Botafogo SP vs Santos FC Prediction: Botafogo Struggling to Win

In the upcoming fixture of the Copa do Brasil, Third Round, Botafogo will take on Santos at the Stadium Santa Cruz in Ribeirão Preto. The two teams have been competing against each other in Paulista A1 and now will be facing off against each other in Copa do Brasil. The last time these two sides played against each other, Botafogo won 0-1. From the last five matches played between the two, both have managed to win two matches each. Continue reading to find out more about the matchup and possible results. 

Botafogo SP - Has Lost Four Consecutive Matches (LLLLW)

Going in the matchup, Botafogo has lost four consecutive matches and will be desperate to make an impact against Santos in the third round of Copa do Brasil against Santos. With just a win from the last five matches played, Botafogo will be looking to align itself before the match against Santos and focus on scoring massively. In the last five matches played, Botafogo has scored just 3 goals and conceded 8 goals. Hence, Botafogo will be looking to minimize the scoring from the other end and at least score two goals. Robinho and Fillipe Soutto will be in the spotlight for carrying the Paulista A1 confidence forward in the upcoming fixture. 

Key Players for Botafogo SP

• Robinho
• Salatiel
• Fillipe Soutto

Santos FC - Coming off a Win Against Blooming (WLDWD)

Going in the matchup, Santos FC is coming off a win against Blooming FC (0-1) in the Sudamericana Round 1. Eduardo Gabriel scored the only goal of the match in the 98th minute of play. In the last five matches played, Santos has just lost a game and that was against Ituano FC (3-0). Secondly, Santos has scored 8 goals in the last five games, averaging 1.6 goals per game. Apart from the scoring, Santos has conceded 7 goals. Hence, Santos will have to also focus on defending the goal post, restricting the opposition from scoring freely. With the likes of Marcos Leonardo, Lucas Lima, and Angelo Gabriel in the lineup, Santos will be looking positive in the third round of Copa do Brasil.

Key Players for Santos FC

• Lucas Lima
• Marcos Leonardo
• Joaquin

Expert Betting Tips

Going in the matchup, Santos will have a certain advantage against Botafogo SP. Though Santos is playing away from home, their match form is quite decent and better compared to Botafogo. Considering the goal-scoring averages, I am predicting Santos FC to score at least 2 goals. Secondly, Botafogo has failed to score in 2 of the last 5 matches, the upcoming matchup is likely to have only Santos scoring. 

• Santos FC to Win for 2.15
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.64
• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.82