Remo vs Cruzeiro – News and Probable Lineups

Remo faces off against Cruzeiro at Estadio Baenao this Saturday evening, as both teams aim to alleviate their relegation worries in the Brasileiro Serie A.

The home side is struggling to maintain their position in the league, while Cruzeiro has displayed noticeable improvements in their recent performances.

Match overview

Currently, Remo is positioned 19th in the Brasileirao, having amassed only eight points from 12 matches. The team is fighting to escape the relegation zone, with a record of just one win, five draws, and six losses marking a challenging start to the season.

However, the team recently found some momentum by defeating Bahia 3-1 at the Fonte Nova in the Copa do Brasil, thanks to goals from Tchamba, Yago Pikachu, and Alef Manga; despite this, Leo Conde’s squad has not experienced victory in their last four league matches.

At home, they often perform better, but away games have proven to be troublesome, as they have struggled to find the net in their latest outings on the road.

Historically, Remo has participated in Serie A 15 times, with their best performance being a seventh-place finish back in 1993.

The situation for Cruzeiro is also precarious, currently sitting 16th with 13 points from 12 matches, putting them close to the relegation line.

Prior to this, they secured a 2-0 win against Gremio in the league and started their Libertadores campaign with a 1-0 win over Barcelona SC, but soon faced a 2-1 defeat to Universidad Catolica.

This match comes at a busy time for the Minas Gerais team, as alongside their trip to Remo, Cruzeiro played Goias just three days earlier on the 22nd and will play Boca Juniors on the 29th, intensifying concerns regarding physical fatigue.

Kaio Jorge, the squad’s leading goal scorer with nine goals in 12 appearances across competitions, is a key player for the visitors.

Team News

For this fixture, Leao Azul will be missing three confirmed players: David Braga, Kayky, and Thalisson, who are all undergoing treatment from the club’s medical staff.

Right-back Joao Lucas continues to be sidelined due to a meniscus injury, Diego Hernandez remains unavailable for personal reasons, and Eduardo Melo, who is dealing with a thigh injury, is expected to return around mid-May.

On the field, there are high hopes for another impactful performance from Tchamba, who netted the first goal in their victory over Bahia at the Fonte Nova. Alef Manga and Yago Pikachu will complete the attacking trio as they aim for another consecutive win for the Para side.

Conversely, Cruzeiro arrives with a longer list of absences, particularly from suspensions.

FabrIcio Bruno, Matheus Pereira, and Lucas Silva have received their third yellow card and will miss this match.

Goalkeeper Cassio is still recovering from a knee issue, and winger Marquinhos is undergoing treatment for a cruciate ligament injury.

As a result, Otavio is likely to remain in goal – a product of the youth academy, he delivered a composed performance against Goias and will be making his fourth appearance for the senior team.

Remo probable starting XI:

Rangel; Marcelinho, Marllon, Tchamba, Mayk; Ricardo, Patrick, Jaderson; Pikachu, Jaja, Taliari

Cruzeiro probable starting XI:

Wedge; Moraes, Villalba, Jesus, Kaiki; Gerson, Romero, Japa; Christian, Jorge, Arroyo

Considering the recent form, Cruzeiro seems to be the favorite even while playing away. Despite currently facing challenges, the Raposa have either won or drawn four of their last five fixtures.

Moreover, it appears that both teams may find the net, as Remo’s last four matches included goals from both sides, a trend that has also been observed in three of Cruzeiro’s four most recent games.