Athletico-PR vs Botafogo Prediction: Botafogo Having the Best Serie A Season So Far

In the upcoming fixture of the Brazil Serie A, Matchday 9, Athletico-PR will face Botafogo at the Estádio Joaquim Américo Guimarães in Curitiba. With Botafogo comfortably leading the points table, the upcoming matchup provides them an opportunity to secure another three points. According to the current standings, Botafogo is at the top spot with 7 wins and 21 points, while Athletico-PR sits in 11th place with 4 wins and 12 points from 8 matches played so far. A few days ago, the two teams faced each other in the Brazil Cup Round of 16, with Athletico-PR winning on penalties. Continue reading to find out the likely outcomes from the upcoming matchup.

Moving forward in the contest, Athletico-PR comes off a fine performance against Botafogo, winning on penalties. Although Tiquinho Soares scored the opening goal, Athletico-PR managed to bounce back and take the lead in the penalty shootout. In their last five matches across all competitions, Athletico-PR has secured 2 wins and suffered 3 defeats. The two wins came against Botafogo, which is why the home side will start the upcoming match confidently. In terms of scoring, Athletico-PR has scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches, averaging 1.00 goal per game. However, they have conceded 9 goals, averaging 1.80 goals per game. Despite their decent performance in the Copa do Brasil, Athletico-PR has not been able to replicate the same form in the Brazil Serie A.

Moving forward in the contest, Botafogo will be looking to bounce back and avenge their previous defeats against Athletico-PR. In the Serie A, Botafogo has shown consistent performances and currently leads the points table. In their last five matches, Botafogo has won 3 and lost 2. In their most recent away fixture against Universidad Cesar Vallejo, Botafogo emerged victorious with a 2-3 scoreline. In the last five matches, Botafogo has scored 9 goals, averaging 1.80 goals per game. They have conceded 5 goals, averaging 1.00 goal per game. If Botafogo continues this consistent scoring rate, Athletico-PR should be prepared for an upset.

With an overall scoring average of 2.00 and a conceding average of 0.80 in the ongoing Serie A competition, Botafogo holds a statistical advantage over Athletico-PR. Additionally, Botafogo has kept 4 clean sheets in 8 matches played so far. With the likes of Tiquinho Soares and Carlos Eduardo in the lineup, Botafogo will aim to unsettle the home favorites and secure an away victory. The total goals in the match are expected to be over 2.5, with both sides likely to score.

• Botafogo to Win for 3.50
• Francisco Soares To Score A Goal At Any Time - Yes for 2.875
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 1.85