Delightful dogfight as daring Guarani duel with determined Náutico

Náutico have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 2600 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.

It's no vacation for neither Guarani nor Náutico 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.

Guarani form and stats

Guarani's results here at Estádio Brinco de Ouro da Princesa in the Serie B have been very modest with 2 victories, 6 draws and 4 defeats.

A nice win for Guarani last time playing, versus Náutico. That was also a home game and the match ended 1-0 with Jenison scoring for the victors. Just what the doctor ordered, as that was the first league victory after failing to win six consecutive matches. The talented striker Jenison outperformed all the other players in that game and managed a match rating of 7.62 out of 10. Jenison scored one goal and dribled past the opponent 1 of 1 times.

The hosts are modest favourites in this match, with the bookmakers estimating the chance of a home win at about 50% +- five percent. It's interesting to look at how Guarani have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found 12 games) they have won 5 times, drawn 4 and lost 3.

Low on goals? In this team's last 10 league games, 8 have had two goals or less.

Guarani has huge difficulties finding the net and are scoring on average only once per two home matches in the league: 5 goals from 12 games. It's worth mentioning that 3 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. From these home matches, Guarani have conceded only 11 goals. Guarani has at home met teams with this table position (low), three times. It has ended with less than 2.5 goals 2 of 3 times.

Náutico form and stats

There's been little loot from Náutico's travels as they have only collected 8 points from 11 away games in the Serie B. Náutico only have 2 wins to counter their 7 defeats and 2 draws. A depressing five defeats in a row for Náutico in their away games. Unhappy days, as the last time they avoided a loss on the road was versus Tombense.

There might be some fixture complaints from Náutico as they are again playing away from home after losing on the road in their previous game, 0-1 against Guarani. Midfielder Souza was the best performer of that match, with a rating of 7.22. Souza hit two key passes and had 36 successful passes (of 42 total).

We have checked recent matches where Náutico have had similar odds to win. Win-draw-lose statistics from those 12 games were 4 victories, 4 draws and 4 defeats.

Goals are few and far between in Náutico's away league games. Only 5 goals from 11 travels. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only 0 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. 16 goals have been conceded by Náutico in these games.

Head 2 Head

The duelists have fought before this season: Náutico - Guarani 1-1.

Top Goalscorers

J. da Silva Lima Junior 4 goals

E. de Lima Costa 3 goals

D. de Almeida Rodrigues Maciel 2 goals

Guarani missing players

Náutico missing players