Juventude vs Botafogo RJ Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 11th August 2024

Botafogo RJ face Juventude at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium as number one in the Serie A standings, with the outsiders highly motivated to spring a surprise this coming Sunday.

Botafogo RJ have taken the lead in the Serie A after collecting 43 points from their initial 21 encounters. Juventude trail them by 22 points after 19 rounds, leaving them as number 13 in the table.

Although Juventude trail after Botafogo RJ by double digits, beating the league leaders in the Serie A still holds a lot of prestige.

Juventude go into their next Serie A match, scoring a humble average of one per game in their last ten matches. They scored a mundane ten times, while conceding 14. That amounts to an average of 1.4 per game, where they kept their opponents from scoring two times.

When it comes to goal-scoring Botafogo RJ are not the most prolific side. They scored a sustainable 17 times in their previous ten matches, making it 1.7 goals per game. They conceded nine goals for an average of 0.9 a game, achieving a clean sheet in four of these matches.

The latest encounter between these two teams was a belter of a 5-1 match. Are we in for a similar goal-fest this coming Sunday?

Juventude vs Botafogo RJ Prediction

Juventude Form

Aming to remain unbeaten, Juventude managed to beat Fluminense 3-2, before drawing 1-1 with Corinthians. Most recently, they had to settle for a 2-2 draw with Fluminense. Juventude won three of their previous six matches at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium in the Serie A. They drew two and suffered one defeats, scoring nine goals to four against.

Botafogo RJ Form

In their last three matches, Botafogo RJ drew 1-1 with Bahia, won 1-4 against Atletico GO, and lost 1-0 against Bahia. Botafogo RJ managed a decent return of three wins in their last six Serie A away matches, in which they scored 11 while also conceding seven times. They also experienced two draws and one defeat.

Juventude have experienced several draws in recent matches, which makes the stalemate look like a tasty bet on Sunday against Botafogo RJ at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium.

Juventude fought their way to one wins and four points from their last six games against teams inside the top six. They were on target five times in these matches, but also let in 13 goals. Juventude have a record of five wins, seven draws and seven defeats in the Serie A this season. Botafogo RJ are looking at 13 wins, four draws and four defeats in the Serie A.

Juventude vs Botafogo RJ Squads

Juventude Squad

The 45-year-old coach of the home team, Jair Ventura, will select the lineup against Botafogo RJ from the squad below. The information in the brackets refers to goals scored and matches played in the Serie A this season:

Gabriel (0/17), Lucas Wingert (0/0), Mario (0/0), Mateus Claus (0/3), Renan (0/0), Alan Ruschel (1/13), Caique (0/17), Danilo Boza (1/14), Ewerthon Ewerthon (0/0), Joao Lucas (1/15), Joao Vitor (0/0), Lucas Freitas (0/5), Mateus Schaffer (0/0), Rodrigo Sam (1/11), Romercio (0/0), Yan Souto (0/0), Ze Marcos (0/12), Bill (0/11), Diego Goncalves (0/0), Edson (0/0), Edson Carioca (0/0), Ewerton (1/12), Gabriel Inocencio (0/0), Guilherme Gehring (0/0), Jadson (1/16), Jean (4/14), Kelvi (0/0), Lucas Barbosa (4/18), Luis Oyama (1/8), Mandaca (2/15), Nene (0/14), Peixoto (0/0), Ronie Carrillo (0/0), Erick Farias (3/19), Gilberto (1/14), Marcelinho (0/10), Rafael Pinna (0/0), Thiaguinho (0/5), Vitor Goncalves (0/0), Werik Popo (0/5).

Botafogo RJ Squad

Below is the full team squad of Botafogo RJ. The manager Jorge will pick his starting XI against Juventude from these players:

John Victor (0/18), Raul (0/0), Roberto Fernandez (0/3), Alexander Barboza (0/12), Bastos (3/20), Cuiabano (0/0), Damian Suarez (0/17), Danilo (3/18), Devid Leite Santos (0/0), Fernando Marcal (0/8), Hugo (0/8), Jefferson Maciel (0/0), Kawan (0/0), Lucas Halter (1/14), Mateo Ponte (2/8), Pablo (0/1), Philipe Sampaio (0/0), Rafael (0/0), Allan (0/0), Carlos Eduardo (2/10), Gregore (0/18), Kaue (1/8), Luis Geovanny Segovia (0/0), Marlon Freitas (0/18), Oscar Romero (1/15), Patrick Carreiro (0/0), Thiago Almada (0/0), Carlos Alberto (0/0), Gustavo Sauer (0/0), Igor Jesus (0/0), Jefferson Savarino (4/13), Jeffinho (1/6), Junior Santos (3/17), Luiz Henrique (4/20), Matheus Martins (0/0), Matheus Nascimento (0/1), Sapata (0/0), Tche Tche (0/18), Tiquinho Soares (4/14), Yarlen (0/4).

Juventude vs Botafogo RJ Team News

Juventude could be looking at four players on the injured and absent list ahead of their upcoming match against Botafogo RJ. Juventude have to alter their line-up, as both Alan Ruschel, Lucas Barbosa, Gabriel and Jadson get a day in the shade.

Apparently, Botafogo RJ have just two players on the injured and absent list, as they prepare for their match on Sunday. Tche Tche and Jefferson Savarino can't be called upon by Botafogo RJ, as they are all sidelined with a suspension.

Juventude vs Botafogo RJ Lineups

Juventude vs Botafogo RJ H2H

Supporters will be hoping to see a similarly thrilling encounter, as it turned out to be the last time Juventude played against Botafogo RJ. It finished 5-1 in a great match between the pair. Juventude go into their upcoming match against Botafogo RJ with a 20% winning record in recent meetings. This gives them a 2-4-4 record in the latest encounters with their next opponent. A record worth keeping in mind before you make a choice for your next accumulator, depending on your betting strategy.

Juventude vs Botafogo RJ Results

Of the last ten encounters between Juventude Botafogo RJ over 2.5 goals came out five times. Odds on over 2.5 goals are at 6/5 with bookies.

Juventude vs Botafogo RJ Betting Tips

Having scored just once lately in the Serie A, Jean will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. Botafogo RJ hope Tiquinho Soares can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of two Serie A goals in his last six Serie A games.

Juventude claimed a modest five wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in four of the games, whilst losing one. Botafogo RJ won five of their last 10 games away, drew three and lost two of the games in this run. Goals are flowing freely for Juventude on home soil currently, as both teams scored in six of their last 10 matches here. Both teams were also on target six times in Botafogo RJ''s last 10 league games away from home.

Over 2.5 goals was a winning bet five times in the past ten encounters between Juventude and Botafogo RJ, with the latter scoring 1.7 goals on average in these. Juventude managed an average of 1.1 goals as both teams scored seven times in this run. Over 2.5 goals came out five times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Juventude, who scored an average of 1.4 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Botafogo RJ, who managed to score 1.5 times in those matches.