On the 9th of May, in this week 6 match, CRB plays host to Sampaio Corrêa in a meeting of these two Serie B teams. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 25 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. CRB is fresh off their 1-3 loss against Novorizontino. Fabinho scored the first goal for CRB in the 12th minute, then de Oliveira Sertanejo tied it up for Novorizontino in the 37th minute Finally they completed the comback victory in the 65th minute on a goal by Iago Mendonça to cap off a wild match. CRB looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 6 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Sampaio Corrêa recorded a 1-1 draw against Operário PR. Paulo Sérgio scored the first goal for Operário PR in the 36th minute on a penalty, but Rafael Vila got the equalizer for Sampaio Corrêa in the 56th minute on a penalty earning Sampaio Corrêa a comeback draw. Sampaio Corrêa looks to improve on their recent performance, having lost 2 of their last 10.
This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season. Last season CRB won the head to head battle with 2 wins.
Sampaio Corrêa’s most prolific scorer has been Rafael Vila. He has netted two goals over the last five matches. CRB’s most prolific scorer has been Richard. The Brazilian midfielder has netted 2 goals over the last 5 matches.