In the match of the 5th round of the Brazilian championship, Juventude will host Sport Recife. Will the hosts be able to win their first victory of the season?
"Juventude"
After four rounds, Juventud is at the bottom of the standings, in 18th place out of 20. The result was only two points scored out of twelve possible points. If with "Cuiaba" and " Santos" Juventud managed to cling on to the points (draws 2-2 and 0-0), while in the battles with Atletico Paranaense and Palmeiras there were defeats (both times 0-3).
"Sport Recife"
Sport Recife also got off to a bad start. After three rounds, he had a draw and two losses, and only in the fourth match managed to get his first victory, breaking the resistance of "Gremio" with a result of 1-0. Thanks to the first three points scored, "Sport Recife" managed to rise from the relegation zone immediately to the tenth position.
Injuries and disqualifications:
- Injuries:
- Mateusinho, Roberson (injuries) - Juventud. Barcia, Everaldo, Joao, Thiago Neves (injuries) - Sport Recife.
- Under question:
- Jonas Toro (injury) - Sport Recife.
Statistics and figures:
- Juventud have not won yet: 2 draws and 2 losses;
- "Sport Recife" won one victory in four rounds;
- Juventud have yet to lose to Sport Recife at their stadium: 2 wins and a draw.
Forecast
Juventud will fight for the opening victory, and Sport Recife will try to consolidate the success of the previous round. I think that in the reporting battle, there is a high probability of exchanging goals.