Resende vs Botafogo Prediction: Botafogo Has Defeated Resende in the Last Three Outings

In the upcoming fixture of the Campeonato Carioca Serie A, Matchday 10, Resende will be up against Botafogo at the Estádio Estadual Kleber José de Andrade in Brazil. According to the table standings of today Resende stands 12th with just a win and 4 points from 9 matches played. On the other hand, Botafogo is aligning itself to register a win and claim three points. A win in the upcoming fixture will give Botafogo a spot in top 4 standings before Matchday 11. However, much will also depend on Vasco da Gama’s match. The last time these two sides took on each other, Botafogo won (2-1). Botafogo has dominated the last three outings against Resende in Carioca.

Resende - Coming off a Defeat Against Nova Iguacu (LLLLD)

Going in the matchup, Resende is coming off a defeat against Nova Iguacu (1-0) and three consecutive defeats. In the last 5 matches played, Resende has just managed to secure a draw against Portuguesa (0-0). Resende’s performance needs a complete overhaul as they have been struggling lately. With 9 goals conceded in the last 5 matches played, Resende’s conceding average is almost 2 goals per game. With no goals scored in the last 5 outings, Resende is unlikely to score against Botafogo.

Botafogo RJ - Has Lost Two Back to Back Matches (LLWWD)

Going in the contest, Botafogo is also struggling in real time as they are coming off a defeat against Flamengo (0-1) and Vasco da Gama (2-0). In the last 5 matches played, Botafogo has secured 6 goals at a scoring average of 1.2 goals per game. Moreover, the conceding average has been just 0.6 goals, which is decent compared to Resende’s at the moment. With the likes of Tiquinho Soares, Joao Victor, and Patrick Carreiro in the lineup, Botafogo is likely to register a win and move up the points table.

Expert Betting Tips

The upcoming Carioca Serie A matchup will be of sheer importance for Botafogo as they need to win the remaining matches to stay in the hunt for semi-finals. Considering the poor form of Resende, I am not expecting an upset. Hence, Botafogo will stand as favorites for winning and scoring over 2 goals. Therefore, the final scoreline is expected to be 0-2.

• Goals Under 2.5 for 1.85
• Both Teams to Score - No for 1.632
• Correct Score 0-2 for 5