Fight Night: Botafogo vs Cruzeiro at the "Olympico Nilton Santos"
Is a winless conclusion imminent for the hosts' series?
Time: December 4, 00:30 Moscow timeVenue: Rio de Janeiro
The Lone Stars, Botafogo
Prowess: Scoring, wings, creating opportunities, individual skills, counterattacks, set-piece defense, ball interceptionCripples: None (yet)
Botafogo, led by coach Tiago Nunes, has been on a dismal streak since their last win on October 22. After a disappointing run of 9 matches, they barely clung to their second place in the standings with 63 points and a goal difference of 57-34. Tiago, their top scorer with 17 goals and 4 assists, netted the only goal during their last draw against Coritiba.
At home, Botafogo has won 11 games, drawn 3, and lost 4 out of a total 18 matches.
The Blues, Cruzeiro
Prowess: Free kicks, ball interception, set-piece defenseFalterings: Finishing, aerial duels
Cruzeiro has been scraping points in the last four games, keeping hope alive for a spot in the Copa Sudamericana. They tied 1-1 against Atlético Paranaense in their last clash, with Pereira scoring the lone goal for the "Blues". Ranked 14th with 45 points and a goal difference of 34-31, they rely on Rodrigues, their leading scorer with 8 goals and 4 assists.
Away from home, Cruzeiro has won 7 games, drawn 5, and lost 6 out of a total 18 matches.
Numbers Game
- Botafogo drew their last 4 matches in the Brazilian Championship
- Botafogo has been winless in their last 9 games in the Brazilian Championship
- Botafogo has drawn 5 out of their last 6 matches against Cruzeiro in all competitions (3.25)
- Cruzeiro has not conceded in 5 out of their last 7 head-to-head matches against Botafogo in all competitions (3.69)
Odds Courtesy of Leon Bookmakers
Leon Bookmakers have put their bets on the home team for this matchup. They're offering odds of -1.96 for a Botafogo victory, -3.25 for a draw, and -3.83 for a Cruzeiro win. The bookmaker expects goals from both teams, offering -2.29 for "Under 2.5 Total" and -1.63 for "Over 2.5 Total".
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Prediction
Botafogo's poor performance might be concerning, but their recent draws suggest they have what it takes to break their losing streak. Cruzeiro, on the other hand, has been hanging tough and may pose a challenge.
If you're willing to take a punt, consider backing Botafogo to win - P1 - 1.96.
- Botafogo's weaknesses in finishing and aerial duels, coupled with their dismal recent performance, might be a cause for concern.
- Accumulating sports-betting odds suggest that Botafogo has a higher likelihood of winning against Cruzeiro, according to Leon Bookmakers.
- Despite Botafogo's recent struggles in football, their individual skills and counterattacks might help them break their losing streak against Cruzeiro.
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- Despite Cruzeiro's reliable set-piece defense, their falterings in finishing and aerial duels could potentially lead to a win for Botafogo in the upcoming Santos derby.
