Botafogo RJ vs Cuiaba – Match Preview

Table-toppers Botafogo RJ are set to host Cuiaba at the iconic Independencia stadium. This match is scheduled for Friday, November 9th, with a 19:30 GMT kickoff. It is part of the 33rd round of the Serie A tournament. Botafogo, leading with 67 points, have shown exceptional performance this season. On the other hand, Cuiaba, at 19th place with 28 points, are striving to improve their position. Both teams are keen on a positive result. Botafogo aims to strengthen their lead, while Cuiaba seeks to escape relegation. This creates a match filled with contrasting goals.

Botafogo RJ – Form

Botafogo RJ has shown varying results recently. They secured a 3-0 win against Vasco da Gama in their last Serie A match on November 6, 2024. This victory was expected by many. Before this, they faced a 3-1 defeat to Club Atletico Penarol in the Copa Libertadores. Despite the loss, it was not a surprise. They also managed a 1-0 win over Red Bull Bragantino in Serie A, with Gregore scoring the only goal. These outcomes were in line with predictions.

Cuiaba – Form

Cuiaba’s recent matches have been close, with few goals scored. They played to a 0-0 draw with Red Bull Bragantino in Serie A on November 2nd. This continued their trend of scoring under 3.5 goals in recent games. Before this, they lost 0-1 to Corinthians at home, with Memphis Depay scoring a penalty. Their game against Vasco da Gama also ended in a 1-0 loss, with Hugo Moura scoring the decisive goal. These results matched the bookmakers’ predictions, showing Cuiaba’s consistent form.

Botafogo RJ – Cuiaba – Head to Head

In their last meeting on July 3, 2024, Botafogo RJ won 2-1 against Cuiaba in Serie A. Over their past eight encounters, Botafogo RJ has won three times, while Cuiaba has secured four victories. This shows a closely contested rivalry. In the last five matches between them, both teams scored in only two games. This indicates strong defenses or one team’s dominance per match. Notably, Botafogo RJ has lost the last three home games against Cuiaba without scoring. They aim to change this trend in the upcoming match.

Botafogo RJ – Cuiaba – Standings

As Round 33 of Serie A approaches, the standings highlight a clear divide. Botafogo RJ leads with 67 points from 32 matches. They have scored 52 goals and conceded 26. As the favorites, they have exceeded preseason expectations. Cuiaba, in contrast, is in 19th place with 28 points. Their goal difference of -16 shows they are struggling. The odds reflect the challenges they face against the league leaders at Estadio Independencia.

Botafogo RJ vs Cuiaba – Top scorers

Botafogo RJ’s attack is led by Luiz Henrique, who has scored 7 times this season. Igor Jesus and Jefferson Savarino have contributed 5 goals each, equaling Tiquinho Soares’s tally. From the defense, Cuiabano has added 4 goals. Their efforts promise an exciting match. Cuiaba’s goal threats include midfielder Isidro Pitta, with 7 goals. Clayson has scored 5 times, showing the team’s scoring ability from midfield. Derik Lacerda and Ramon have each scored twice, while Jonathan Cafu has scored once. These players have proven their ability to influence the game’s outcome.

Botafogo RJ vs Cuiaba – Full-Time Betting

With Botafogo RJ at the top and Cuiaba near the bottom, bookmakers favor a home win at 1.25 odds. A draw is at 5.50, and an away win at 14.00. Botafogo’s form and scoring ability give them an advantage. However, they have lost to Cuiaba at home in recent matches. Botafogo will miss Jefferson Savarino, while Cuiaba has several suspensions, including Fernando Sobral and Gustavo Sauer. For alternative betting, “halftime-fulltime” for Botafogo to lead and win is at 1.727. “Draw-no-bet” for Botafogo is at 1.063, and “double-chance” for a Botafogo win or draw is at 1.04. These options could attract cautious bettors, given Cuiaba’s challenges and Botafogo’s ambition to stay ahead.

Botafogo RJ vs Cuiaba – Over/Under Betting

The “Over 2.5” and “Under 2.5” goals markets are both priced at 1.90. Botafogo RJ has a strong attack, with 52 goals in 32 matches. Cuiaba has conceded 41 goals. Past meetings suggest a low-scoring game, with the last 8 matches averaging under 3.5 goals. Botafogo RJ’s recent home losses to Cuiaba also saw fewer than 2.5 goals. Thus, “Under 2.5” at 1.90 is an appealing option, considering Botafogo RJ’s home game trends against Cuiaba.

Botafogo RJ vs Cuiaba – BTTS Betting

The “Both Teams to Score” odds are 2.625 for “Yes” and 1.444 for “No”. In their last 8 meetings, both teams scored in only 3 matches. Botafogo RJ has not scored in their last 3 home games against Cuiaba. Cuiaba’s away games have seen mixed BTTS outcomes, with 2 out of the last 5 matches seeing both teams score. Given Botafogo RJ’s form and Cuiaba’s away record, “BTTS: No” at 1.444 is the more probable outcome.

Botafogo RJ vs Cuiaba – Prediction