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Victor Dias - August 4, 2023
Cruzeiro vs Botafogo Predictions and Free Tips from our expert tipsters when the teams go head-to-head in Serie A on Sunday, 6 August 2023.
Cruzeiro’s supporters are concerned as their team are winless in their last three matches. They will now prepare for an important game against league leaders Botafogo on matchday 18.
On the other hand, Botafogo are at the top of the table with a twelve-point lead against their nearest rivals Flamengo. They have won almost all their matches since the beginning of this season.
The past records show that four of the last five meetings have ended in a stalemate. Both teams last met back in October 2021 and the game ended in a goalless draw. The last time Botafogo celebrated a victory against this team at Mineirão was way back in 2016. This form will likely end this time.
It is important to note that Cruzeiro have lost almost all their home matches in the last three months. On the other hand, Botafogo have a good winning record in their away matches this season. Therefore, we can back Botafogo to win all three points.
We can expect over 2.5 goals criteria for this match. The main reason is that the hosts have scored only a single goal in their last seven home matches. On the other hand, the visitors have scored at least two goals in their last three outings in all competitions.
You can back the following, as our first tip is that Botafogo will win this game– the odd for this tip will be priced at 3.10 odd. The visitors are at the top of the table and they have the best winning form in the league. Moreover, Cruzeiro are winless in their last three games.
Moving on, our second tip for this game is that over 2.5 goals– the odd for this tip will be priced at 2.20. The main reason for this tip is that Botafogo are in excellent goal-scoring form. They recently scored four goals against Coritiba.
Also, you can back on Tiquinho Soares to score anytime – at 2.75. He is in excellent form as he scored four goals in his last four appearances for his team. Do note that he scored a brace against Coritiba recently.
