Botafogo vs Internacional
Stadium: Nilton Santos
12.05.2025, 02:00
Botafogo vs Internacional: Prediction and odds on the Brasileirão match on May 12, 2025
Reigning champion Botafogo is in 13th place and must beat Internacional. The fans are calling for coach Renato Paiva to go, and the Cariocas will be under massive pressure in the upcoming game.
Claim Your Welcome Bonus!Botafogo: Form and statistics
Botafogo recorded a disappointing performance against Bahia in the last round, leaving Salvador with a 1-0 defeat. The Baianos were motivated by their win at Palmeiras, so Renato Paiva's men expected a tough game. Bahia scored in the 39th minute through Cauly, and from then on pushed its lines back. Botafogo had problems finding space to create chances, lacking the creativity and speed to unbalance the opposite defense. In midweek, Botafogo traveled to Venezuela to face Carabobo and won 2-1 with a last-minute goal by Cuiabano. It was another poor display from the Cariocas, who nevertheless managed a vital win in the Copa Libertadores. The Lone Star club is third in Group A, with six points. In the remaining two games, Botafogo will host Estudiantes and Universidad de Chile, the two sides currently in a position to qualify for the next stage.
Botafogo: Lineup
Gregore and Alexander Barboza received a one-game ban, but only the defensive midfielder can play as Barboza is injured. Savarino, Mastriani, and Matheus Martins also have injuries, limiting Paiva's attacking options.
🔖Botafogo starting lineup (4-2-3-1)
John – Vitinho, Jair Cunha, David Loiola, Alex Telles – Gregore, Marlon Freitas – Jeffinho, Rwan Cruz, Cuiabano – Igor Jesus
⛔️Out: Bastos, Alexander Barboza, Savarino, Matheus Martins (injured)
👤Head Coach: Renato Paiva
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Internacional: Form and statistics
The Colorado is having a decent season, but this week was atypical with two tough defeats. In the league, Inter lost 4-2 to Corinthians at the Neo Química Arena. The Gaúchos had to play with ten men from the 61st minute after Bruno Henrique was shown a red card. Even so, Roger Machado's team came close to drawing the game, but Corinthians got a penalty in the 94th minute. The Paulistas still had time to make it 4-2 when Inter desperately tried to score. Internacional dropped to ninth place with nine points, ten goals scored, and eight conceded. In midweek, Inter traveled to Colombia to play Atlético Nacional. In a challenging environment, the Reds were not at their best and lost 3-1 against an aggressive team. Valencia came off injured in the first half, and Inter dropped to third in the Copa Libertadores' Group F. The next game in the Copa Libertadores is against Bahia at home, and Inter must win to climb into the qualifying places. Against Botafogo, Roger Machado will probably rest some players, given the crucial game against the Baianos.
Internacional: Lineup
Inter is facing many problems in the attacking sector, especially with the injuries to their two strikers, Valencia and Borré. Rochet, the Uruguay international goalkeeper, has been injured for a long time and is also a major casualty. Bruno Henrique received a red card and is suspended. Given the importance of the next Copa Libertadores match, Roger Machado could rest some players against Botafogo.
🔖Internacional starting lineup (4-2-3-1)
Anthoni – Aguirre, Victor Gabriel, Vitão, Bernabei – Ronaldo, Thiago Maia – Tabata, Romero, Prado – Lucca
⛔️Out: Valencia, Vitinho, Borré, Rochet, Bruno Gomes, Mercado, Drummond, Carbonero (injured), Bruno Henrique (suspended)
👤Head Coach: Roger Machado
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Botafogo vs Internacional: Head-to-head statistics
The two teams have met 71 times, and Inter has the upper hand with 28 wins. Botafogo won 23 times, two of them last season. On 20 occasions, the games ended in a draw.
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Botafogo vs Internacional: Betting tips & Odds
- Inter was the first team to concede a goal in six of its last seven games. You can bet that Botafogo will score first for 1.67 at Bet365;
- Botafogo has won five of its last six home matches. You can bet on Botafogo winning at 2.17 on 1xBet;
- In Inter's last six games, the BTTS-YES bet has won five times. You can bet on both teams to score (BTTS - YES) for 1.95 at Bet365.
Botafogo vs Internacional match prediction 12 May 2025
Botafogo is in 13th place, and coach Renato Paiva's job is in danger. The Cariocas will play under great pressure. Inter's form has dipped in recent games, and it has conceded many goals recently. The Porto Alegre side has several injured players, including Borré and Valencia, the two main strikers. Roger Machado could rest some players as Inter will have a crucial Copa Libertadores match next week. If that happens, Botafogo has a better chance of winning. I'm betting on a Double Chance in favor of Botafogo with a maximum of three goals scored.
Our match prediction: 1X & TU 3.5 for 1.65 at Betway.
Our betting tip for this Brasileirão match: BTTS - Yes for 1.95 at Bet365.
Our final tip for this match: Correct Score 2-1 for 8.00 at 1xBet.
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