Botafogo RJ vs Atletico Mineiro prediction 08.07.2024
Botafogo
Half time: 1 - 0
Kick off:
Date:
Atletico Mineiro
1
1.94
X
3.64
2
4.06
Contents
- Competition: Brazil - Serie A
- Date: Monday, 8th July, 2024
- Kickoff: 00:30 UTC +1 / 01:30 CEST
- Venue: Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos (Rio de Janeiro)
On the night between Sunday and Monday, Botafogo and Atletico Mineiro will face off at Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos in Rio de Janeiro in the 15th round of Brazilian Serie A.
Last year, Botafogo had a fantastic season, and it looked inevitable they would win their third Serie A title. However, they had an incredible meltdown in the last part of the season, failing to win a game in the last 11 matches and eventually finishing six points behind the first-placed Palmeiras. This year, they once again started the season great and are now in second place, only three points from the top spot. They also impressed in the Copa Libertadores, easily reaching the knockout phase.
Atletico Mineiro have been among the better teams in Serie A in recent years, even winning one title in 2021. This year started well for the popular Roosters as they won their State League, reached the Copa Libertadores knockout phase, and did fine in Serie A. Still, the last month has been a disaster. They dropped to 11th place and now have 18 points, already 13 points away from the top spot but only four points away from the 6th place, which leads to Copa Libertadores Qualifiers.
Botafogo vs Atletico Mineiro pick: Both teams to score
With 23 goals scored in 14 rounds (1.64 per game), Botafogo are the second-best offensive team in the league. So far, they have managed to score at least once in 20 of 22 games in all competitions, so we are more than convinced they will score at home against Atletico MG.
Atletico Mineiro have had poor results in recent matches, with only one win in the last six games. Still, they are scoring regularly and have done so in five of those six matches. The only time they failed to score was against Palmeiras when Hulk received an early red card.
Additionally, both teams are among the best in the league for this type of bet. Both teams scored in 71% of Botafogo's games and 69% of Atletico Mineiro's Serie A games.
Considering all the above, we believe both teams to score is the safest option for this Serie A tie.
Botafogo vs Atletico Mineiro Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Atletico Mineiro
1 : 0
Botafogo
Serie A
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Botafogo
2 : 0
Atletico Mineiro
Serie A
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Atletico Mineiro
0 : 2
Botafogo
Serie A
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Botafogo
0 : 1
Atletico Mineiro
Serie A
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Atletico Mineiro
2 : 1
Botafogo
Serie A
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Botafogo
2 : 1
Atletico Mineiro
Serie A
Botafogo team news
Damian Suarez, the starting right full-back, served his one-game suspension in the previous game against Criciuma and should be back in the starting lineup.
Pablo, Rafael, Matheus Nascimento, and Jeffinho, who missed the previous games with injuries, should remain sidelined. Meanwhile, midfielder Tchê Tchê is questionable because of a shin injury.
Also, attacking winger Jefferson Savarino will miss the upcoming game since he is on international duty at Copa America.
Last matches of Botafogo
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Vasco da Gama
1 : 1
Botafogo
Serie A
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Criciúma
2 : 1
Botafogo
Serie A
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Gremio
1 : 2
Botafogo
Serie A
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Corinthians
0 : 1
Botafogo
Serie A
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Universitario
0 : 1
Botafogo
Copa Libertadores
Botafogo lineup
Goalkeeper
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12
John Victor
Defenders
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22
Damián Suárez
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3
Lucas Halter
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15
Bastos
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21
Marcal
Midfielders
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26
Gregore
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17
Marlon Freitas
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25
Kaue
Forwards
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7
Luiz Henrique
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33
Carlos Eduardo
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11
Junior Santos
Atletico Mineiro team news
A right full-back, Romulo, received a red card in the previous game against Flamengo and will serve his one-game suspension against Botafogo.
Rubens, Alisson Santana, Mauricio Lemos, and Renzo Saravia will remain sidelined with their injuries, while Matias Zaracho and goalkeeper Everson might return for the upcoming game after missing the previous two and three games due to minor injuries.
Additionally, Eduardo Vargas, Alan Franco, and Guilherme Arana are unavailable since they are on international duty at Copa America.
Last matches of Atletico Mineiro
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Atletico Mineiro
2 : 4
Flamengo
Serie A
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Atletico Mineiro
1 : 1
Atlético Clube Goianiense
Serie A
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SC Internacional
1 : 2
Atletico Mineiro
Serie A
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Atletico Mineiro
1 : 1
Fortaleza
Serie A
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Vitória
4 : 2
Atletico Mineiro
Serie A
Atletico Mineiro lineup
Goalkeeper
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22
Everson
Defenders
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25
Mariano
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3
Bruno Fuchs
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21
Rodrigo Battaglia
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6
Gustavo Scarpa
Midfielders
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5
Otavio
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27
Paulo Vitor
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17
Igor Gomes
Forwards
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7
Hulk
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10
Paulinho
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42
Cadu
4 Reasons why both teams should score
- Both teams scored in 71% of Botafago's Serie A games
- Botafogo scored in 20 of 22 games in all competitions
- Both teams scored in 69% of Atletico Mineiro's Serie A games
- Atletico Mineiro scored in the last five games
Main prediction Botafogo - Atletico Mineiro
Both Teams to Score
Best Odds:
bet365
1.95
