Botafogo vs Brasiliense Prediction: Botafogo Hot Favorite to Win

In the upcoming fixture of Copa do Brasil, Botafogo will take on Brasiliense at the Estádio Nilton Santos in Rio de Janeiro. Going in the matchup, Botafogo is coming off recent fixtures in Carioca Serie A, whereas Brasiliense FC is involved in Campeonato Brasiliense. The last time these two teams played was in 2005 and the match ended in a draw. Almost after 17 long years, the two sides will take on each other in the heart of Brazil. 

Botafogo - Missed Out Semi-finals of Carioca by slightest of Margins (LWDLL)

Going in the matchup, Botafogo RJ is coming off a defeat against Portuguesa RJ (0-1) and a win previously against Resende (0-2) in Carioca Serie A. Moreover, Botafogo hasn’t been in top form the season so far, as it drew the game against Sergipe (1-1) in the first round of Copa do Brasil. Be it home or away fixtures played in recent couple of months, Botafogo has surely struggled. However, the outing against Brasiliense is likely to favor them. With just 3 goals scored in the last 5 matches played, Botafogo averages 0.6 goals per game. Therefore, we can’t just sit back and expect a full fledge attack from Botafogo. With Brazil Serie A starting next month, Botafogo is likely to make reinforcements in its starting lineup.

Key Players for Botafogo

• Carlos Alberto
• Matheus Nascimento

Brasiliense - Playing with Very Less Odds for Winning (WDLDD)

Going in the matchup, Brasiliense is coming off a win against Santa Maria (1-2) in Campeonato Brasiliense. Moving forward, Brasiliense carry decent form compared to Botafogo, however, the difference of quality gameplay and league is evident. With 5 goals scored in the last 5 matches played, Brasiliense averages 1.00 goals per game. In the first round of Copa do Brasil, Brasiliense managed a draw against Athletic MG (1-1), in which Gabriel Henrique scored the opening goal in the 67th minute of play. With the presence of Weverton Goncalves, Yuri Mamute, and Moises Barros dos Santos in the starting lineup, Brasiliense is likely to come out strong.

Key Players for Brasiliense

• Moises Barros dos Santos
• Weverton Goncalves

Expert Betting Tips

Moving forward in the fixture, Botafogo will stand as favorites for winning, however, the visitors will look to neutralize Botafogo advantage at home. The matchup is expected to produce close calls and goal scoring opportunities for the two. I am backing Botafogo to win and carry the confidence forward in the Taca Rio semifinals. The game total is expected to be under 2.5 goals and the match to be decided in the 90 minutes of play. 

• Total Under 2.5 for 1.95
• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.56
• Correct Score 1-0