Botafogo RJ vs Internacional Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 20th July 2024

Internacional are aiming for an upset this coming Saturday, when faced with Serie A leaders Botafogo RJ at Independencia. It will be a surprise to see the latter slip up, though, considering the difference in the table between the two sides.

Botafogo RJ are placed oneth with 36 points after 17 matches. Internacional occupy a position as 13th in the league on 19 points.

Although Internacional trail Botafogo RJ by double digits, beating the Serie A leaders could hand them a serious confidence boost.

Botafogo RJ only average a modest 1.5 goals per game in their last ten matches in this tournament, in which they scored 15 goals. They also conceded seven for an average of 0.7 per game. They kept their opponents from scoring four times.

Internacional travel to their next Serie A match, averaging a lowly 0.9 goals per game in their last ten matches. They scored a disappointing total of nine goals, while also conceding nine goals. That amounts to an average of 0.9 per game, in which they kept their opponents from scoring four times.

Botafogo RJ lost to 3-1 Internacional in their last encounter. This served as payback for the 3-1 win, which Botafogo RJ dished out the match before that.

Botafogo RJ vs Internacional Prediction

Botafogo RJ Form

In their last three outings, Botafogo RJ won 3-0 against Atletico MG, beat Vitoria by 0-1 and hammered Palmeiras 1-0. Botafogo RJ won four of their last six Serie A matches on home soil, while drawing once and losing once. They conceded four and scored nine goals.

Botafogo RJ were spoken to as contenders for the title in the Serie A this season, and are so far living up to expectations.

Internacional Form

In their previous three games, Internacional lost 1-2 and 1-2 against Vasco da Gama and Juventude, respectively, before drawing 1-1 with Juventude. Internacional claimed two wins against two draws and two defeats in their last six away matches in the Serie A. The scoreline from these matches reads five goals conceded and five scored.

Internacional had their sights set on the Serie A title, but current form sees them way off track. A quick upturn is needed.

Botafogo RJ have built up a nice momentum, and we doubt Internacional are capable of getting in the way of the home side at Independencia, as we aim for the home win.

Botafogo RJ scored 17 goals and conceded five in their last nine games against teams from the bottom half of the Serie A table. They collected 24 points and eight victories. Internacional won two and claimed seven points in their three most recent games against teams inside the top six. They scored three conceded one goals. Botafogo RJ have a record of 11 wins, three draws and three defeats in the Serie A this season. Internacional enjoy a record of five wins, four draws and four defeats in the Serie A.

Botafogo RJ vs Internacional Squads

Botafogo RJ Squad

Jorge will select the starting XI for the upcoming match against Internacional from the following players (the statistics in the brackets represent goals scored and matches played in the Serie A this season):

John Victor (0/14), Raul (0/0), Roberto Fernandez (0/3), Alexander Barboza (0/9), Bastos (3/16), Cuiabano (0/0), Damian Suarez (0/14), Danilo (3/14), Devid Leite Santos (0/0), Fernando Marcal (0/5), Hugo (0/7), Jefferson Maciel (0/0), Kawan (0/0), Lucas Halter (1/13), Mateo Ponte (2/7), Pablo (0/1), Philipe Sampaio (0/0), Rafael (0/0), Carlos Eduardo (2/10), Diego Hernandez (0/10), Gregore (0/15), Jacob Montes (0/0), Kaue (1/4), Luis Geovanny Segovia (0/0), Marlon Freitas (0/15), Oscar Romero (0/13), Patrick Carreiro (0/0), Thiago Almada (0/0), Carlos Alberto (0/0), Gustavo Sauer (0/0), Igor Jesus (0/0), Jefferson Savarino (4/10), Jeffinho (1/6), Junior Santos (3/16), Luiz Henrique (2/16), Matheus Nascimento (0/1), Matias Segovia (0/0), Sapata (0/0), Tche Tche (0/14), Tiquinho Soares (3/11), Yarlen (0/4).

Internacional Squad

Here is the full team squad of Internacional. The 49 year-old Pablo Fernandez will select his starting lineup from the following players:

Anthoni (0/0), Fabricio (0/8), Ivan (0/0), Kauan (0/0), Sergio Rochet (0/5), Alexandro Bernabei (0/0), Fabricio Bustos (1/9), Gabriel Mercado (0/8), Hugo Mallo (1/6), Igor Gomes (1/8), Joao Dalla Corte (0/0), Rene (0/11), Robert Renan (0/8), Vitao (0/10), Alan Patrick (1/7), Bruno Gomes (0/6), Bruno Henrique (1/13), Charles Aranguiz (0/7), Fernando (1/9), Gabriel Carvalho (0/1), Gustavo Alves (0/11), Hyoran (0/7), Matheus Dias (0/2), Romulo (0/7), Thiago Maia (0/0), Wesley (4/11), Enner Valencia (0/1), Lucas Alario (0/8), Lucca (0/6), Lucca Drummond (0/0), Matheus (0/0), Rafael Santos Borre (1/5), Wanderson (0/11).

Botafogo RJ vs Internacional Team News

At the time of writing, it looks as if only two players are unavailable for Botafogo RJ, when they prepare for their upcoming assignment. Thiago Almada and Jefferson Savarino can't be called up by the Botafogo RJ-manager, with both serving a ban.

Internacional face a list of three absentees from the squad ahead of their next match on Saturday against Botafogo RJ. Enner Valencia, Alan Patrick and Gabriel Mercado can't be called upon by Internacional, as they are all sidelined with a suspension.

Botafogo RJ vs Internacional Lineups

Botafogo RJ vs Internacional H2H

Botafogo RJ lost to 3-1 Internacional in their last encounter. This served as payback for the 3-1 win, which Botafogo RJ dished out the match before that. Internacional won seven of the last ten encounters against Botafogo RJ, but the latter won 3-1 in the latest meeting. The bookies have Internacional to win this match at best price odds of 7/2.

Botafogo RJ vs Internacional Results

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

Botafogo RJ vs Internacional Betting Tips

Carlos Eduardo has been great for Botafogo RJ lately, hitting the target two times, which makes him worth considering in the betting market. Internacional are optimistic that Alan Patrick doubles up on the one goal he provided in their past six outings.

In their last 10 matches at Independencia across all tournaments Botafogo RJ won eight times, drew one and lost one times. Internacional claimed four wins, three draw and three defeats in their last 10 games away. Goals are flowing freely for Botafogo RJ on home soil currently, as both teams scored in six of their last 10 matches here. Both teams were also on target five times in Internacional''s last 10 league games away from home.

Both teams scored five times in the last ten encounters between Botafogo RJ and Internacional, while over 2.5 goals came out six times. Botafogo RJ scored 1.1 goals on average, while Internacional pulled 1.8 goals on average. Botafogo RJ saw over 2.5 goals in five of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.5 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals appeared in four of the last ten matches that Internacional played across all tournaments. They scored 0.9 times on average in the process.