Botafogo vs Coritiba Prediction: Leader Botafogo hosts motivated Coritiba

After 13 wins and two losses, Botafogo finally drew a game in the Brasileirão. When Marcos Leonardo scored his second goal in the 81st minute, it looked like Santos would be the third team to beat the leader, but two late goals from the Cariocas sealed the game 2-2. It was not the league debut new coach Bruno Lage had hoped for, but at least defeat was avoided. Against Coritiba, Botafogo fans will be hoping for nothing less than a win for their club. In eight home matches in the Brasileirão, the Glorioso has always won. Now on its way will be Coritiba, which is going through its best spell of the season, managing to get out of last place with ten points in four rounds. A few weeks ago, the Coxa seemed doomed to relegation and will now visit the league leader to cause a surprise.

A six-win streak was interrupted at the Vila Belmiro. Defeat seemed imminent, but a strong reaction from the team allowed the tie. In fact, Botafogo narrowly missed out on victory in added time. The last 15 minutes of the Cariocas were powerful, but they were unrecognizable for almost the whole game. Luís Henrique left the match injured and will miss the game against Coritiba, as will central defender Adryelson, one of the highlights of the Brasileirão, who saw his third yellow card and is suspended. For now, there is no cause for alarm. Botafogo hopes for a return to normality and victory at home, where the players feel very comfortable. The advantage over the second-placed team is still considerable. Grêmio has eleven points less but one game in hand.

Coritiba was reborn from the ashes under interim coach Thiago Kosloski. He guided Coritiba to three wins and a draw in four games. The Coxa had only four points from 12 rounds when Antonio Zago left. Now it has 14 points and is breathing a lot better. In the last round, the Paranaenses beat Fluminense at home 2-0, showing that their confidence, at the moment, is huge. It is clear that the difference in quality between Botafogo and Coritiba is big, but the pressure will be on the home team's side.

The stadium will be sold out, with the Lone Star fans thirsty for another victory toward the Champion title. Of course, Botafogo is the favorite, but the pressure is high, especially for the new coach who has yet to win. Coritiba will be looking for a miracle.