Botafogo vs Athletico Paranaense prediction and betting tips - June 20, 2024

Prediction on game Total over 2

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On the night of Thursday, June 20, the tenth round of Brazil's Série A will feature a match where Botafogo will play at home against Athletico Paranaense. The encounter will commence at 00:00 Central European Time, and Dailysports experts have prepared a forecast for this match.

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Botafogo

The team currently leads the Série A standings with 19 points from nine matches. However, their lead over the nearest rival is a mere one point, meaning everything can change swiftly. The competition at the top of the table is incredibly tight. The gap between the first and fourth teams is just two points. Returning to Botafogo, their offense deserves special mention. In nine matches, they have scored 16 goals, the highest among all teams.

Additionally, the team from Rio de Janeiro has conceded eight goals. While not the best record, it is quite respectable, with only three teams having conceded fewer goals. Notably, Botafogo last celebrated a championship in 1995 and finished last season in 15th place. Now, they are the leaders. In their last five matches, Botafogo secured four victories and one draw.

Athletico Paranaense

Currently, this team is not far behind Botafogo in the standings. Athletico has 17 points from nine rounds, occupying fourth place. As mentioned earlier, the difference is minimal, with Paranaense trailing the first place by only two points. Furthermore, Athletico boasts a stronger defense, having conceded six goals in nine games, the second-best in Brazil's Série A.

Their attack is slightly weaker but still commendable with 13 goals, one of the best among all teams. However, their recent form is concerning, with three losses, one draw, and only one victory in their last five matches. Despite a stronger start to the season, Athletico has historically won the championship only once, in 2001.

Interesting facts about the match and head-to-head history

• The last encounter between Botafogo and Athletico Paranaense in 2023 ended in a 1-1 draw.
• Botafogo has scored in nine consecutive matches. In the last four matches, Botafogo has scored last.
• In each of the last four away matches of Athletico Paranaense, two or fewer goals were scored.

Botafogo vs Athletico Paranaense Prediction

Botafogo and Athletico Paranaense are fairly matched adversaries vying for top positions. Both teams excel in both defense and attack. A closely contested match is expected. I will bet on a total match score of over two goals with odds of 1.56.

Prediction on game Total over 2

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4.92

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