Sergipe vs Botafogo Prediction: Can Sergipe Exploit Botafogo 's Poor Form?

In the upcoming fixture of the Copa do Brasil, Sergipe will be up against Botafogo at the Arena Batistão in Aracaju. Moving towards the fixture, Botafogo is a dominant favourite with a win predictor percentage of 71%. Botafogo has been quite consistent and active in the Carioca Serie A, whereas Club Sportivo Sergipe is hailing from Campeonato Sergipano. This will be the first official meeting between the two teams, hence, we are likely to get a balanced audience in the Arena Batistão.

Going in the matchup, Sportivo Sergipe is coming off an unbeaten run in the last 4 matches played. With 2 draws and 2 wins in the last 4 played, Sergipe is likely to press on the paddle and keep up with the consistent flow. In the last game against Sergipe (2-1), Pedro Henrique dos Santos and Joao Victor da Silva secured goals in the 4th and 75th minute of play. At the moment, Club Sportivo Sergipe stands in the top 4 standings of the local competition and is likely to carry the momentum in Copa do Brasil. Sergipe has scored 4 goals at an striking average of 0.8 goals per game. Hence, striking for Sportivo Sergipe might be tough against a seasoned opposition like Botafogo. 

• Ronan Nunes Freitas
• Joao Victor da Silva
• Pedro Henrique

Currently, Botafogo is slightly under the blue as they are coming off two back-to-back defeats in the Carioca Serie A. In the last outing against Flamengo, Botafogo’s forwards couldn’t secure an equalizer after conceding the first goal in the first minute of play. Moreover, Botafogo also lost to Vasco da Gama (2-0), adding weight to their problems as they have slipped down to the 5th spot in the table standings. With 6 goals scored in the last 5 matches played, Botafogo averages 1.2 goals, however, it hasn’t scored in its last 2 matches of Carioca Serie A. Hence, Botafogo will be under a reasonable pressure, which is likely to get the best of them.

• Francisco Soares
• Victor Sa
• Patrick de Paula

Going in the matchup, Sportivo Sergipe can get its consistent form in best advantage as Botafogo is struggling at large. Considering the goal scoring average and past performances of the two teams, Botafogo is unlikely to secure a comprehensive win. Hence, I am predicting a draw with both sides managing to score a goal each (1-1).

• Total Under 2.5 for 1.83
• Correct Score 1-1 for 7.50
• Full Time Result - Draw for 4.50