Botafogo vs Internacional Prediction: Botafogo has taken the throne

In a highly technical and tactical contest, Botafogo beat Palmeiras 1-0. The two teams were level at the top with 33 points, and Botafogo took the lead with the win. This victory had great symbolism for the Cariocas. Last season, Botafogo was also at the top of the table, but a dramatic 4-3 defeat to Palmeiras sent the Lone Star team into a spiral of defeats, which resulted in losing the title. The fans of the Glorious will never forget that night in November, but this triumph may have given Botafogo the confidence needed to become the champion of Brazil after 19 years.

The match with Palmeiras was an attacking and open encounter, with both teams looking to find the net. Both goalkeepers made several good saves, but Botafogo's John was decisive on the clean sheet. In the first half, the Paulistas had moments of pressure on Botafogo and had good chances to score, but John saved his team. After a drought of nine games, Tiquinho Soares scored the match's only goal in the 56th minute. The striker appeared in the middle of the area to finish a great move by Luiz Henrique on the right, who, after dribbling past Murilo, crossed the ball back to Tiquinho. The fans now feel the title is possible and will flock to the Nilton Santos to see Botafogo play again. Inter is a good team, especially defensively, but the Cariocas are very confident.

Due to a busy schedule, the Gaúchos didn't play in the last two league rounds. In a Rio Grande do Sul classic, Inter was knocked out by Juventude in the Copa do Brasil with a 2-3 aggregate in both legs. Following this result, the club's management decided to sack coach Eduardo Coudet. In the middle of the week, with an interim coach, Internacional lost 1-0 in Argentina to Rosario Central in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana Playoff. In a crazy week, Roger Machado, the Juventude's manager, was unexpectedly appointed to take charge of the Colorado. In his debut, Machado will have to face the Brasileirão leader. Some key players, such as Vitão, Patrick, and Valencia, won't be able to play, weakening the team in a complicated game.

Botafogo is going through a high point in the season, having beaten champion Palmeiras in the last round and taken the lead in the Brasileirão. Internacional hasn't won in seven games and appointed a new coach this week. Roger Machado did an excellent job at Juventude and could improve Inter's performance. Although the Gaúchos could show up at the Nilton Santos with a different attitude, I can only bet on Botafogo winning. The Cariocas are playing well and are very motivated.