Botafogo vs Madureira RJ Prediction: Is Botafogo Making Late Progress?

In the upcoming fixture of the Campeonato Carioca Serie A, Matchday 4, Botafogo will be up against Madureira RJ at the Estádio Luso Brasileiro in Rio de Janeiro. Considering the late progress Botafogo has made in the contest, we are expecting a ripper of a contest between the two sides. Madureira RJ is still searching for its first win in the contest, and is coming off a defeat against Fluminense (0-1). 

Head to Head Statistics

From the 4 matches played between the two, Botafogo leads the head-to-head stats (2-1), with a fixture ending in a draw. The last time these two sides played, Botafogo won (4-2) and is likely to repeat the previous performance. In 2020, at the stage of Carioca Taca Gruanabara, Madureira RJ managed to defeat Botafogo (2-0). On paper, Botafogo looks quite competitive and strong compared to the away side.

Botafogo - Coming off a Win Against Volta Redonda (WLDLW)

Going in the matchup, Botafogo will be feeling confident, as it carries the momentum and winning confidence from the last game. In the previous outing Fernando Marcal and Victor Leandro Cuesta scored goals for Botafogo. If we dig into the overall statistics of Botafogo, it has a goal scoring and conceding averages of 1.00 goal per game in home games. With a winning percentage of 40% in the last 10 games played, Botafogo will look to extend its winning run and score a goal or two in the winning cause.

Madureira RJ - Lost to Fluminense in Last Outing (LDDLL)

Going in the contest, Madureira RJ is coming off a defeat against Fluminense (0-1). Before that Madureira RJ has tied fixtures against Flamengo (0-0) and Vasco da Gama (0-0). Madureira is still in search of its first win in the contest, which still seems impossible. With a goal scoring averag of just 0.50 goals in the contest, Madureira is well behind Botafogo. Apart from this Madureira hasn’t scored in its last 4 carioca matches, which is certainly an area of concern. With Madureira playing away from home, its chancing of scoring a goal or two also decreases, making Botafogo favorites for the upcoming match.

Expert Betting Tips

Madureira RJ has recorded a total of under 2.5 goals in its last three Campeonato Carioca matches. Hence, the upcoming fixture is likely to be a low scoring one, with the game total under 2.5 goals. I will back the home side to win by a margin of a single goal. Only Botafogo is expected to score, and the final scoreline to be 1-0. 

• Total Goals Under 2.5 for 1.80
• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.656
• Correct Score 1-0 for 5.75