Possibility of Unbeaten Streak Ending for the Series' Leading Participants
Countdown to a Serie A Showdown
On December 4th, under the lights of the "Olympico Nilton Santos" stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Botafogo and Cruzeiro will face off in the 37th round of the Brazilian Serie A.
Team Analysis
Botafogo
With a streak of nine consecutive losses, Botafogo is struggling to maintain its grip on the championship title. The last victory they claimed dates back to October 22nd. Remarkably, Tiago, their leading scorer with 17 goals and 4 assists, managed to secure a 1-1 draw for the team against Coritiba in their final game of the championship. Despite the rough patch, Botafogo remains in second place in the standings, boasting a record of 63 points, a goal difference of 57-34, and a 11-3-4 home record.
Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro is fighting for a spot in the Copa Sudamericana and has displayed impressive form in their last four games. Their last match resulted in a 1-1 draw against Atlético Paranaense at home, with Rodrigues leading the team's scoring race with 8 goals and 4 assists. Although they rank 14th in the standings, Cruzeiro's determined approach has earned them a 7-5-6 away record.
Trends to Watch
- Botafogo has drawn in four consecutive league games.
- Botafogo has not won in six of their last seven matches against Cruzeiro.
- Cruzeiro has not conceded in five of the last seven head-to-head matches against Botafogo.
Prediction
Despite its recent struggles, Botafogo's championship aspirations are still within reach. With home advantage on their side, and a potential surge in performance after their losing streak, they are poised to break the negative trend and edge closer to the title. Placing a bet on Botafogo to win might be a solid choice, as the odds currently stand at - 1.96.
Betting Odds
As of the time of writing, bookmakers are favoring the home team. The odds for Botafogo's victory are as follows:
- Botafogo to win: P1 - 1.96
- Draw: X - 3.25
- Cruzeiro to win: P2 - 3.83
In addition, the bookmaker expects goals from both teams, offering odds on "Total under 2.5" at - 2.29 and "Total over 2.5" at - 1.63.
- Botafogo will aim to overcome their recent string of nine consecutive losses and reclaim the championship title in their upcoming match against Cruzeiro at the "Olympico Nilton Santos" stadium.
- Despite being in second place, Botafogo will look to improve their performance against Cruzeiro, who have historically proven to be a challenge with Botafogo having not won in six of the last seven matches against them.
- Sports-betting analysts suggest that the odds favor Botafogo to win, currently standing at - 1.96, making it a potentially profitable choice for sports-betting enthusiasts.
- In the upcoming match between Botafogo and Cruzeiro, both teams are expected to score, with the odds offered on "Total over 2.5" standing at - 1.63.
