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Botafogo - Fortaleza EC
Brazil Serie A - Nilton Santos
* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Estádio Nilton Santos is the location for the Brazilian Serie A match between Botafogo and Fortaleza. The top Botafogo vs Fortaleza prediction focuses on the importance stats and numbers for this match.
Botafogo vs Fortaleza – Best Predictions & Free Betting Tips
Botafogo are heading into the game after finally ending a sequence of back-to-back losses with the goalless draw against LDU Quito in the Copa Sudamericana. Fortaleza were able to remain top of the Copa Sudamericana group even after the 1-0 loss at the hands of Estudiantes de Mérida.
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Botafogo to win
Botafogo and Fortaleza have been two opponents with not a lot of goalmouth action in recent matches and this is likely to continue in the upcoming game as well, as per the Botafogo vs Fortaleza prediction. Botafogo do have impressive numbers when it comes to home games. They have also suffered just one loss in the last four meetings with Fortaleza. A home victory is a more likely outcome for this match.
Total goals under 2.5
The Botafogo vs Fortaleza betting tips for the game have just come across two teams who have been very stringent at the back. Both have conceded only three goals in the last six league encounters and the position is likely to be tough at least for the next month. After three consecutive meetings between Botafogo and Fortaleza to have produced more than
Top H2H Stats, Recent Form, and Odds for Botafogo vs Fortaleza Match
Here are the top stats for the game along with a tool to help you pick the best odds.
Head to Head
04/09/22
Brazil Serie A BSA
Fortaleza EC
Botafogo
1
3
15/05/22
Brazil Serie A BSA
Botafogo
Fortaleza EC
3
1
22/11/20
Brazil Serie A BSA
Botafogo
Fortaleza EC
1
2
16/08/20
Brazil Serie A BSA
Fortaleza EC
Botafogo
0
0
01/10/19
Brazil Serie A BSA
Fortaleza EC
Botafogo
1
0
Last Five - Botafogo
22/09/23
Brazil Serie A BSA
Corinthians
Botafogo
1
0
L
17/09/23
Brazil Serie A BSA
Atletico Mineiro
Botafogo
1
0
L
03/09/23
Brazil Serie A BSA
Flamengo
Botafogo
2
1
L
30/08/23
Copa Sudamericana SUD
Defensa y Justicia
Botafogo
2
1
L
27/08/23
Brazil Serie A BSA
EC Bahia
Botafogo
0
3
W
Last Five - Fortaleza EC
27/09/23
Copa Sudamericana SUD
Corinthians
Fortaleza EC
1
1
D
21/09/23
Brazil Serie A BSA
Sao Paulo
Fortaleza EC
1
2
W
14/09/23
Brazil Serie A BSA
Corinthians
Fortaleza EC
1
2
W
03/09/23
Brazil Serie A BSA
Fluminense
Fortaleza EC
1
0
L
31/08/23
Copa Sudamericana SUD
America MG
Fortaleza EC
1
2
W
These may be some of the best stats regarding the upcoming match between Botafogo and Fortaleza. Now, let us take a look at the odds and probabilities for the game.
Botafogo odds: 26/25 (2.04) – 49%
Draw odds: 41/20 (3.05) – 32.8%
Fortaleza odds: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
The Botafogo vs Fortaleza odds place Botafogo as the predominant powerhouse that can create a major impact on the overall result. This option to back Botafogo can be backed at 26/25 (2.04) – 49%. One can also go with under 2.5 goals, which is a market priced at 11/10 (2.10) – 47.6%.
Botafogo vs Fortaleza: Team News, Line-Ups, & Form Analysis
Botafogo:
Botafogo remain at the top of the Brazilian Serie A standings after managing 21 points so far in the league. No other team in the division has come close to this number as manager Luiz Castro tries to overcome the pitfalls of recent years and beat Fortaleza. Manager Castro has to make serious decisions before the game against Fortaleza, as Danilo Barbosa, Patrick de Paula, Breno, Kayque, and Matías Segovia are missing due to injuries.
Predicted Line-Up:
Lucas Perri, Leonel Di Placido, Adryelson, Víctor Cuesta, Hugo, Marlon Freitas, Tche Tche, Júnior Santos, Lucas Fernandes, Luis Henrique, Tiquinho Soares
Fortaleza:
Fortaleza appeared to be on in brilliant run of form not too long ago, but they have slipped to 2 consecutive games without a win. Fortaleza have also been unable to score a goal in the last matches. Juan Pablo Vojvoda has suffered a defeat in both of games against Botafogo in the past and the 48-year-old will be quite keen on reversing the bad run. One big positive for Fortaleza will be the minimal injury problems in the squad. Fernando Miguel and Pedro Rocha Arnold due to injuries for Fortaleza.
Predicted Line-Up:
Joao Ricardo, Tinga, Emanuel Brítez, Titi, Bruno Pacheco, Tomas Pochettino, Hércules, Caio Alexandre, Calebe, Romarinho, Thiago Galhardo
Player to Watch: Tiquinho Soares
Tiquinho Soares is the highest rated player in the Botafogo squad after having contributed six goals and three assists in the eight league appearances for far this season. The 32-year-old brings a wealth of experience that has proved to be invaluable for Botafogo. Even in the current difficult times, the forward has come up with a goal in four of his last seven games.
Starting Line-Ups:
Starting lineups are usually released 60 minutes before kick-off.