Fortaleza vs Botafogo: Where to Watch, Lineups, Absences, Suspensions, and Refereeing

Vivid in the Cups, Botafogo aims to bounce back in the Brazilian Championship after two consecutive home setbacks, visiting Fortaleza this Saturday (9/8) at 8:30 pm at the Arena Castelão for the 19th round – the last of the first half of the season. However, it won’t be easy, as Botafogo faces several issues with suspensions and injuries. Barboza, Allan, Freitas, Pantaleão, and Cuiabano are out, leaving coach Davide Ancelotti with a challenge. Marçal might be a makeshift center-back while Danilo could see his first start in midfield. On the other hand, the attacking trio of Artur, Arthur Cabral, and Álvaro Montoro is expected to start, having been rested in the midweek clash against Red Bull Bragantino in the Copa do Brasil.