"Despite enduring a September blip, the Santa Catanrina-based outfit have come roaring back. Last seen clinching a gritty 1-0 victory away at Ferroviaria, the Greens have won each of their previous three consecutive Serie B appearances by an aggregate score of 5-1. Getting Tuesday's showdown underway knowing that they could jump into silver medal position, Chapecoense will be relishing a return to the Arena Conda late on Tuesday night."
"As for the visitors, making what was an essential return to winning ways last week as they snatched a 1-0 victory at home against Paysandu, Botafogo are desperate to use that gritty display as a platform to build on. However, getting October underway with a routine 2-0 victory at the hands of Coritiba, Marcio Zanardi's side are pencilled in as a standout relegation contender this season."
"Both picking up costly second-half bookings against Ferroviaria last week, the duo of Bruno Leonardo and former Vitoria striker Marchino will miss out through suspension here. Likewise, dealing with respective long-term knee injuries, Mancha and Bruno Matias remain on the sidelines. Coming off the bench and bagging a late winner last time out, ex-Vila Nova marksman Neto Pessoa could be handed a full recall. One-time Ceara youngster Rafael Carvalheira will partner Pedro Martins in the middle of the park."
Chapecoense have improved markedly this season, breaking records and riding strong momentum after winning three consecutive Serie B matches by an aggregate 5-1, including a 1-0 win at Ferroviaria. The Greens can move into second place with a home victory at the Arena Conda. Bruno Leonardo and Marchino are suspended after second-half bookings, while Mancha and Bruno Matias remain sidelined with long-term knee injuries. Neto Pessoa could be recalled to the starting lineup, with Rafael Carvalheira set to partner Pedro Martins in midfield. Botafogo returned to winning ways with a 1-0 win over Paysandu but remain four points adrift of safety.
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