Overview
- Bragantino opened the tournament with wins over Noroeste (1–0) and Corinthians (3–0) and is pushing to reclaim the top spot.
- Botafogo-SP arrives with two points from draws against Velo Clube (0–0) and Noroeste (1–1) and is still chasing its first victory.
- Coach Vagner Mancini plans to repeat Bragantino’s starting XI and has stressed an attacking approach.
- Bragantino is without Guzmán (knee surgery recovery), Fabinho (knee ligament rehab) and Isidro Pitta (ankle sprain).
- Official lineups list Cleiton, Eduardo Sasha and Henry Mosquera for Bragantino, with Léo Gamalho starting for Botafogo as Gabriel Inocêncio returns and new signing Kelvin is confirmed.