Botafogo vs. Sao Paulo: Copa Libertadores Match Prediction

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Botafogo RJ

Brazil

Copa Libertadores Final Stage

18 September 17:30 UTC

Sao Paulo

Brazil

Botafogo will host Sao Paulo in the first leg of the Libertadores Cup quarterfinals on September 19. Will the hosts be able to remain undefeated for the seventh match in a row and take a step towards the semifinals, or will Sao Paulo surprise the favorite in Rio de Janeiro? In the betting tip, we assessed the prospects of each team and prepared reliable bets. Which choice should you make?

Botafogo RJ vs Sao Paulo Prediction and Betting Tips (19.09.2024)

Command Analysis

Botafogo RJ

Brazil

Current form

Botafogo is playing at a very high level this season and is fighting for the Brazilian Serie A title. Franklim Carvalho's team is currently leading the table with 53 points, three points ahead of second-placed Palmeiras, while Fortaleza has four points less. In the Copa Libertadores, Botafogo managed to eliminate Palmeiras in the 1/8 finals.

Disqualifications and injuries

Rafael, Matheus, Pablo, Jeffinho, Eduardo and Juniors Santos are injured.

Interesting trends for betting

Botafogo have not lost in their last six matches – four wins and two draws
Botafogo have won their last four home matches

Estimated line-up : Victor-Cubiano, Barbosa, Bastos, Ponte-Almada, Savarino, Luis Enrique, Freitas, Gregory-Da Cruz.

Sao Paulo

Brazil

Current form

Sao Paulo has much less ambitious goals in the Brazilian championship, fighting for a ticket to the Copa Libertadores. Luis Zubeldia's team currently sits fifth in the table with 44 points, but has not yet guaranteed anything for itself - eighth-placed Internacional has only six points less with two games in hand. In the 1/8 finals of the Copa Libertadores, Sao Paulo was stronger than Nacional from Montevideo.

Disqualifications and injuries

Pablo Maia, Alisson, Ferreirinha, Joao Morreira, Patrick, Rodrigo Nestor are injured.

Interesting trends for betting

Sao Paulo have only won one of their last four matches.
Sao Paulo have not beaten Botafogo in their last six matches, with four defeats and two draws.

Tentative lineup : Rafael - Rafinha, Arboleda, Sabino, Wellington - Bobadilla, Luis Gustavo, Rato, Lucas Moura - Calleri, Gomez.

Trends

Bet Exact score 2:1

Two of Botafogo's last four home matches have ended with this score

9.10

Bet Botafogo to score in both halves

In two of Botafogo's last three home games, this bet has been successful

3.65

Sao Paulo to score in first half

In two of the last three matches between the clubs, this bet was successful

3.35

Tip and bets

2.65Handicap (-1) on Botafogo

Botafogo are in excellent form and are particularly strong at home, having won four games in a row at home. It is obvious that the hosts will be determined today and will bet on a confident victory. Sao Paulo are frankly unimpressive in the championship, the Tricolors are particularly vulnerable in away games, and their results against Botafogo in recent years have left much to be desired.

We think that the guests have no chance. Betting Tip - Asian handicap (-1) on Botafogo . This bet is offered with odds of 2.65

Do you agree with this bet?

2.37both will score

Bet on total

Botafogo will undoubtedly strive to secure a confident victory and secure a comfortable advantage before the return match. The hosts are effective in attack and it is unlikely that Sao Paulo has a chance to play to zero today, there are plenty of problems in defense, especially away. At the same time, the Tricolors know how to play on the counterattack, and they are capable of responding with a goal of prestige.

Bet - both teams to score. This bet is offered for 2.37