3.  Vitoria (18) vs Atletico Paranaense (15)

Two Vitoria key men back

 

TEAM NEWS

 

Vitoria were beaten by Fluminense 1-2 midweek. Striker Juan Junior thinks that a draw would have been fairer.

 

Goalie Julian Viafara and midfield Ramon are good to return after their recoveries. Number-two goalie Vinicius will be on the bench.

Still injured are midfield Uelliton and Anderson Martins.

 

Atletico Paranaense beat Botafogo 3-2 in their first victory under new boss Paulo Cesar Carpegiani.

 

Midfielder Edwin Valencia has already served his ban, but Diniz just received his red, and is consequently suspended.


The right winger has scored twice this season and is an important player for the hurricanes.

Vitoria

Suspension: None

Doubtful: None

Injured/Unavailable: Uelliton (thigh), Anderson Martins (feet)

 

Atletico Paranaense
Suspension: Diniz (1 game)

Doubtful: None

Injured/unavailable: None


MATCH PREVIEW

 

Atletico Paranaese have lost all three road games while Vitoria’s only win came from their home turf, so this will be another home win.

HEAD TO HEAD

Vitoria managed to beat the Hurricanes 2-1 in each of the last two home games.

 

Vitoria also won both games last season.