Internacional vs Botafogo Prediction: The Cariocas are ecstatic

Botafogo won the Copa Libertadores for the first time in an epic final against Atlético Mineiro. The Cariocas had to play with ten men for 90 minutes, but they resisted and heroically won 3-1. It was the biggest win ever for the Lone Star club, which now wants to become the Brazilian champion. 

Inter lost 3-2 to Flamengo at the Maracanã and no longer has a chance of fighting for the title. The Gaúchos conceded three goals in the final 15 minutes of the first half and practically lost their chance of winning. The Colorado reacted and even reduced the score to 3-2 with goals from Wesley in the 55th minute and Valencia in the 62nd minute, but the home team managed to retain the lead. Internacional finally lost after 16 unbeaten matches and remains the best team in the season's second half with 37 points. The Porto Alegre club has dropped to fourth place, but to reclaim its place on the podium, it has to get a good result against leader Botafogo.

The Glorious won the most important game in the club's history but had to suffer greatly to lift the Copa Libertadores trophy. Gregore received a straight red card in the first minute after hitting the head of an opponent with his foot, and everything got complicated for Botafogo. However, Luiz Henrique scored in the 35th minute, and the Cariocas started to believe in the victory. Near the half-time, Luiz Henrique was fouled by the Atlético goalkeeper, and the VAR awarded a penalty. Alex Telles made it 2-0, to the astonishment of everyone in the stadium. The Miners reacted in the second half and reduced the gap to 2-1 through Vargas in the 47th minute. Botafogo sustained the pressure from its opponent, who missed some clear chances and made it 3-1 in the last minute through Júnior Santos. The game ended seconds later with many tears of joy. Artur Jorge and his players celebrated their achievement with a parade in Rio de Janeiro, but now they must concentrate on the game against Inter. Botafogo is three points ahead of Palmeiras and needs at least a draw. A win would put Garrincha's club very close to the title.

It will probably be an even contest between two of the best teams in the Brasileirão. If Botafogo wins, it could be crowned champion in this round, but with a loss, it might drop to second place. The Cariocas' motivation is huge after their victory in the Copa Libertadores final so they could do well at the Beira-Rio. I'm betting on a Double Chance in favor of Botafogo, with a maximum of four goals scored in the match.