Juventude meet title-chasing league-leaders Botafogo at the Estádio Alfredo Jaconi in Brazil’s Serie A on Sunday, 11 August. View our Brazilian Serie A betting tips for the fixture below.
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Juventude vs Botafogo prediction: Back table-topping Botafogo to triumph
Key Stats
- Botafogo have won three and drawn one of their last four away assignments in Serie A.
- Juventude have scored in 90% of their last ten home games in the division.
- Both teams found the net in six of Botafogo’s last seven away matches in Serie A.
- Juventude lost their last home test 2-1 against Criciuma.
Correct score prediction: Juventude 1-2 Botafogo
Botafogo have lost only once in ten matches on the road in Serie A this season, though they did concede one goal in three of their last five away games and they might find it tough to keep a clean sheet against a Juventude side that has scored in nine of their ten home games this term.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Botafogo favoured in the markets
- HOME: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- DRAW: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.8%
- AWAY: 6/5 (2.20) – 45.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Botafogo cruised to a 4-1 win at Atletico GO in their last league test and the league leaders and away-day specialists are 6/5 favourites to record a follow up victory at Juventude on Sunday. The hosts are winless in five fixtures meanwhile, and have just a 29.4% chance of upsetting the odds against Botafogo. You can read more of Brazilian football tips on our football tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: History of BTTS landing
Botafogo trounced Juventude 5-1 when the teams last met in April, though it’s interesting to note that each of the last eight meetings between the sides produced goals at both ends.
Brazil Serie A 21/04/24
Botafogo
EC Juventude
Brazil Serie A 21/08/22
EC Juventude
Botafogo
Brazil Serie A 01/05/22
Botafogo
EC Juventude
Copa do Brasil 11/04/19
EC Juventude
Botafogo
Copa do Brasil 05/04/19
Botafogo
EC Juventude
Juventude preview: Trio serving bans
Daniel Peixoto and Caique Goncalves are both out with long-term injuries while Kleiton is also expected to sit this one out. Gabriel, Lucas Barbosa and Alan Ruschel are all suspended and will be forced to watch on from the stands on Sunday.
Predicted lineup: Claus (GK), Ewerthon, Boza, Ze Marcos, Lucas, Jadson, Conti, Sam, Carlos, Farias, Carrillo
Copa do Brasil 12/09/24
L
Corinthians
3
EC Juventude
1
Brazil Copa Gaucho 11/09/24
W
Gremio Porto Alegre B
0
EC Juventude
1
Brazil Serie A 05/09/24
D
Cuiaba
0
EC Juventude
0
Brazil Serie A 01/09/24
L
Internacional
3
EC Juventude
1
Copa do Brasil 29/08/24
W
Corinthians
1
EC Juventude
2
Botafogo preview: Tche Tche suspended
Junior Santos, Carlos Eduardo, Jeffinho, Matheus Nascimento and Rafael da Silva are all in the treatment room while Tiquinho Soares has a bruised knee and might also miss out. Tche Tche is suspended in midfield following his dismissal against Atletico GO.
Predicted lineup: John (GK), Ponte, Bastos, Barboza, Cuibano, Henrique, Barbosa, Allan, Kaue, Alberto, Jesus
Brazil Serie A 01/09/24
W
Fortaleza
0
Botafogo
2
Brazil Serie A 25/08/24
D
EC Bahia
0
Botafogo
0
Copa Libertadores 22/08/24
D
Palmeiras
2
Botafogo
2
Brazil Serie A 18/08/24
W
Flamengo
1
Botafogo
4
Copa Libertadores 15/08/24
W
Palmeiras
1
Botafogo
2
Player to watch – Luiz Henrique
In-form winger Luiz Henrique was Botafogo’s star performer in the league leader’s last league fixture at Atletico GO. Henrique found the net and was generally a menacing presence down the right flank.
Henrique has been a consistent threat
Henrique has lodged an impressive four goals and three assists in 18 starts in Serie A this season and the 23-year-old has the right blend of skill and speed to cause problems for an unreliable Juventude defence on Sunday.
