Cuiaba Esporte Clube v Botafogo

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Cuiaba earned a solid point with a 1-1 draw at home against Bragantino last time out in the Brazilian top flight which also extended their unbeaten run in Serie A to five games, while Botafogo were also involved in a draw on the weekend when they were held to a 1-1 draw away from home at Vasco da Gama which means the visitors still remain three points adrift of the current league leaders, Flamengo.

Cuiaba now sit in 14th place in the Serie A standings but having recently picked up wins against Fortaleza and Sao Paulo along with picking up points in draws with Atletico GO, Corinthians and Bragantino respectively, the hosts will fancy their chances of producing a result against their high-flying visitors here at their Arena Pantanal.

However, the bigger picture shows Cuiaba have managed to capture just three wins within their 13 league matches played to date this season which includes an emphatic 5-2 win away from home at Criciuma, but also includes slipping to a string of defeats as well so far this term.

Indeed, Cuiaba have suffered no fewer than six defeats already in this season's Serie A campaign, three of which have been dealt to Petit's side on home soil following losses to Atletico Mineiro, Palmeiras and Internacional respectively.

Botafogo still remain sitting in second spot in the Brazilian top flight but the visitors will be eyeing off all three points here at the Arena Pantanal as Artur Jorge's side look to draw level on points with the Serie A leaders Flamengo.

The visitors have succumbed to just three defeats within their 13 league matches played to date this term but having also collected seven wins in the process along with three draws, Botafogo find themselves amongst the early leading pack in the Brazilian top flight table.

Recent results suggest Botafogo may be the better equipped of the two teams that will line up at the Arena Pantanal in this upcoming clash against Cuiaba as the visitors have been dealt just the one defeat within their last eight games overall, that being a 2-1 loss on the road at Criciuma, but they have also picked up four wins within this period as well.

Victories against Corinthians, Fluminense, Gremio and Bragantino along with points earned in draws with Fortaleza, Athletico PR and Vasco da Gama should hold Artur Jorge's side in good stead for this upcoming encounter against bottom half outfit Cuiaba.

In addition, Botafogo have also suffered just the one defeat in their last six outings on the road which includes an impressive 2-0 win at the current league leaders Flamengo.

Cuiaba v Botafogo Verdict

Botafogo recorded a 1-0 win in their last visit to the Arena Pantanal and another similar scoreline could unfold here as well.

Therefore, our main bet will be Botafogo win @ 2.60

Other side bets worth considering:

Botafogo win & Under 2.5 goals @ 4.33

Correct Score: Botafogo 1-0 @ 6.50