Botafogo SP vs Coritiba Prediction and Betting Tip - Odds, H2H and Preview Predictions

Botafogo SP vs Coritiba Prediction and Betting Tip - Odds, H2H and Preview

Thursday’s action sees a clash in the Brazilian Serie B between Botafogo SP and Coritiba.

Placed 15th in Serie B, Botafogo have struggled, sitting two spots and two points above the relegation places. On the other hand, Coritiba, have been brilliant, sitting 2nd in the league.

As the game approaches, here is everything you need to know about the sides ahead of kick-off.

Key Stats

• Botafogo SP have scored seven goals in their last five matches

• Botafogo SP have won three games in their last five matches

• Coritiba have won their last three matches

• Coritiba have conceded four goals in their last five matches

Team Preview, Form, and Standout Players

15th in the table, Botafogo have been poor in the opening 10 fixtures, losing five and struggling to go on a positive run of form. Nevertheless, the Brazilian side are unbeaten in their last two games, with the last time out being a 1-1 draw with Ferroviaria.

Their opponents, Coritiba, are in the Serie B’s title and promotion race, with three wins in their last three games. However, against Thursday’s opponents, Coritiba have been in poor form, losing in their previous two meetings.

Alex will be one to watch in this fixture, the defender having scored and assisted in the previous game.

Botafogo SP Preview

Botafogo Predicted Lineup (4-4-2): Bernardes, Jefferson, Ericson, Milhorim, Risso, Cafu, Bispo, Maciel, Regis, Dramisino, Jesus.

Alexandre Jesus leads the scoring charts for Botafogo, the Brazilian having scored four goals in nine games this season.

Coritiba Preview

Coritiba Predicted Lineup (4-1-4-1): Luccas, Alex, Maicon, Melo, Zeca, Machado, Careca, Meurer, Gomez, Paulista, Lopes.

Gustavo Lopes is the team’s goal-scorer, the striker having scored two goals this season, while right full-back Alex is the creative spark, with two assists in nine games.

Head-To-Head

With both teams competing in Serie B, they have met on a few occasions in recent years. Within their four meetings, Botafogo SP and Coritiba are tied with two victories.

Recent meetings:

• 30th July 2019 – Coritiba 3-2 Botafogo SP

• 1st November 2019 – Botafogo 0-1 Coritiba

• 3rd August 2024 – Botafogo 2-0 Coritiba

• 22nd November 2024 – Coritiba 1-3 Botafogo

Betting Tips

As the team higher in the division and on form, Coritiba come in as the favourites. With all of this in mind, our team of professional experts have decided that the best tip for this game is for Coritiba to win. Odds of 2.35 from Kwiff means that a £10 bet could see a potential return of £23.50

Prediction

Botafogo 0-2 Coritiba