Botafogo vs Bangu Prediction: Expect a Low Scoring Encounter

In the upcoming fixture of the Campeonato Carioca Serie A, Matchday 8, Botafogo will take on Bangu at the Luso-Brasileiro Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. With just three more league matches to be played in Campeonato Serie A, teams are looking forward to align themselves in the top three standings. At the moment, Botafogo stands 2nd with 4 wins and 13 points from 6 games played. On the other hand, Bangu stands 5th with 3 wins and 12 points. As the points difference shrinks the competition is likely to get more intense. Hence, the upcoming matchup will be an important one considering the goal difference of top teams in the contest. The last time these two sides played, Botafogo won comprehensive 2-0. 

Botafogo - Carrying a Splendid Run in the Last 5 Matches (WDWWW)

Going in the matchup, Botafogo is coming off a comprehensive win against Boavista (0-4), in which Tiquinho Soares started the proceedings with two goals in a span of just 17 minutes. Moreover, Joao Victor and Patrick Carreiro managed to score goals, giving their team a fantastic win. In home games Botafogo has stood quite strong, as its conceding average is just 0.33 goals per game. Moreover, in 4 home fixtures, the game total has stayed under 2.5 goals. Hence, we can expect a reasonable defensive gameplay by Botafogo in the upcoming event against Bangu.

Bangu Atletico Clube - Defeated Madureira with a Slightest Margin (WDLDW)

Going in the contest, Bangu will be hoping for comprehensive wins instead of a (1-0) win, which came against Madureira the other day. As the match days are passing by the points difference is starting to shrink and ultimately qualification decisions will be made on the GD of teams. Bangu’s previous run against Botafogo has been quite unimpressive, as in the last 15 games played, Bangu has been unable to win a single fixture. Bangu’s poor run against Botafogo is quite evident, as Bangu averages 0.47 goals per game.

Expert Betting Tips

Since January 2019, Botafogo and Bangu have met four times. Botafogo has won twice and two games have ended in a draw. Apart from the goal scoring averages, Bangu’s away conceded average is just 0.75 goals in Campeonato Carioca. Hence, we can expect a decent matchup tomorrow. However, Botafogo will stand as favorites for winning and the game total is likely to be under 2.5 goals. 

• Total Goals Under 2.5 for 1.65
• Both Teams to Score - No for 1.455
• Correct Score 1-0 for 4.75