Botafogo vs Fluminense Prediction: Betting on the guests

Botafogo has big personnel problems, which is a chance for Fluminense to pick up points in the Rio derby. By the way, a win in the upcoming game could give the Tricolores a chance to move up into the Libertadores Cup zone.

After a four-match losing streak, Botafogo won two straight games against Sao Paulo and Inter. Moreover, the match against the Reds was a phenomenal 2:3 win, although the Lone Star lost 0:2. However, Botafogo got a red card in that game not only for Filipe Sampaio but also for Lucas Piazon, and a total of four players were disqualified, which, of course, could harm the result of the upcoming game for the Lone Star. Overall, Botafogo is in 9th position in the Brasileirao standings ahead of the upcoming game, with 18 points, one point behind Santos in the Libertadores Cup zone. Botafogo's home statistics are only 15th in the division, +2=1-3, 7:8 goal difference.

Fluminense played well in the Brazilian Cup match against Cruzeiro. At the Maracana, the Tricolores beat the Foxes 2:1. Before that, Fluminense also beat Avai, but already in the national championship. The Tricolours are in eighth place in the league standings, ahead of Botafogo, thanks to a better goal difference. In the case of an away win, Fluminense will pass two teams, Flamengo and Santos, and move up into the Libertadores Cup zone. Fluminense's away statistics are seventh in the division, +2=2-2, 5:5 goal difference.

We believe staffing difficulties will prevent Botafogo from making the most of their performance in the upcoming game. Fluminense plays well away and has a historical advantage over their opponents in the individual fixtures. In Botafogo, Fluminense is reasonably confident, although the teams are from the same city and different areas. We believe the visitors have an excellent chance to pick up the full three points and move up into the Libertadores Cup zone, ahead of Flamengo and Santos.

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