Botafogo SP vs Ceara prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups - November 13, 2024
Dillan George
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
On Wednesday, November 13, in the 36th round of Brazil’s Serie B, Botafogo SP will host Ceara. My recommendation is a bet on the total number of goals in this match.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- Botafogo SP has won only 1 of its last 5 home matches.
- In 4 of the last 5 home games, Botafogo SP failed to score a single goal.
- Ceara has won only 1 of its last 5 away matches.
- Only 1 of the last 5 games involving Botafogo SP saw more than 1 goal.
- In the 17th round of this season, Ceara defeated Botafogo SP with a score of 4-1.
Match Preview
As they enter the 36th round, Botafogo SP and Ceara find themselves on opposite sides of the Serie B standings. Botafogo is battling to avoid relegation, while Ceara is pushing for promotion to Serie A.
With three matches left, Botafogo SP sits in 14th place with 42 points, just 4 points clear of the relegation zone and with a game in hand over most of its rivals. A victory in this match would practically ensure Botafogo’s safety.
Two recent consecutive 1-0 victories over Brusque and Amazonas have been crucial for Botafogo SP, lifting the team’s spirits and keeping them above the relegation line.
Meanwhile, Ceara currently occupies fifth place, three points shy of the crucial fourth position, which would secure promotion. With this match in hand, a win for Ceara would see them leapfrog Sport Recife and enter the top four with two games remaining.
In their last five matches, Ceara has picked up 12 points, including recent home victories over Avai (2-0) and Paysandu (2-1).
Probable Lineups
- Botafogo SP: Victor Souza, Patrick Brey, Rafael, Erickson, Bernardo Chapo, Gustavo Bocchecha, Abdulai, Carlos Manuel, Victor Andrade, Jonas Toro, Alexandre Jesus
- Ceara: Bruno Ferreira, Rafael Ramos, David Ricardo, Eric, Joao Pedro, Richardson, Recalde, Lourenco, Aylon, Saulo Mineiro, Eric Pulga
Botafogo SP vs Ceara prediction
With high stakes for both teams, I anticipate a cautious game with limited goal-scoring opportunities. My pick is Under 2.5 goals.
