See the guess Corinthians x Botafogo, a match that takes place this Friday (22nd), at 8pm (Brasília time), at the Neo Química Arena, in São Paulo. The clash is valid for the 24th round of the 2023 Brasileirão Série A.
Corinthians x Botafogo prediction: important facts
- Neo Química Arena, Botafogo never defeated Corinthians;
- In São Paulo, Botafogo’s last victory occurred in the 2012 Brasileirão;
- In the Brasileirão Série A, Corinthians lost only once at home;
- In the current season, as a visitor, Botafogo won 13 victories;
- In the 1st round, Botafogo beat Corinthians by the score of 3 x 0.
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Both teams to score: yes
Even with different objectives, the clash between Corinthians and Botafogo promises to be busy, with the possibility of ending with goals from both sides.
In 2023, as home team, Corinthians played 28 games and scored 51 goals, with an average of 1.82. On the other hand, away from home, Botafogo has 27 matches and 36 goals, an average of 1.33.
Total goals: over 2.5
In the 1st round, the match between the teams ended with Botafogo winning 3 x 0, with over 2.5. With the likelihood of goals from both sides, the final score promises to be exciting.
Corinthians has the match with Fortaleza, in the semi-final of the South American Championship, but can start with some starters. The Botafogo team is looking for the title of the national competition, in addition, to win again after two rounds.
Total corners: over nine
At first, it will be a busy match, two teams that need goals, a fact that results in more attacks. In Corinthians’ last five games, three ended with more than nine corner shots.
Botafogo is an offensive team, looking to attack most of the time. The numbers are the same in relation to Corinthians, with three of the last five clashes with more than nine corners.
Corinthians x Botafogo: the current form of the teams
Corinthians
With six wins, nine draws and eight defeats, Corinthians only occupies 14th place, with 27 points won. To increase the advantage over the relegation zone, the Timon aims to win again, there are five rounds with negative results.
Ruan could return to the starting lineup. In the draw with Grêmio, the midfielder remained on the bench until the final whistle. Due to his commitment to the South American Championship, the coach may choose to change the midfield.
Vanderlei Luxemburgo has two new additions for the clash with Botafogo: Bruno Méndez and Gil are available and will compete for the position in the defensive system.
Brazil Serie A 09/19/23
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Brazil Serie A 09/14/23
D
EC Fortaleza
two
Corinthians
1
Brazil Serie A 03/09/23
AND
Palm trees
0
Corinthians
0
Copa Sudamericana 08/30/23
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LP Students
1
Corinthians
0
Brazil Serie A 08/27/23
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Probable Corinthians lineup: Cassio; Bruno Méndez (Fagner), Gil (Caetano), Lucas Veríssimo and Matheus Bidu (Fábio Santos); Gabriel Moscardo, Rojas, Maycon (Giuliano), Renato Augusto (Ruan) and Wesley; Yuri Alberto. Technician: Vanderlei Luxemburgo.
Botafogo
There are two defeats in the last two games, the fans are worried due to the drop in performance. In 23 rounds, Botafogo recorded 16 wins, three draws and four defeats, with 51 points.
After two days without showing up to train, Lucas Perri participated in the activities and should start against Corinthians. In the defeat to Atlético-MG, the goalkeeper suffered a back injury and left. Gatito Fernández played until the end of the match.
With the likely presence of Lucas Perri, Bruno Lage has the majority of the squad available, no athlete is suspended against Corinthians.
Brazil Serie A 09/17/23
D
Atletico Mineiro
1
Botafogo
0
Brazil Serie A 03/09/23
D
Copa Sudamericana 08/30/23
D
Defense and Justice
two
Botafogo
1
Brazil Serie A 08/27/23
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Copa Sudamericana 08/23/23
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Defense and Justice
1
Botafogo
1
Botafogo’s probable lineup: Lucas Perri, Di Plácido, Adryelson, Victor Cuesta and Marçal; Marlon Freitas, Tchê Tchê and Eduardo; Júnior Santos (Matías Segovia), Victor Sá (Luís Henrique) and Tiquinho Soares. Technician: Bruno Lage.
Corinthians x Botafogo: Lineups
Lineups are announced approximately 1 hour before the game.
Final prediction for Corinthians x Botafogo
It will be one of the main games to watch, both teams need to win, even with different goals. At first, it should end with a busy score, possibly more than 2.5.
A defeat could hinder Corinthians, especially for the clash against Fortaleza. On the other hand, Botafogo sees the distance to Palmeiras decreasing, so they need the three points.