Our betting experts preview the Serie A match between Botafogo RJ and Internacional and offer team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
In for a daunting challenge, a struggling Internacional will face Botafogo RJ this Sunday at the Independencia. Given their recent lackluster showings, it would truly be remarkable if the former manages to secure anything from this showdown.
Meanwhile, Botafogo RJ strides into the next Serie A round as the frontrunners, currently holding the coveted number 1 spot in the table, having notched up an impressive 44 points this season. On the other hand, with 18 intense battles under their belt, Internacional have mustered 24 points, placing them in 12th position.
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Botafogo RJ Form
Botafogo RJ are on fire, unbeaten in their last three games. They’ve dominated at home, racking up a perfect 18 points from their most recent Serie A matches with 13 goals scored and only one conceded. This puts them at the top of the Serie A rankings for the last six games.
Internacional Form
In their recent trio of games, Internacional had a mixed run: a 2-1 loss to River Plate, a thrilling 2-2 draw with Corinthians, and a triumphant 2-1 win against River Plate. Their away performance in the Serie A over the past six matches has yielded two victories, two draws, and two losses. The scorecard from these encounters reveals a total of seven goals conceded, countered by five well-earned goals.
Botafogo RJ vs Internacional Stats
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Botafogo RJ and Internacional. The facts are based on statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- Botafogo RJ have not lost the last 14 matches in a row
- Botafogo RJ have not lost 18 of the last 19 home matches
- Botafogo RJ have scored in the last 12 home matches in a row
- In 13 of the last 15 Botafogo RJ matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 12 of the last 14 Botafogo RJ home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 25 of the last 27 Internacional away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 11 of the last 13 Internacional matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Internacional have conceded in 15 of the last 17 away matches
- Internacional have not won the last 7 matches in a row
- In the last 3 matches in a row Internacional played, both teams scored
Botafogo RJ vs Internacional – Players in Form
Tiquinho Soares is on a roll for Botafogo RJ, netting three goals in their recent pair of Serie A matches. Meanwhile, Luiz Adriano managed to find the back of the net once in his last six league appearances for Internacional.
Botafogo RJ vs Internacional Betting Tips
Full-time result
Botafogo RJ have been a force to reckon with at Independencia, boasting an impressive undefeated streak in their last 10 matches. They’ve clinched victory in eight of those encounters and settled for draws in the remaining two. On the other hand, Internacional’s performance away from home reveals a different story, with three wins, three draws, and four losses in their previous 10 games.
Both teams to score
Botafogo RJ’s dominance at home shines through with an impressive nine first goals in the last ten matches. In contrast, Internacional managed the opening goal in only four of their ten recent games. Plus, Botafogo RJ boast four clean-sheet wins in their previous ten matches. Internacional consistently scores at Independencia, notching goals in three straight meetings with Botafogo RJ.
Total goals
In the last ten matches, Botafogo RJ saw over 2.5 goals in three instances, netting an average of 1.7 goals. Meanwhile, Internacional witnessed over 2.5 goals in six of their last ten outings, with an average scoring rate of 1.1 goals per match.
Match predictions: Botafogo RJ vs Internacional
To sum up, the upcoming match between Botafogo RJ and Internacional seems to be a good betting opportunity.