Botafogo vs LDU de Quito Prediction: LDU Quito Looking to Make it Three in Three Wins

In the upcoming scheduled fixture of Copa Sudamericana, Matchday 3, Botafogo will be hosting LDU de Quito at the Estádio Nilton Santos in Rio de Janeiro. With two back-to-back wins in the competition, Quito leads the table standings with 6 points, whereas Botafogo stands 2nd and has 4 points. The upcoming fixture will be the first meeting between the two sides; hence, the element of pressure is likely to extract the best out of the two. Botafogo is coming off consecutive wins, whereas LDU de Quito carries an inconsistent match form. Continue reading to find out more about the fixture and the likely outcomes. 

Going in the continental fixture, Botafogo will be feeling all geared up for the task at home, as it is coming off a fantastic win against Flamengo (2-3) in the Brazil Serie A fixture. Tiquinho Soares scored the opening goal on penalty, and then Danilo consolidated the lead (0-2) just before the halftime whistle. Next, in the last 25 minutes of play, Tiquinho scored another goal with an assist made by Tche Tache. Coach Luis Castro was also issued a red card but will be feeling very settled ahead of the upcoming matchups. Botafogo has performed quite well in the last five matches, scoring 13 goals across all competitions, averaging 2.60 goals per game. Botafogo’s offensive play disturbed the defense, as Botafogo has conceded only 4 goals in the last 5 matches. When playing at home, Botafogo has at least scored 2 or more goals in the last three matches. 

With three wins and two defeats in the last five matches played across all competitions, LDU de Quito will be searching for consistency. In the last outing against Universidad Catolica (0-4), Alexander Alvarado, Jose Angulo, Jose Quinteros, and Jhojan Julio scored goals. In the previous home fixture of Sudamericana, LDU de Quito managed a clean-sheet win against Magallanes (4-0). In the match against Magallanes as well, Jose Angulo contributed the most with goals in the 53rd and 55th minute of play. Jhojan Julio and Brayan Ramirez were spot-on with the timely assist. LDU de Quito might look to be a little rational against Botafogo, as it has scored 11 goals in the last five, averaging 2.20 goals per match. Therefore, I am expecting Quito to at least score a goal or two.

With just four goals allowed in the last five matches played, Botafogo will be looking to defend at home and win in clean sheets. On the other hand, Quito is coming off a win from the last outing in Sudamericana against Magallanes. Carrying the momentum forward, the Ecuadorian team will be looking to maintain its top position in the points table. However, I believe playing in Brazil under intense away pressure will be tough. I am backing the home side to win, and the match total to be over 2.5 goals. 

• Botafogo to Win for 1.75
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 1.87
• Total Over 2.5 for 2.02