Last Updated on July 14, 2023 12:15 pm by Erwin Noguera
Two emerging teams in Brazilian football face each other in the 15th round. The Confrontation between Botafogo and Bragantino will be the opening game of the weekend, showing how exciting the matchday will be.
Both teams are unbeaten in five games. However, the locals won all of their last clashes, while the visitors won three and drew two. Playing at home, the Fogao should have a slight advantage over their opponents, tricky visitors.
This will be a duel between two teams that are determined to end the championship at the top.
When:
Saturday, July 15th – 08:00 PM ET at the Olympic Stadium
Moneyline odds:
Botafogo +100
Bragantino +275
Draw offs:
+240
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Why Bet on Botafogo?
There are no more good reasons to doubt this team. Even with the injury of some players, with the departure of coach Luís Castro, and with the mistrust of the press, Botafogo is firmly moving towards its goal of being the national champion.
With Tiquinho Soares’ quality in attack, Eduardo’s talent and creativity in midfield, and the well-organized defense by Adryelson and Victor Cuesta, the Alvinegra team has shown enough that it can get where it wants to and that it can beat any team in the Brasileirão.
They have a ten-point advantage over Fluminense. However, Fla will have a massive challenge this weekend acting as a visitor in the Rio de Janeiro Classic. In this context, a win in this game could potentially put them 13 points over the second. This would be a massive achievement at this stage of the season.
Why Bet on Bragantino?
After a bad season in 2022, Bragantino surprised its fans again. In sixth place in the national league, and tied with Palmeiras and Fluminense, Bragantino won important points against difficult opponents, proving to be among the great teams in Brazilian football.
If it still doesn’t have a huge crowd, like most Brazilian clubs, the Red Bulls’ difference lies in the professionalism with which it manages its processes. Everything at the club is done in a calculated and planned way, starting with choosing the coach – who needs to be in line with the club’s philosophy – to the search for players with the club’s profile – young, determined, willing to win and who has projection to a future sale.
The Bragantino project is designed for the long term, but it is already possible to see the fruits being harvested at this moment. Against the championship leader, they will need to play the best game of the year to surprise their opponent.
Final Betting Analysis: Botafogo vs. Bragantino
Botafogo will have a massive chance this weekend. All the teams chasing it will have to face clubs within the G-12 this matchday. Although this won’t be an easy game, it could potentially mean a 13-point advantage over the second, more than enough to take it easy from now on.
However, Bragantino has different plans. A win here would mean a massive hit in the table and, even, the start of an unexpected chase for first place. They should be careful, whatsoever, as they have several teams right behind them that will look with thirsty eyes that 6th place if they slip.
It will be a true battle this Saturday, but we don’t believe that the Red Bulls have what it takes. Go for a 2-0 in favor of the Fogao.
If you put $100 into Botafogo’s win, you could get $100 back for a total payout of $200.
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