Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
In the early hours of Friday, February 28, the second leg of the Recopa Sudamericana between Botafogo and Racing will take place. The game kicks off at 1:30 CET, and I suggest a bet on the individual total of one of the teams.
Botafogo vs Racing: Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- The first match between these teams ended with Racing's victory 2-0.
- Botafogo has been unable to win in five consecutive matches: four losses and one draw.
- Racing has lost in their last two away matches and three out of five encounters.
- Botafogo has conceded in five consecutive matches, while Racing has conceded in their last three away games.
- In the last five matches, Botafogo has scored only one goal, failing to score in the last two matches.
- Racing scores more than 1.5 goals per game in 80% of their matches.
- Racing has won 40% of their matches without conceding a goal.
- This will be only the second meeting in history between these teams.
Botafogo vs Racing: Match Preview
Botafogo is in a very poor form. They lost the first leg of the Recopa Sudamericana 0-2, and their chances of advancing further are quite slim. Especially considering that in the last five matches, the team has not won once – only one draw and four defeats. During this period, Botafogo scored only once and failed to score in the last two matches. Domestic results also leave much to be desired – the team failed to reach the Carioca playoffs, although they won the Copa Libertadores last season, defeating Atletico Mineiro 3-1 in the final.
Racing occupies the ninth place in the Benato Tournament, and their results are also unstable but still better than Botafogo's. In the last five matches, the team has secured three victories and suffered two defeats. Notably, in the two previous encounters, Racing scored two goals. The team has a good chance to win the Recopa Sudamericana – let's remember that they were the winners of the Copa Sudamericana, defeating Cruzeiro 3-1 in the final.
Probable Lineups
- Botafogo: John, Alex Telles, Vitinho, Barbosa, Allan, Marlon Freitas, Danilo, Newton, Savarino, Igor Jesus, Matheus Martins.
- Racing: Arias, Di Cesare, Martirena, Rojas, Colombo, Zuculini, Nardoni, Quiros, Salas, Vietto, Martinez.
Prediction
Botafogo is currently in very poor form, and overcoming a two-goal deficit will be extremely difficult. Of course, Racing is not known for their stability, but they have every chance to maintain their advantage. My bet is on Racing's individual total over 0.5 with odds of 1.61.
