Goias Esporte Clube vs Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas Prediction: Both Teams in the Sudamericana Qualification Spot

In the upcoming Round 28 fixture of the Brazil Serie A, Goias will take on Botafogo at the Estadio de Serrinha in Goiana, Brazil. Accordiong to the table standings of now, Goias stands 10th with 9 wins and 37 points from 27 games played. Botafogo on the other hand, stands 12th with 9 wins and 34 points in the competition so far. If Botafogo loses the upcoming fixture, it will drop down from the Sudamericana qualification spot. The game is expected to be pretty much intense and both teams to play positively in pursuit of finding the net. When the last time these two sides played each other in June 2022, Goias won 1-2.

Going in the game, Goias is coming off a draw against RB Bragantino (1-1) and Flamengo (1-1). Goias has won three and tied two games from its last five played. With a goal scoring average of 1.1 goals per game, Goias will look to continue its prolific run against Botafogo. With Goias playing at home, they will have the advantage in its favor as it has stayed unbeaten in the last 4 home games. The 25-year-strike old's against Bragantino won them a point last time out after he previously scored both goals in a 2-1 victory away to Santos and the lone goal in an impressive victory at Atletico Mineiro. Pedro Raul has been a major contributor to their ascent up the league. As a result, Pedro Raul is now tied for first place in the scoring rankings. Given that he scored twice against his previous team in the rematch back in June, there should be little doubt that he can make the difference once more.Goias has the bunch of match winners in their side, which can change the complexion of the game within seconds.

Tadeu; Maguinho, Caetano, Reynaldo, Savio; Auremir, Sales, Belmonte, Diego, Marquinhos Gabriel; Pedro Raul

Going in the game, Botafogo is coming off a win against Coritiba (2-0) in which Victor Leandro Cuesta and Tiquinho Soares scored goals very late in the game, giving their side a thrilling win. With a goal-scoring average of 1 goal per game, Botafogo is likely to continue with the balanced approach. For Botafogo, Lucas Fernandes has been the one uniting point, as he leads the tally of top scorers in the formation. Danilo Barbosa and Gabriel Pires, recent Botafogo additions, came on as halftime replacements against Coritiba in their most recent match, inspiring them to a 2-0 victory so they could take the position of Tche and Lucas Fernandes in the center of midfield. Tiquinho Soares was promptly acquired by Botafogo from Olympiacos after the club lost top scorer Erison to Estoril. In the victory over Coritiba, the former Porto striker scored his maiden goal in the Brazilian top division.

Borges; Saravia, Adryelson, Cuesta, Marcal; Gabriel, Danilo, Jr Santos, C Eduardo, Sa; Soares

Going in the contest, both teams are likely to make significant changes to their formation and lineup. The game total is expected to be under 2.5 and both teams to score. The score line is likely to be 1-1, and the game to end as a draw. 

• Final Result- Draw for 3.24
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.7
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 1.88