📋 With Danilo on the bench, Botafogo face Cruzeiro in BR 25 – see more | OneFootball

Botafogo hosts Cruzeiro this Sunday (3), at Nilton Santos Stadium, in a match valid for the 18th round of the Brazilian Championship.

The team from Rio comes from a 2-0 victory over Bragantino in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil.

In the Brasileirão, where they have 26 points and occupy sixth place, Fogão drew in the last round against Corinthians, at home, 1-1.

Cruzeiro, on the other hand, is looking to bounce back this season, as the team from Minas Gerais hasn’t won in three matches. There were two draws and one defeat:

A loss to Ceará and a draw against Corinthians in the league, plus a draw with CRB in the Copa do Brasil.

Even so, Cabuloso is still fighting for the top spot in the Brasileirão.

They are second in the table, with 34 points, two less than leaders Flamengo.

Botafogo

Coach Davide Ancelotti keeps the core of the team that appeared in the previews.

Midfielder Danilo, the most expensive signing in Botafogo’s history, who had been going through a physical reconditioning process, could make his official debut.

He appears on the bench.

Cruzeiro

The main doubt for Leonardo Jardim was at right-back.

With Fagner’s injury, William was confirmed in the starting eleven.

In addition, the Portuguese coach brings Lucas Silva, Villalba, and Matheus Pereira back to the starting lineup.

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