Athletico Paranaense vs Botafogo RJ – Match Preview

Athletico Paranaense will welcome league leaders Botafogo RJ at the historic Independencia stadium. This event is scheduled for Friday, October 5th, at 19:30 GMT. Athletico Paranaense, currently 15th with 31 points, aims to escape the relegation zone. Botafogo RJ, at the top, seeks to strengthen their lead. This match is a vital clash with much at stake for both teams.

Athletico Paranaense – Form

Athletico Paranaense’s recent performances show a struggle to secure wins. They suffered a 1:0 defeat to Flamengo on September 29. Before that, they faced a 4:1 loss against Racing Club. However, they managed a goalless draw with Criciuma on September 22. Their recent games highlight concerns in their attack that they need to address.

Botafogo RJ – Form

Botafogo RJ has had a decent run in their recent away games, securing four points from three matches. They drew 1-1 with Sao Paulo in the Copa Libertadores on September 29th. A late goal secured a 1-0 victory over Fluminense on September 21st. They also had a goalless draw with Gremio in Serie A, aligning with bookmaker predictions.

Athletico Paranaense – Botafogo RJ – Head to Head

The last match between these teams was on June 19, 2024, ending in a 1:1 draw. In their past 10 meetings, Athletico Paranaense won 5 times, Botafogo RJ secured 1 victory, and 4 games ended in draws. Athletico Paranaense has shown dominance in these fixtures. They have not lost to Botafogo RJ in their last 14 home games, scoring in 12 of the last 13 encounters.

Athletico Paranaense – Botafogo RJ – Standings

The standings show Athletico Paranaense in 15th place with 31 points from 26 matches. They have scored 27 goals but conceded 30. Botafogo RJ leads the table with 57 points from 28 matches. They have a strong goal difference, scoring 46 and conceding 25. This match is critical for both teams, with much at stake.

Athletico Paranaense vs Botafogo RJ – Top scorers

Athletico Paranaense’s Agustin Canobbio and Gonzalo Mastriani are leading scorers with 4 goals each. Julimar and Lucas Di Yorio have each scored 3 times. Fernandinho has added 2 goals from midfield. On the other side, Luiz Henrique leads Botafogo RJ’s attack with 6 goals. Cuiabano, Igor Jesus, Jefferson Savarino, and Tiquinho Soares have each scored 4 goals, contributing to the team’s offensive strength.

Athletico Paranaense vs Botafogo RJ – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers offer odds of 2.70 for a home win, 3.40 for a draw, and 2.50 for an away win. Despite Athletico Paranaense’s home advantage, their position and form suggest they are underdogs. Botafogo RJ, in better form, are slight favorites. The absence of key players could impact the game’s outcome. The “halftime-fulltime” and “draw-no-bet” markets offer interesting alternatives for bettors.

Athletico Paranaense vs Botafogo RJ – Over/Under Betting

The “Over 2.5” goals is set at 2.10, and “Under 2.5” at 1.70. Past meetings and current form suggest a trend towards fewer goals. The “Under 2.5” option at 1.70 is a compelling choice, considering the history of tight contests between these teams.

Athletico Paranaense vs Botafogo RJ – BTTS Betting

The odds for “btts:true” are 1.95 and “btts:false” at 1.80. Considering the mixed trends and Botafogo RJ’s offensive record, “btts: Yes” at 1.95 is a tempting option. However, Athletico Paranaense’s scoring inconsistency at home advises caution.

Athletico Paranaense vs Botafogo RJ – Prediction