Team News
Portuguesa
Guto Ferreira is without defensive midfielder Bruno Henrique, who is suspended. Fit-again Muralha is likely to stand in. Héverton and Willian Arão are available after serving bans of their own.
Gremio
Renato Gaúcho is likely to name the same side that beat Goiás last weekend. Edu Vargas and Kléber will play off target man Hernán Barcos again. Elano serves a suspension.
Match Facts
Portuguesa have kept a clean sheet in 7 of their last 9 home matches in Brasileirão. There have been under 2. 5 goals scored in Portuguesa’s last 5 games in Brasileirão. Portuguesa have scored at least 2 goals in their last 4 matches against Gremio in all competitions. Portuguesa have seen over 2. 5 goals in their last 3 matches against Gremio in all competitions. Portuguesa are undefeated in 10 of their last 11 home matches in Brasileirão. Gremio have failed to win their last 5 away matches in Brasileirão.
Prediction
Neither side has a great deal to play for in this game at the Canindé. Grêmio have already secured Libertadores qualification under Renato Gaúcho. Portuguesa are safe from relegation after last week’s win over Ponte Preta.
Portuguesa 1 - 1 Gremio
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