Sao Paulo are thirsty to continue their unbeaten run and stay in the top 4 to battle for a Libertadores spot. In their next Brasileiro Série A fixture, São Paulo will play as a guest against Botafogo on June 16. The game will take place at Estadio Nilton Santos. Read on here for our free predictions and betting tips.
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Bookmaker ratings: Prediction one: Sao Paulo Double Chance – 1.37.
Bookmaker ratings: Prediction two: Total Goals – Over 2- 1.60.
Sao Paulo wants to continue and progress in their unbeaten run and gather the three points in order to compete in the top 4 standings in the table. We give the edge to Sao Paulo as the game might end in a draw.
Sao Paulo have the second best offense in the league with 17 goals but are facing defensive problems as they conceded 12. While Botafogo have conceded 15 goals. With these numbers we are certain there will be at least 3 goals in the game.
Total games : 19
Botafogo : 5
Sao Paulo: 9
Draw: 5
In the previous season of Brasileiro Serie B, Botafogo had the chance to get promoted to the first division with great effort from the team and coaching staff. This season, Botafogo’s fight to stay in the league has already started as they are found in the 16th position only a ladder above the relegation zone with a total of 12 points. Botafogo failed to add a single win in their last 4 games with a draw and 3 consecutive defeats in the league. However, before the last 4 games they had an unbeaten run of 8 games in all competitions. In order to stay in the first division, Botafogo need to fight and get back their good form.
On the other hand, As usual, Sao Paulo started the season in a fantastic way and are eager to finish it in their current position, 3rd in the standings, unlike last season to join the Libertadores instead of Sudamericana. Sao Paulo are in an unbeaten run of 15 games but the problem occurs when the number of draws are more than the number of wins. In the Serie A, Sao Paulo are in the 3rd spot with a 3 points difference between them and the two title contenders Corinthians and Palmeiras.
After a tough battle and the extra effort from both sides, we might witness a draw result at the end. This bet will get you rich quicker at 3.25 from Sportsbet.io.
The top scorer of the team and the league, the argentinian striker, Jonathan Calleri, is very much expected to continue his great progress and add numbers to fight for a National team’s spot in Argentina.
Botafogo’s list of injuries includes Carlinho with an ACL injury, Goncalves with a thigh injury, Sauer with an ankle injury and Sampaio with a knee injury.
On the other hand Sao Paulo has 3 players who will not join the squad against Boafogo. Alisson with a sprained knee injury, Sara and Nikao with ankle injuries.
Botafogo : Fernandez, Saravia, Kanu, Cuesta, Borges, Oyama, Hugo, Fernandes, Tche, Victor, Vinicius.
Sao Paulo: Jandrei, Maia, Miranda, Leo, Vinicius, Neves, Santos, Nestor, Reinaldo, Neves, Calleri.
Who won the last meeting between these clubs?
In their last meeting, the game ended with a 1-0 result for Botafogo on February 23, 2021.
Where will this game be played?
The game will be played at Estadio Nilton Santos, Botafogo.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this fixture?
We recommend checking out the odds at Sportsbet.io for Botafogo vs Sao Paulo.