Botafogo vs Ypiranga-RS Prediction: Predicting a One Sided Finish

In the upcoming scheduled fixture of Copa do Brasil, Third Round, Leg 2, Botafogo will be hosting Ypiranga-RS at the Estádio Nilton Santos in Rio de Janeiro. With Botafogo leading the scoreline (2-0), the upcoming matchup is likely to have the home side scoring and winning. However, Ypiranga- RS will be equally up for the task, looking to equalize the scoreline and play with positivity. After a break of almost 2 complete weeks, Ypiranga-RS will be looking to maximize their potential, giving the home side a tough matchup.

Botafogo - Has Won Five Consecutive Fixtures (WWWWW)

Going in the matchup, Botafogo is coming off a win against Bahia (1-2) in the Brazil Serie A fixture. Junior Santos and Tche Tche scored goals, giving their side an important win. Carrying the unbeaten run forward, Botafogo will be confident for the upcoming home game against Ypiranga-RS. With the likes of Soares, Santos, and Di Placido in the lineup, Botafogo might play their full-strength side in the upcoming Copa do Brasil fixture. In the last five matches played, Botafogo has scored goals, averaging 3.00 goals per game. Hence, Botafogo will be starting as favorite against the visitors. In the last three home matches, Botafogo has registered comfortable wins, scoring at least 2 goals or more. Against the vibrant scoring average, the conceding average is just 0.8 goals in the last five played. 

Expected Opening Lineup for Botafogo

Fernandez, Borges, Adelson, Cuesta, Marcal, Tche Tche, Junior, Joao, Jeffinho, Tiquinho.

Ypiranga-RS - Likely to Struggle in Minimizing the Deficit (LLWDL)

Ypiranga-RS will be starting under pressure, as they are already two goals down, and then the pressure of playing away from home. So far, in the last five matches played, Ypiranga-RS has managed to secure just one win and that was against Gremio (2-1). In the previous outing against Botafogo, William Barbio, Clayton, Bruno Baio, and Jhonatan Ribeiro couldn’t contribute to the team’s winning. Coach Luizinho Vieira will be confident in covering the rough patches and playing with an improved game plan against Botafogo. With just three goals scored in the last five matches, Ypiranga averages 0.60 goals per game. With this under-par goal-scoring average, Ypiranga-RS can’t defeat Botafogo. 

Expected Opening Lineup for Ypiranga-RS

Paulo, Bauremann, Jonathan, Nathan, Sanchez, Camacho, Carabajal, Alex, Braga, Leonardo, Angelo.

Expert Betting Tips

Considering Botafogo's match winning game form, the upcoming contest will likely end in a one-sided encounter. With only 3 goals scored in the last 5 matches, Ypiranga-RS will likely struggle with scoring and clearing the defense against Botafogo. Therefore, I predict Botafogo to score only, and the match total will be under 2.5 goals. 

• Botafogo to Win for 1.53
• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.725
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.79