Three points will be at stake as Cuiaba and Botafogo clash at Arena Pantanal on Wednesday night. View our free Cuiaba vs Botafogo predictions below.
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- Cuiaba have drawn three consecutive matches, while two of Botafogo's last four games ended in stalemates.
- The last six encounters between these teams featured less than three goals.
- Cuiaba’s last four, and five of Botafogo's last eight games went below the 2.5-goal line.
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in Cuiaba's last two, and Botafogo's last five matches.
Correct score prediction: Cuiaba 1-1 Botafogo
Cuiaba are coming off back-to-back 1-1 draws, while two of Botafogo's last four games ended by the same score line.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Visitors are slightly favoured
- Cuiaba: 17/10 (2.70) – 37%
- Draw: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
- Botafogo: 7/5 (2.40) – 41.7%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
While it can be said that Cuiaba are currently on a five-match unbeaten run, it is fair to point out that their last three games ended in stalemates. On the other hand, Botafogo have been a tough team to beat, losing just once in their last 12 matches across all competitions.
On that note, Botafogo are the expected winners at 7/5 (2.40). Teams with these odds generally have a 41.7% probability of winning.
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Additionally, Botafogo's last five matches featured goals at both ends. Given that this was the case with Cuiaba's last two games, BTTS – yes has an appealing look at 1/1 (2.00). That one has a 50% chance of landing.
Last five H2Hs: Cuiaba's dominance to continue?
Although Botafogo have been a tough nut to crack, they do not have a great track record against Cuiaba. The visitors won just one of the last six skirmishes between these sides, with a draw and four defeats.
Brazil Serie A 29/10/23
Botafogo
Cuiaba
Brazil Serie A 23/06/23
Cuiaba
Botafogo
Brazil Serie A 01/11/22
Botafogo
Cuiaba
Brazil Serie A 10/07/22
Cuiaba
Botafogo
Copa do Brasil 03/11/20
Cuiaba
Botafogo
Team news and form guide
Cuiaba: Looking to extend their unbeaten run
Luciano Gimenez received his marching orders in last weekend's 1-1 draw with Red Bull Bragantino, and is suspended for this clash. Deyverson and Max Alves are ruled out with injuries.
Predicted lineup: Walter (GK), Alexandre, Marllon, Alves, Ramon, Augusto, Mineiro, Denilson, Railan, Pitta & Lacerda.
Brazil Serie A 29/09/24
L
Fortaleza
1
Cuiaba
0
Brazil Serie A 22/09/24
D
Cruzeiro
0
Cuiaba
0
Brazil Matches 21/09/24
L
Nova Mutum EC
1
Cuiaba
0
Brazil Serie A 16/09/24
L
Internacional
3
Cuiaba
0
Brazil Matches 08/09/24
L
Caceres FC
1
Cuiaba
0
Botafogo: Eyeing the Serie A's top spot
Tchê Tchê injured his shin in Botafogo's 1-1 draw at Vasco da Gama last weekend, and is questionable for this game. Jeffinho, Pablo and Rafael da Silva are still in the recovery room.
Predicted lineup: Victor (GK), Cuiabano, Bastos, Halter, Suarez, Santos, Freitas, Gregore, Henrique, Soares & Eduardo.
Brazil Serie A 29/09/24
D
Gremio
0
Botafogo
0
Copa Libertadores 26/09/24
W
Sao Paulo
1 (4)
Botafogo
1 (5)
Brazil Serie A 21/09/24
W
Fluminense
0
Botafogo
1
Copa Libertadores 19/09/24
D
Sao Paulo
0
Botafogo
0
Brazil Serie A 15/09/24
W
Corinthians
1
Botafogo
2
Player to watch: Isidro Pitta
Isidro Pitta scored the only goal in Cuiaba's last encounter with Botafogo. He has put up some solid performances these past couple of months, registering eight goals and an assist in his last 14 matches. However, the Paraguayan forward blanked in his last four appearances for Cuiaba, so it will be interesting to see if he can get back to scoring ways.
