Ones to watch: Vitória head to the Maracanã chasing first away win | OneFootball

Fluminense’s opponent this Saturday at 6 p.m. at the Maracanã, Vitória is going through a positive spell this season. The Rubro-Negro is coming off a rout of Coritiba in the Brasileirão and also secured a place in the Copa do Nordeste semifinals by eliminating Ceará.In Série A, the team sits ninth with 18 points, but is still trying to earn its first away win in the competition. Its away record is just 11%, the second worst in the league.To face Tricolor, coach Jair Ventura will have a few changes. Matheuzinho is suspended, while Erick is serving a suspension handed down by the STJD. Ronald and Marinho are the favorites to take their places. In defense, Cacá is expected to miss out due to muscle discomfort, and Ramon is doubtful at left back.The good news for the Bahia side is the return of Renato Kayzer and Baralhas, both recovered from injury and available again.Likely Vitória lineupLucas Arcanjo; Nathan Mendes, Edenilson (Neris), Luan Cândido and Ramon (Jamerson); Baralhas, Martínez, Zé Vitor and Ronald (Diego Tarzia); Marinho and Renê (Renato Kayzer).

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