LiontipsBotafogo vs. Sao Paulo: Copa Libertadores Match Prediction
Botafogo will host Sao Paulo in the first leg of the Libertadores Cup quarterfinals on September 19. Will the hosts be able to remain undefeated for the seventh match in a row and take a step towards the semifinals, or will Sao Paulo surprise the favorite in Rio de Janeiro? In the betting tip, we assessed the prospects of each team and prepared reliable bets. Which choice should you make?
Match announcement
Botafogo RJ
BrazilCurrent form
Botafogo is playing at a very high level this season and is fighting for the Brazilian Serie A title. Franklim Carvalho's team is currently leading the table with 53 points, three points ahead of second-placed Palmeiras, while Fortaleza has four points less. In the Copa Libertadores, Botafogo managed to eliminate Palmeiras in the 1/8 finals.
Disqualifications and injuries
Rafael, Matheus, Pablo, Jeffinho, Eduardo and Juniors Santos are injured.
Interesting trends for betting
- Botafogo have not lost in their last six matches – four wins and two draws
- Botafogo have won their last four home matches
Estimated line-up : Victor-Cubiano, Barbosa, Bastos, Ponte-Almada, Savarino, Luis Enrique, Freitas, Gregory-Da Cruz.
Sao Paulo
BrazilCurrent form
Sao Paulo has much less ambitious goals in the Brazilian championship, fighting for a ticket to the Copa Libertadores. Luis Zubeldia's team currently sits fifth in the table with 44 points, but has not yet guaranteed anything for itself - eighth-placed Internacional has only six points less with two games in hand. In the 1/8 finals of the Copa Libertadores, Sao Paulo was stronger than Nacional from Montevideo.
Disqualifications and injuries
Pablo Maia, Alisson, Ferreirinha, Joao Morreira, Patrick, Rodrigo Nestor are injured.
Interesting trends for betting
- Sao Paulo have only won one of their last four matches.
- Sao Paulo have not beaten Botafogo in their last six matches, with four defeats and two draws.
Tentative lineup : Rafael - Rafinha, Arboleda, Sabino, Wellington - Bobadilla, Luis Gustavo, Rato, Lucas Moura - Calleri, Gomez.
Trends
Bet Exact score 2:1
Two of Botafogo's last four home matches have ended with this score
9.10Bet Botafogo to score in both halves
In two of Botafogo's last three home games, this bet has been successful
3.65Sao Paulo to score in first half
In two of the last three matches between the clubs, this bet was successful
3.35Tip and bets
Botafogo are in excellent form and are particularly strong at home, having won four games in a row at home. It is obvious that the hosts will be determined today and will bet on a confident victory. Sao Paulo are frankly unimpressive in the championship, the Tricolors are particularly vulnerable in away games, and their results against Botafogo in recent years have left much to be desired.
We think that the guests have no chance. Betting Tip - Asian handicap (-1) on Botafogo . This bet is offered with odds of 2.65
Bet on total
Botafogo will undoubtedly strive to secure a confident victory and secure a comfortable advantage before the return match. The hosts are effective in attack and it is unlikely that Sao Paulo has a chance to play to zero today, there are plenty of problems in defense, especially away. At the same time, the Tricolors know how to play on the counterattack, and they are capable of responding with a goal of prestige.
Bet - both teams to score. This bet is offered for 2.37
Bet on corners
Botafogo are the favourites and will clearly dominate the entire 90 minutes – the home team should win confidently on corners.
Bet - Asian handicap (-2) on corners at Botafogo. This bet is offered for 1.85
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