Botafogo v Atletico Mineiro

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Botafogo secured an important win in the Brazilian top flight in midweek with a 2-1 victory away from home at Cuiaba which also became a second win in three games for the upcoming hosts, while Atletico Mineiro suffered a heavy 4-2 loss at home to Flamengo in the week, making it just one win in their last six games overall in Serie A.

Botafogo had previously picked up a 2-1 home win over Bragantino and current form has been pretty steady indeed for Artur Jorge's side as they have slipped to just a single defeat within their last nine games overall in the domestic top flight.

Indeed, results generally so far this season have been very favourable where the hosts have been concerned as Botafogo have been dealt just three defeats in total to date in this campaign while also collecting eight wins within their total of 14 games played to date this term.

Botafogo have also lost just once at home this season, collecting four wins in the process, while overall results in their last 10 games have produced goals for both teams, so the goals market may appeal here.

Atletico Mineiro by contrast have managed to capture just one win in their last six games overall in the Brazilian Serie A which came in the shape of a 2-1 win away from home at mid-table outfit Internacional but also includes three defeats into the bargain as well which do not bode well for this upcoming trip to take on a solid outfit such as Botafogo.

Losses at the hands of Palmeiras 4-0, Vitoria 4-2 and Flamengo 4-2 have not only been very disappointing results for Atletico Mineiro but these have also shown a vulnerable side to the visitors' defensive unit as they have conceded four goals in each of these losses as well.

Therefore, the goals market also appeals when looking at Atletico Mineiro's results overall in their last 10 games as no fewer than eight of these 10 games have also resulted with both teams scoring and this trend may well continue at the Estádio Nilton Santos when they come up against Botafogo.

The bigger picture shows Atletico Mineiro have only won four of their last 14 matches overall in Serie A but three of these four wins were achieved on their travels so the visitors should be respected ahead of this upcoming encounter.

Botafogo v Atletico Mineiro Verdict

Botafogo's consistent run of form on home soil at their Estádio Nilton Santos where they have scored at least once in nine of their last 10 home games, along with Atletico Mineiro scoring in nine of their last 10 away games suggests there is a high likelihood of both teams scoring in this upcoming clash.

Therefore, our main bet will be BTTS Yes @ 2.00

Other side bets worth considering:

Draw @ 3.50

Correct Score: 2-2 @ 17.00