18 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 12 | -7 | 12 |