On the 12th of October, in this week 35 match, Sampaio Corrêa hosts Chapecoense in a clash of these two extremely mismatched Serie B teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 26 degrees, which is great football weather. In their last match, 5th placed Sampaio Corrêa, recorded a 0-0 scoreless draw against CSA. Neither CSA nor Sampaio Corrêa could manage to put one past the goalie. They had 19 and 9 shots on net respectively, but no one could score, and the match ended in a 0 – 0 draw,. Sampaio Corrêa is looking for direction having 4 win and 2 losses in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Chapecoense recorded a 1-1 draw against Operário PR. Perotti scored the first goal for Chapecoense in the 41st minute, then Ricardinho tied it up for Operário PR in the 43rd minute earning them at least the one point. Chapecoense is looking for direction having 4 win and 5 losses in their last 10 matches.
Sampaio Corrêa and Chapecoense last played eachother at the Arena Condá on Jul 1st. Chapecoense was victorious by a score of 3 to 1. Lucas Hipólito struck first for Chapecoense on an own goal in the 47th minute, then Rafael Lima added another in the 80th minute.
Chapecoense’s most prolific scorer has been Perotti. The Brazilian attacker has netted two goals over the last five matches. Sampaio Corrêa’s top weapon lately has been Gabriel Poveda, who has 3 goals in the last 5 matches.