Grêmio vs Remo – News and Probable Lineups

This Sunday, April 5, Gremio will host Remo at the Arena do Gremio for the final match of the tenth round of the Brasileirao, with kickoff set for 12:30 am BST on Monday, April 6.

The Immortal Tricolor are looking to recover from a midweek setback and will rely on their home support, while Remo is also eager to find a pathway back to victory in Serie A, as they look to escape the relegation zone, promising an intense encounter with both teams keen to secure a positive outcome.

Match overview

Gremio comes into this match after suffering a 2-1 defeat in the ninth round against Palmeiras at Arena Barueri, marking a season filled with inconsistency that has resulted in only one win from their last six games, coupled with two consecutive losses.

These results have left them in tenth place in the Brasileirao standings with 11 points from nine fixtures, having achieved three wins, two draws, and four defeats, with a total of 14 goals scored and 14 conceded.

At home, however, Gremio has performed notably better, currently holding the fourth-best record in the league with three wins and one draw from four matches, scoring 10 goals while conceding five, and they will aim to capitalize on this advantage against Remo.

Their major concern ahead of this clash is a mounting injury list after the FIFA international break, with nine players currently dealing with fitness issues.

In the defeat to Palmeiras, Amuzu was unavailable, Luan Candido had to exit due to injury and is doubtful for this match, while Arthur Melo is also expected to be sidelined as he nurses a muscle injury.

On the other hand, Remo currently occupies the bottom position in the Serie A table, having amassed just six points from nine matches, with one win, three draws, and five defeats.

They have scored 10 goals and conceded 17, resulting in a goal difference of minus seven, and have only achieved one victory in their last five outings.

Their away form is particularly alarming, as Remo has the second-worst record on the road, yet to win a match, having drawn once and lost four times, scoring merely three goals while conceding 11; these figures reflect their difficulties on the road and contribute to their precarious position in the league table.

Recent poor performances have heightened the pressure on head coach Leo Conde, as his team continues to create chances but struggles to convert them, and they will look to alter this trend when facing Gremio away.

Gremio Brasileiro form:

Team News

Gremio’s manager Luís Castro will be missing Matías Villasanti, sidelined due to a knee ligament tear, alongside Leonel Perez with a muscle issue, Joao Pedro with a thigh injury, Marlon who has a fractured ankle, and Balbuena, who is also facing a muscle complaint.

Arthur Melo is an additional doubt after sustaining a muscle injury and is likely to be unavailable for this match.

Remo heads into the fixture with four absentees, including the injured duo Eduardo Melo, suffering from a thigh issue, and Victor Bueno, who is receiving treatment for a calf injury.

Ze Wellison and Ze Ricardo are also out for the trip to Porto Alegre after receiving suspensions for accumulating three yellow cards.

Gremio probable starting XI:

Weverton; Pavon, Martins, Very, Paulista; Noriega, Nardoni; Tete, Monsalve, Enamorado; Vinicius

Remo probable starting XI:

Rangel; Marcelinho, Marllon, Tchamba, Mayk; Braga, Pico; Pikachu, Patrick, Manga; Gabriel Taliari

Gremio goes into this match aiming to reclaim their winning form in front of their home crowd at the Arena, where, under Luís Castro, they have exhibited strong defensive capabilities and can depend on Brasileirao’s top scorer Carlos Vinícius as their primary attacking option. Their tactical discipline, control of the game’s tempo, and pace on the flanks make them particularly formidable at home.

In contrast, Remo is returning to the top flight after many years away and is still adjusting to the rigors of the competition. Gremio seems to possess the quality and structure necessary to demonstrate their superiority and claim all three points on their home ground.