Botafogo vs Santos Predictions & Match Preview

Peter Green - July 19, 2019

Botafogo vs Santos
Brazil – Serie A
Date: Sunday, 21 July 2019
Kick-off at 15:00 UK/ 16:00 CET
Venue: Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos (Rio de Janeiro).

Santos and Palmeiras are racing for the league title and already boast of a sizeable lead at the top. In addition, the former needs a surplus of three more points to get level with the leader.

At present, with their four-game winning run, legendary Pele’s club could be touted as the best in the competition. Against Botafogo, they’ll be aiming to make it five out of five.

The hosts of the day will have their hands full this Sunday, and their current form is not equipped to take on this challenge as well.

Botafogo vs Santos Head-to-head (h2h)

• Six of the last seven wins went to Santos.
• Six of the last eight encounters saw Botafogo failing to score.
• Two of the last three matches at this venue also saw the same thing happen.
• In the last five years, Santos has lost just once against this opponent.

Botafogo vs Santos Prediction

Santos is determined to make it to the top. They won the last four fixtures in the league and was unbeaten in 13 of their last 16 overall matches. On the road, they won the last two ties and kept clean sheets in both.

Considering that the toppers Palmeiras have an easy game this match-day, the second-placed Santos cannot go easy with this tie.

Helping their cause is the fact that Botafogo is winless in their last two fixtures, and lost two of their last four at home.

Moreover, six of the last seven h2h wins went to the visitors of the day, and they kept clean sheets in six of the last eight such clashes as well. Also, in the last five years, Botafogo has won just one such encounter.

It’s building up to be a good day for the guests.

Botafogo vs Santos Betting Tips

• Double Chance: Santos or Draw @ 1.40 (2/5)

• Santos to Score the First Goal @ 1.83 (5/6).