"Starting with the hosts, only making their Serie B return this season, it is no secret that Amazonas' sole priority has been on maintaining their second-tier status this time around. However, getting Wednesday's showdown underway sat in the drop zone and five points adrift of safety, Marcio Zanardi's side have an almighty challenge on their hands over the final six weeks."
"landing what was an essential 1-0 victory at home against Volta Redonda last month, it appears that was just a minor boost for the Manaus-based outfit. Signing off September with a routine 3-1 defeat against Chapecoense, Amazonas have also shown some worrying defensive issues. Along with shipping seven goals in their previous three meetings against Serie B opposition, Tuesday's hosts have also recorded just a sole clean sheet from any of their last 13 straight outings - a run that stems all the way back"
Criciuma travel to Manaus with the chance to climb to the top of the Serie B table. Amazonas sit in the drop zone and are five points adrift of safety with six matches remaining. Amazonas have defensive problems, conceding seven goals in their previous three matches against Serie B sides and registering only one clean sheet in their last 13 outings. Three players are suspended and a veteran defender remains sidelined with a muscle issue. Kevin Ramirez leads Amazonas' attack, while Criciuma recently drew 1-1 away at Vila Nova and occupy a top-three league position.
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