São Paulo vs Botafogo Prediction: This is the big match of Round 19

Fifth-placed São Paulo hosts Botafogo, leader of the Brasileirão. Eight points separate the two sides, so the Paulistas must win if they want to fight for the title. Botafogo has a better team thanks to a significant investment, but São Paulo is a fearsome opponent at home.

The Tricolor Paulista could do no better than draw 0-0 with Juventude in Brasilia. Zubeldía's team struggled to overcome the defensive organization of the Gaúchos, who, despite playing on a neutral pitch, managed to maintain their unbeaten run as hosts. The Paulistas were better in the first half and had the best chance to score, with Luciano hitting the post from outside the area. Juventude was more dangerous in the second half, hitting the crossbar with a ball that bounced off the goal line. In the Série A, an away draw against a team that is difficult to beat is not a bad result. The match with Botafogo will show whether São Paulo can challenge for the title.

The Glorious won for the fifth straight time and secured its place at the league top. After beating Palmeiras 1-0 at home, Botafogo repeated the result against Internacional at the Nilton Santos. Despite a lackluster display, it was the Cariocas' third consecutive 1-0 win. Botafogo struggled to get past Inter's defense. Luiz Henrique is in good form and scored the game's only goal in the 38th minute. The next challenge is a tricky one. It will be hard to overcome São Paulo at the Morumbi. A draw could be a good result for Artur Jorge's side.

Anything can happen in this game. The Paulistas are strong at home, and if they win, they will show the potential to fight for the title. Botafogo has won its previous five games and is very confident. The Cariocas seem more experienced than last season and have done well in games against direct rivals. The Lone Star team beat Flamengo at the Maracanã, so it has reasons to be confident of winning at the Morumbi. I will bet on a draw since I don't see any favorites in this game.