Botafogo vs Fluminense Prediction: Bet on Fluminense to win

In the upcoming match of Brazil Serie A, Botafogo will host Fluminense at Nilton Santos Stadium, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Botafogo is in 1st position, while Fluminense is 3rd, in Brazil’s Serie A. Botafogo comes from a defeat, as the away side, against Athletico-PR by 3-2; And Fluminense comes from a draw, at home, against Flamengo. This match puts two teams in very similar moments face to face, and if Fluminense defeats Botafogo, it will replace them as leaders of Brazil’s Serie A. In the case of Botafogo’s wins, the team can isolate itself in 1st position.

BOTAFOGO

Botafogo came from two defeats. Goiás stopped an excellent sequence of 15 undefeated matches, in a match for Brazil Serie A. Then, midweek Botafogo was undefeated to Athletico-PR in Copa do Brasil. Although Botafogo still remains 1st in Brazil’s Serie A by 1 point for Palmeiras, is in second place. Fluminense is 3rd, and the match will be a straight fight to be the leader of the national league. Botafogo it’s in a very good moment, and even if it’s a local rivalry match, Botafogo will play at home with their fans. Botafogo has played 29 matches this season, with 18 victories, 5 draws, and 6 defeats. Botafogo scored 56 goals and took 23. 

EXPECTED OPENING LINEUP FOR BOTAFOGO

Lucas Perri, Di Placido, Adryelson, Luis Segovia, Marçal, Marlon Freitas, Tchê Tchê, Eduardo, Gustavo Sauer, Tiquinho Soares, Victor Sá.

FLUMINENSE

Fluminense hasn't been defeated in 5 matches. Alongside Botafogo and Palmeiras, Fluminense has one of the best sequences in the national league. Fluminense likes to play with ball possession and can put Botafogo defense’s in some trouble. Fluminense has played 27 matches this season, with 19 victories, 3 draws, and 5 defeats. Fluminense scored 59 goals and took 16.

EXPECTED OPENING LINEUP FOR FLUMINENSE

Fábio, Samuel Xavier, Nino, Felipe Melo, Marcelo, André, Lima, Ganso, Jhon Arias, Keno, Cano.

EXPERT BETTING TIPS

It’s going to be a very close match. Botafogo will try to get some leverage from being at home. Although, Fluminense has a very positive attack, and it’s an offensive team, that likes to play with the ball possession. It’s going to be a disputed match, and Botafogo has some advantage for playing at home. Add to this, Fluminense has two essential games midweek, and depending on the result, Fluminense head coach can rest some players. Fluminense and Botafogo have offensive players and can be a good bet. Germán Cano, the Fluminense striker, has 24 goals in 24 matches, while Tiquinho Soares, the Botafogo striker, has 15 goals in 26 matches.