Santos FC vs Botafogo SP Prediction: Can Botafogo Strike Back and Level the Deficit?

In the upcoming scheduled fixture of Copa do Brasil, Third Round, Santos FC will be hosting Botafogo SP at the Urbano Caldeira Stadium in Santos. The win predictor suggests that Santos is likely to win; however, the matchup could get interesting if Botafogo manages to score early. Santos FC and Botafogo SP have played 5 matches against each other since 2019, and both sides have won two matches each. Santos FC managed a win (0-2) playing away from home in Leg 1, which will be an encouraging advantage ahead of the home game. Continue reading to find out more about the contest. 

Santos FC - Coming off Two Consecutive Draws (DDLWW)

Going in the matchup, Santos FC is coming off a goalless draw against Atletico MG (0-0) and Audax Italiano (0-0). In the first leg, Lucas Lima and Marcos Leonardo scored goals in the first half of play and then consolidated the advantage, managing to win in clean sheets. With the likes of Nathan Santos, Leonardo, and Lima in the starting lineup, the home side will be looking to build on the lead from the previous leg. In the last five matches played, Santos has scored only three goals, averaging 0.60 goals per game. Santos FC has drawn the last two home fixtures, which boosts the probability for the upcoming matchup to end in a draw. 

Expected Opening Lineup for Santos FC

Paulo, Nathan, Felipe, Eduardo, Jonatan, Carlos, Rodrigo, Lucas, Camacho, Borges, Marcos. 

Botafogo SP - Coming off a Win Against Sampaio Correa (WWLLL)

Moving forward with the winning run, Botafogo SP is coming off a win against Sampaio Correa (1-0), in which Osman scored the only goal, and that too on a penalty. With two in two wins in Serie B fixtures, Botafogo SP will be looking forward to a well-matched meeting with Santos FC. In the last five matches played, Botafogo has scored in only 3 matches. Hence, it will need to improve its goal-scoring consistency and the striking average. With only 4 goals scored in the last five, Botafogo averages 0.80 goals per game. 

Expected Opening Lineup for Botafogo SP

Fernandez, Borges, Adryelson, Cuesta, Marcal, Tche, Tche, Pires, Junior, Joao, Jeffinho, Tiquinho. 

Expert Betting Tips

Going in the matchup, Santos has reasonable force and determination in the lineup to upset Santos FC in Santos. Moreover, Botafogo has a better goal-scoring average than Santos in the last five matches. However, the 2-0 lead and the home advantage are likely to have Santos starting as the favorite. The match total is expected to be under 2.5 goals, as Santos’ last five matches have recorded a total of under 2.5 goals. 

• Santos FC to Win for 1.61
• Both Teams to Score - No for 1.70
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.73