Copa do Brasil
Third Round Leg 1
Ypiranga RS vs Botafogo
Estádio Olímpico Colosso da Lagoa, Brazil
13.04.2023 03:30
In the upcoming fixture of Copa do Brasil, Third Round, Leg 1, Ypiranga RS will host Botafogo at the Estádio Olímpico Colosso da Lagoa. The matchup is likely to be well-balanced as the sides are coming off certain impactful performances. The two sides will be meeting for the very first time. Hence, the upcoming matchup couldn't be predicted on the basis of head-to-head stats and performances. Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming matchup between the two.
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After winning against Bragantino (3-1) in the second round of Copa do Brasil, Ypiranga-RS has lost to Gremio (5-4) in the Gaucho semi-final. Going in the matchup against Botafogo, Ypiranga-Rs is coming off a defeat against Chapecoense (0-1) and will be looking to shape up for the contest. In the last five matches played, Ypiranga-Rs has scored just 6 goals, averaging 1.20 goals per game. If Ypiranga continues with the same striking average, the upcoming matchup could get interesting, as it has allowed goals at an average of just 1.00 per game. With the presence of Erick, Pedro, and Moreno in the lineup, Ypiranga-Rs will be looking to play its natural game upfront.
Botafogo - Carrying an Unbeaten Run (WDWWD)
Going in the matchup, Botafogo is coming off a win against Audax Rio EC (5-2), in which Lucas Fernandez, Gustavo Sauer, and Philipe Sampaio scored goals. Taking motivation from the last win and extending the winning run forward, Botafogo is likely to keep on with the scoring average. Botafogo also secured a draw against Magallanes (2-2) on Sudamericana's opening matchday. In the last five matches played, Botafogo has scored 12 goals and conceded just 6 goals. The striking average is double the conceding average. Hence, Botafogo will be starting as favorite for tomorrow's contest.
Expert Betting Tips
In the last four matches played, Botafogo has scored 2 or more goals, which is why the upcoming contest is likely to have Botafogo scoring at least 2 goals. Secondly, Ypiranga-Rs has also shown substantial performances, which makes them likely to score at least a goal. Therefore, the match total is expected to be over 2.5 goals, and both sides to score. I am backing Botafogo to win, and the final scoreline to be 1-2 or 1-3.
- Botafogo to Win for 2.25
- Both Teams to Score - Yes for 2.03
- Total Over 2.5 for 2.45