Botafogo and Coritiba face each other this Sunday (12), at 4pm (Brasília time), in the 11th round of Series A of the Brazilian Championship. The match will be held at the Nilton Santos Stadium, in Rio de Janeiro.
Alvinegro comes from two consecutive victories in the national competition. In the last match, however, they drew at home with Caracas, for their debut in the Copa Sudamericana.
Coxa comes from two draws, both 1-1, with . Coach Fernando Seabra is trying to lead his team to another victory as a visitor.
On the leaderboard, , with 12 points. Coritiba is in 7th place, with 15.
How Botafogo arrives
The main doubt for the Rio team is whether Alex Telles will be able to play. The left-back is recovering from pain in his left thigh and is not guaranteed a presence in the starting 11. Caio Roque and Jhoan Hernández are alternatives for the sector.
In attack, Matheus Martins and Arthur Cabral ‘fight’ for a place. One of them will be the starter.
How does Coritiba arrive?
The tendency is for the team from Paraná to return to the traditional scheme with four defenders. Thus, Bruno Melo returns to the left flank, and Felipe Jonatan should start on the bench.
Botafogo x Coritiba
Botafogo’s probable lineup
Raul, Vitinho, Bastos, Barboza and Caio Roque; Allan and Danilo; Montoro, Santi Rodríguez (Edenilson), Júnior Santos and Arthur Cabral. Technical: Franclim Carvalho.
Probable lineup for Coritiba
Pedro Rangel; JP Chermont, Maicon, Jacy Maranhão and Bruno Melo (Felipe Jonatan); Wallisson (Vini Paulista), Sebastian Gómez and Josué; Lucas Ronier, Breno Lopes and Pedro Rocha. Technical: Fernando Seabra.
