5. Botafogo (8) v Corinthians (1) 
Corinthians manage to stay atop 

TEAM NEWS

Botafogo midfielder Fahel and defender Wellington are suspended this game.

Midfielder Somalia who got hit by an injury last round, and Tulio Gustavo who is still recovering.

Striker Edno, on loan from Corinthians, is restricted by his contract to play.

Bota couldn’t continue their good form. Midweek, down with 9 men, they were beaten by Atletico Paranaese in a 2-3 away.

They have been winless in the last three, and fell down to the 8^th spot.

Corinthians continue to miss their striker Ronaldo. Yet, their frontline still looks good with Dentinho, and Iarley in top form.

The league leaders maintain their supremacy, by crushing Internacional 2-0 midweek, making their stats 5 win and 1 draw.

Botafogo

Suspended: Fahel (1 game), Wellington (1 game)
Doubtful: None
Injured/unavailable: Somalia (calf), Tulio Gustavo (knee), Edno (contract)

Corinthians
Suspended: None
Doubtful: None
Injured/unavailable: Ronaldo (muscle)

MATCH PREVIEW

Botafogo are missing 5 key men, and shouldn’t be able to take on leaders Corinthians.

They should be pleased with a point here at home.

HEAD TO HEAD

They drew twice last season, with a 0-0 in Botafago, and 3-3 in Corinthians.