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Serie A: Botafogo vs Coritiba – Prediction, Stats & Odds

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Get pro tips now for the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A game between Botafogo and Coritiba. Find the top stats, predictions, and odds here.

This Sunday in Rio de Janeiro, Botafogo RJ will look to solidify their lead in the Serie A against Coritiba. The latter is currently facing the daunting task of climbing up from below the relegation line.

With Botafogo RJ ranking first in the standings with an impressive 40 points and a goal difference of 28-nine, and Coritiba lagging behind at 18th place with only 14 points and a goal difference of 16-28, it’s sure to be an intriguing game.

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Botafogo RJ Form

In their last three Serie A matches, Botafogo RJ collected seven points, with wins over Gremio and Red Bull Bragantino, and a draw against Santos. Bruno Lage’s side won all six of their previous six Serie A outings at home, scoring 12 goals and conceding none, adding 18 points to their account.

Coritiba Form

Coritiba are looking strong heading into their next match as they aim to maintain their unbeaten record. Their last three games have seen them beat America MG 3-1, draw 0-0 with Cruzeiro, and most recently, secure a 2-0 victory over Fluminense. However, their away form leaves something to be desired, with only one win in their last six Serie A matches on the road, including two draws and three losses, and conceding 13 goals while scoring only seven.

Botafogo RJ vs Coritiba Stats

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Botafogo RJ and Coritiba. 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 11 matches in a row
  • Botafogo RJ have not lost 16 of the last 17 home matches
  • In 11 of the last 12 Botafogo RJ matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • Botafogo RJ have scored in the last 10 matches in a row
  • Botafogo RJ have scored in the last 10 home matches in a row
  • Coritiba have not won 15 of the last 17 matches
  • Coritiba have conceded in 16 of the last 18 matches
  • Coritiba have not won 12 of the last 14 away matches
  • In 6 of the last 7 away matches Coritiba played, both teams scored
  • Coritiba have conceded in 10 of the last 11 away matches

Botafogo RJ vs Coritiba – Players in Form

With Tiquinho Soares having bagged three goals in just six Serie A matches, Botafogo RJ hope to capitalize on his impressive form. Meanwhile, Coritiba will be looking to Alef Manga, who has already netted four goals in the competition.

Botafogo RJ vs Coritiba Betting Tips

Full-time result

Botafogo RJ went unbeaten in their last seven matches, and they have not lost to Coritiba in their last 12 home meetings. Botafogo RJ won eight of their 10 most recent home matches, while drawing twice. On the other hand, Coritiba only won one of their previous 10 away matches across all competitions, while drawing two and losing seven.

Both teams to score

Botafogo RJ have won their last seven home games without conceding a goal, and have impressively scored the first goal in nine out of their last ten games. In contrast, Coritiba only scored the opening goal in three of their last ten games.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out one time in the previous ten matches for Botafogo RJ, who scored an average of 1.6 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Coritiba, who managed to score 1.1 times in those matches.

Match predictions: Botafogo RJ vs Coritiba

To sum up, the upcoming match between Botafogo RJ and Coritiba seems to be a good betting opportunity.

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