Fortaleza will be without midfielder Pedro Augusto on Thursday as he is suspended after his dismissal against Cruzeiro on May 26, and they may also miss central player Lucas Sasha.

In their absence, Vojvoda is expected to field Tomas Pochettino, Jose Welison, and Emmanuel Martinez in the midfield.

Up front, striker Deyverson will be supported by Marinho and Lucca Prior Pimenta on the wings, as the attackers aim to secure a vital three points for their team.

For Santos, Neymar has tested positive for COVID-19, but he would be unavailable regardless due to his red card from the previous match.

Xavier might rely on 20-year-old striker Deivid Washington as a replacement, joined by Alvaro Barreal and Guilherme in the forward line.

Additionally, midfielder Tomas Rincon was substituted due to an injury against Botafogo, so Diego Pituca will partner with Ze Rafael in the double pivot.

Fortaleza possible starting lineup:

Ricardo; Tinga, Kuscevic, Mancha, Mancuso; Pochettino, Welison, Martinez; Marinho, Deyverson, Pimenta

Santos possible starting lineup:

Brazao; Escobar, Ivaldo, Basso, Souza; Pituca, Rafael; Barreal, Rollheiser, Guilherme; Washington