9. Guarani SP (7) v Gremio Prudente (13) 
Guarani striker is in top shape

TEAM NEWS

Guarani Roger Rodrigues is in great form. Scoring yet another last round against Vasco da Gama, the striker has 5 goals so far, and leads the goal scorers’ table.

The team remains consistent and beat Vasco 1-0 away midweek. Placed 7th in the table, they lost only once in last 6 games.

Gremio Prudente have been unbeaten for three straight rounds. Midweek, they were decent against Atletico Goianiense 1-0 at home.

Their backline have much improved, keeping a clean sheet in last two games.

Striker Jose Tadeu scored his first of the season, and became the team’s hero last round. He will continue to have big roles up front.

Wanderley who didn’t play last round may return on the starting line up on Sunday.

No key injury or absentee on both sides.

Guarani SP
Suspended: None
Doubtful: None
Injured/unavailable: None

Gremio Prudente
Suspended: None
Doubtful: None
Injured/unavailable: None

MATCH PREVIEW

Two very equal sides, but Guarani are slightly favorites at home and their striker Roger Rodrigues now on fire.

HEAD TO HEAD

They haven’t met recently in the league. But in the state league, Gremio Prudente won last year 2-0, and in 2008, it was Guarani’s 3-2.