Where to watch Brusque x Ituano: schedule, line-ups, and predictions for the match?

Brusque and Ituano will face each other this Monday, October 14, at 6:30 PM (Brasília time), at the Augusto Bauer Stadium in Brusque. The match is valid for the 31st round of the Brazilian Championship Series B. The game will be broadcasted by Sportv and Premiere, and ge will provide real-time updates. Brusque has just completed renovations on their stadium and returns to their field to fight against relegation. The next five matches are crucial to ensure their stay in the competition, and this confrontation will be an important step.

Match Information Brusque x Ituano

Head-to-Head:

Historically, Brusque and Ituano have faced each other 9 times, with a slight advantage for Ituano, which has won 4 times, while Brusque has won 3 and 2 matches ended in a draw. The last meeting was on June 22, 2024, when the teams drew 1-1. Analyzing the odds from betting houses, Brusque is considered the favorite, especially since Ituano has a poor performance away from home, losing 80% of their matches.

Performance Brusque x Ituano

As the home team, Brusque needs to win to distance themselves from the relegation zone, being just 4 points away from that area. The team has faced difficulties in attack, scoring only 20 goals in 30 matches. This pressure increases the need for positive results to avoid falling to Series C.

Brusque's Last Match:

October 4, 2024: Avaí 1-1 Brusque (Draw)
September 27, 2024: Ceará 1-0 Brusque (Loss)
September 23, 2024: Brusque 0-0 Amazonas (Draw)
September 17, 2024: Novorizontino 1-0 Brusque (Loss)
September 14, 2024: Brusque 3-1 Vila Nova (Win)

In the last 5 matches, Brusque has achieved one win, two draws, and two losses, showing an unstable performance.

Performance Brusque x Ituano

Ituano, on the other hand, has accumulated 31 points and is in 18th place, with 9 wins, 4 draws, and 17 losses. Despite being at the bottom of the table, they still have a chance to escape the relegation zone, with only 2 points separating them from the Z4. However, defense is a problem, having conceded 17 goals, with a goal difference of -15.

Ituano's Last Match:

October 5, 2024: Ituano 1-0 Guarani (Win)
September 27, 2024: Paysandu 1-1 Ituano (Draw)
September 21, 2024: Ituano 0-1 Coritiba (Loss)
September 17, 2024: Avaí 1-1 Ituano (Draw)
September 13, 2024: Ponte Preta 1-1 Ituano (Draw)

In their last five matches, Ituano has secured one win, two draws, and two losses.

Current Status of Teams:

Brusque: 19th place with 30 points, facing relegation pressure and possessing a weak attack, having scored only 20 goals in 30 matches. Ituano: 18th place with 31 points, deficient defense, and overall unsatisfactory performance.

Probable Lineups:

Brusque:

Goalkeeper: Matheus Nogueira
Defenders: Mateus Pivô, Gabriel Pinheiro, Wallace, Luis Henrique
Midfielders: Rudá Potiqual, Dandinho, Paulinho
Forwards: Agustin Gonzalez, Guilherme Queiroz, Diego Matías
Coach: Marcelo Cabo

Ituano:

Goalkeeper: Jefferson Paulino
Defenders: Marcinho, Claudinho, Gi Mariano, Guilherme
Midfielders: Rodrigo, Mika Meia, José Aldo, Bruno Zével
Forwards: Vinicius Paiva, Sonny Anderson
Coach: Alberto Valentim

Referee Information:

Main Referee: Lucas Paulo Torezin (PR)
Assistants: Wagner Junior Bonfim Ledo (PR), Denise Akemi (PR)
VAR: Rudá Toski Max (RS)