Santos vs Botafogo Prediction, Tips & Odds – Jul. 23, 2023
Santos vs Botafogo Prediction 23.07.2023. In the 16th round of the Brazilian Serie A, Santos is hosting Botafogo. The match is scheduled for Sunday at 9:00 PM, at the Urbano Caldeira stadium.
In the previous round, the home team lost to Sao Paulo, while the guests triumphed over Bragantino.
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Santos vs Botafogo Odds
Santos vs Botafogo 1×2: 3.75/3.20/2.15
Total goals over/under (2.5): 2.50/1.53
Double chance 1x/12/x2: 1.66/1.36/1.25
Both teams to score YES/NO: 2.05/1.70
Odds via Bet365 Sportsbook.
Santos Team News
In the previous round of the strongest Brazilian competition, Santos lost away to Sao Paulo with a score of 4-1. The hosts had a 2-0 lead in the first half, and toward the end of the regular time, they scored two more goals. In stoppage time, the visiting team scored a consolation goal from a penalty, taken accurately by Marcos Leonardo.
Currently, they are in the 14th position in the table with only 16 points, five points behind the twelfth-placed Atletico Mineiro. In the Copa Sudamericana, they were eliminated in the group stage with only five points, finishing behind Audax Italiano and Newell’s Old Boys. In the cup, they were knocked out by Bahia with an aggregate score of 2-1. In their last 14 matches, they have managed only one victory, with five draws and as many as eight defeats.
Santos defender, Felipe Jonatan, appeared in the opening Serie A match before suffering a knee ligament rupture, which means Dodo is expected to continue at the left-back position for the hosts.
Meanwhile, Marcos Leonardo will likely lead the attack in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Stiven Mendoza, Lucas Lima, and Lucas Braga expected to be in the lineup behind the lone striker.
Imagens do treino desta sexta ⚪️⚫️ pic.twitter.com/Qq7nFFhWXO
— Santos FC (@SantosFC) July 21, 2023
Botafogo Team News
In their last competitive league match at home, Botafogo defeated Bragantino with a score of 2-0. The first half of the game ended goalless, but at the beginning of the second half, Tche Tche made a brilliant pass to set up Carlos Eduardo, who placed the ball into the net. Midway through the second half, the home team doubled their lead with a goal from Leonel Di Placida, and there were no further changes in the score until the end of the match.
Currently, they are comfortably holding the first position in the table with 39 points, a significant twelve points ahead of the second-placed Flamengo. In the group stage of the Copa Sudamericana, they finished in the second position with 10 points, two points behind Quita. They won the Round of 32 with a 3-1 victory over Patronato, and their next opponent will be Guarani. Botafogo’s last defeat was on June 3rd against Athletico Paranaense, and since then, they have achieved seven wins and three draws.
Regarding injured players, former Manchester United defender Rafael is still sidelined due to a knee injury, while midfielder Patrick de Paula is also on the medical table. All other players are ready to face Santos in the upcoming match.
The top scorer Tiquinho Soares has scored 10 goals in 14 league matches this season, while Carlos Eduardo has added four goals and three assists from the central midfield position, and they are expected to be starters in this match as well.
A zoada do Tiquinho no chute do Marlon Freitas todo mundo viu, mas o resultado final do desafio você vai conferir agora! E aí, foi justo? 😂⚽️ #VamosBOTAFOGO pic.twitter.com/rydxZEDl7y
— Botafogo F.R. (@Botafogo) July 21, 2023
Santos vs Botafogo H2H
The last competitive head-to-head match between these teams was played last season, and the Botafogo team emerged victorious with a convincing 3-0 win.
Injuries and suspensions
Santos: Alison, Felipe Jonatan, Lucas Pires, Nathan, Yeferson Soteldo
Botafogo: David, Matheus Nascimento, Patrick de Paula, Rafael, Victor Sa
Expected Lineups
Santos (4-2-3-1): Paulo; Lucas, Henrique, Messias, Dodo; Sandry, Dodi; Braga, Lima, Mendoza; Leonardo
Botafogo (4-2-3-1): Perri; Di Placido, Adryelson, Cuesta, Marcal; Freitas, Neves; Henrique, Eduardo, Santos; Tiquinho
Santos vs Botafogo Prediction
Due to their better position in the table, form, and previous head-to-head results, anything other than an away team victory would be a real surprise. The bookmakers have given slightly higher odds for a Botafogo win, and we will try to take advantage of that, so that is our suggestion as well.
Kick-off Time: Sunday, 23.07.2023, 3:00 PM Local Time (GMT +6), 21:00 CET
Prediction: Botafogo to win
Odds (when tipped): 2.15
Sportsbook: Bet365
