Campeonato Carioca Série A
Matchday 6 of 11
Botafogo vs Nova Iguaçu
Luso-Brasileiro Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
02.02.2023 01:00
In the upcoming fixture of Campeonato Carioca Serie A, Matchday 6, Botafogo will be up against Nova Iguacu at the Luso-Brasileiro Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. According to the table standings of today, Botafogo stands 4th with 3 wins and 9 points in the contest. On the other hand, the struggle for Nova Iguacu continues, as it stands 9th with just a single win and 5 points. The last time these two teams played against each other was in February 2022, Botafogo won (2-0). Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming fixture and expected outcomes.
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From the recent four matches played between the two, Botafogo has registered three wins, whereas a game ended in a draw. In 1 of the last 4 fixtures, the two have managed over 2.5 goals. Botafogo has won 75% matches in clean sheets against Nova Iguacu. Hence, the upcoming fixture is likely to be a low scoring one, with Botafogo favorites to win.
Botafogo - Has Registered Three Consecutive Wins (WWWLD)
After starting the season with a defeat against Audax Rio, Botafogo is carrying a three wins streak. In the last game against Fluminense, Botafogo managed a 0-1 win away from home. Joao Victor was the only goal scorer in the last outing of Botafogo, delivering when it was much needed. In the last three home matches, Botafogo has recorded a game total of under 2.5 goals, hence, the upcoming fixture is also likely to have a low scoring total. Botafogo will be the home favorite, as their goal conceding rate is just 0.50 in Carioca home fixtures.
Nova Iguacu - Coming off a Win Against Bangu (WDLLD)
Nova Iguacu registered a very important win in the previou matchday against Bangu (1-0), in which Michael Santos scored the only goal. With an away goal scoring average of just 0.67, Nova Iguacu is likely to struggle. Moreover, the conceding average is 1.50, which is on a higher side. Nova Iguacu has registered 2 wins in its last 11 away matches, which is an under-par record. With an overall goal scoring average of 0.55 against Botafogo, Nova Iguacu is likely to struggle big time.
Expert Betting Tips
Evaluating the previous head to head statistics and the ongoing forms of the two, Botafogo stands as favorite. Though Nova Iguacu is coming off a win in its last home game, Botafogo has better averages and conceding rate against Nova Iguacu. Hence, the game total is expected to be under 2.5 goals, and only Botafogo to win.
- Goals Under 2.5 for 1.80
- Both Teams To Score - No for 1.6
- Correct Score 1-0 for 5.50