"Starting with the hosts, suffering real heartbreak last season as they narrowly missed out on booking a famous Serie A return, Novorizontino are desperate to go one-step further this time around. With just their goal difference keeping them outside the promotion spots, Umberto Louzer's men will be confident of making another domestic statement here. Last seen in Sao Paulo storming their way to a thumping 3-0 romp against Operario, the Tigers have registered seven points from their previous three second-tier appearances."
"As for the visitors, although Botafogo might have clinched a much-welcomed 1-0 victory against Paysandu earlier in the month, it appears that was just a minor boost for Marcio Zanardi's camp. Sat in the drop zone and opening Friday's showdown sat three points adrift of Serie B safety, the Panthers have an almighty battle on their hands. Eventually forced to settle for a 2-2 stalemate at home against Cuiaba last time out."
Novorizontino narrowly missed promotion last season and currently lie just outside the Serie B promotion places on goal difference. Umberto Louzer's side won 3-0 at Operario and have seven points from their previous three matches. The Tigers have conceded no goals in 300 minutes and have only one home Serie B defeat all season. Botafogo are in the relegation zone, three points from safety, and have won only once in nine outings. Marcio Zanardi's team beat Paysandu 1-0 earlier but drew 2-2 with Cuiaba and have continued to struggle away, including recent 2-0 defeats.
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