Tomás Yelmini
Soccer fans, get ready for some exciting news about this sport this weekend as Brazil kicks off its national championship, the tough and competitive Brasileirao. One of the most thrilling matches of the opening matchday will be Botafogo vs Sao Paulo, taking place in Rio de Janeiro.
The home team is the reigning champion of the Taca Río, and will face a Sao Paulo, which comes in a bit more rested after an early elimination from its state championship.
Without further ado, at JefeBet, we’ve got you covered with everything you need to know about how both teams are preparing for this clash in the first matchday of the Brasileirao. We’ve got predictions, odds, and possible lineups for Botafogo vs Sao Paulo. So get ready to place your bets and enjoy the beautiful game!
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Botafogo vs Sao Paulo Brasileirao Matchday 1 Game on April 15, 2023
- Where: Nilton Santos Stadium – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- When: Saturday, April 15, 2023, 4.30 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Botafogo (+170) / Tie (+200) / Sao Paulo (+170)
- Asian Handicap: Botafogo (-0.25, +120) / Sao Paulo (-0.25, -180)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+130) / Under (-190)
- Both teams score: Yes (-115) / No (-125)
Odds provided by DraftKings.
Betting on Botafogo
Botafogo comes into this game as the Taça Río champion, a trophy the team won after beating Audax de Río de Janeiro with a resounding 7-2 aggregate score. However, the local calendar is mixed with the international one, and last week this team drew 2-2 in its visit to Deportivo Magallanes, in a game corresponding to the group stage of the Copa Sudamericana.
In addition, the demanding Brazilian schedule had another match scheduled for Botafogo before facing its São Paulo counterpart. This was for the third stage of the Copa de Brasil, where it defeated Ypiranga FC 2-0.
Possible Lineup (4-2-3-1): Lucas Perri; Leonel Di Placido; Adryelson, Victor Cuesta, Fernando Marcal; Tche Tche, Gabriel Pires; Gustavo Sauer, Carlos Eduardo, Joao Victor; Tiquinho Soares.
Betting on Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo‘s last game was against Ituano in the third stage of the Copa do Brasil, which ended in a scoreless draw. Last week, the team traveled to Argentina to face Tigre in the Copa Sudamericana group stage. The outcome was favorable as Sao Paulo convincingly defeated its opponent by 2-0.
However, the team suffered an early elimination in the state competitions a few weeks ago. In the quarterfinals of the Campeonato Paulista, it lost on penalties to the weaker team Agua Santa.
Possible Lineup (3-4-3): Rafael; Alan Franco, Robert Arboleda, Beraldo; Nathan, Jhegson Méndez, Rodrigo Néstor, Michel Araujo; Wllington Rato, Erison, David.
JefeBet Prediction
The last time these two teams faced off was on October 9, 2022, during the Brasileirao. On that occasion, Botafogo won, and at JefeBet, we believe that outcome will happen again in this upcoming Botafogo vs Sao Paulo thrilling encounter.
Prediction: Botafogo Moneyline (BOT 1 – SAO 0).
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