MONTREAL VS OTTAWA & NAUTICO VS AMERICA RN
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MONTREAL OR DRAW & NAUTICO OR DRAW
When América RN hired Moacir Júnior, he was given two tasks: "Take the team to Serie C and become state champions." Well on his way to achieving the latter. They have reached the final after a total of 3–2 against Santa Cruz. A lot of energy was spent there. Midfielders Mikael Guterres and Romarinho, both struggling with injury concerns, are unlikely to participate. Náutico has put in fairly good performances but hasn't gotten full rewards. However, they showed they can beat strong opponents, most recently in the Copa do Brasil (2–0 against Vitória). Auremir is suspended now.
Ottawa has been really strong lately. Aiming for their seventh consecutive victory – but I wouldn’t be surprised if they miss... The last time they managed to win seven straight matches was... 2015! It wouldn’t be surprising if they soon hit a stumbling block.
Montreal is doing everything they can to strengthen their playoff chances (currently around 18 percent). One of their best performances of the season last time! Here's what the Canadiens are saying: "We are going to build on the momentum we gained last time and really go All In in our pursuit of a long-awaited playoff spot."
They have won both previous meetings this season against the Senators. Feels more open than the odds suggest.
