Mayra Madrigal
This season’s Brasileirao has been no walk in the park for most teams. After the first seven matchdays, 19 out of the 20 participating teams have already suffered defeats. The upcoming Botafogo vs America-MG game features two teams within that group.
The home team and current overall leader will be put to the test against one of the worst performing teams. Botafogo lost its unbeaten streak two weeks ago, but that remains as its only defeat. On the other hand, America-MG only has one victory, which came last week.
Stay up to date with the teams’ current status before the Botafogo vs America-MG match kicks off in this JefeBet preview, where you’ll also find the odds, predictions, and more.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Botafogo vs America-MG Brasileirao Matchday 8 Game on May 28, 2023
- Where: Nilton Santos Olympic Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- When: Sunday, May 28, 2023, 6:00 PM ET
- DraftKings Moneyline: Botafogo (-155) / Tie (+275) / America-MG (+390)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-120), Under (-120)
- Both teams score: Yes (-130) / No (-110)
Betting on Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas
Botafogo has earned the top spot in the Brasileirao with six wins and one loss, making it the team with the most victories in seven games. Though it suffered its first defeat against Goias 2-1, the team bounced back and secured three important points with a 1-0 win over Fluminense.
At home in Brasileirao, the black-and-a-white team has a perfect record of four victories, and it has only conceded one goal in those games, making it the strongest defense. It has been over six months since its last defeat in this tournament. Botafogo has faced America-MG three times in Serie A and has not lost any of those games, with two victories and one draw.
Possible Lineup (4-2-3-1): Lucas Perri; Rafael, Adryelson, Víctor Cuesta, Marçal; Tchê Tchê, Gabriel Pires; Júnior Santos, Eduardo, Luís Henrique; Tiquinho Soares.
Betting on América Futebol Clube
Last week, America-MG finally ended a six-game drought in Brasileirao with a surprising 2-1 victory over Fortaleza. Unfortunately, it is still one of the worst teams in the league, with only one win so far. Furthermore, it suffered a 3-2 defeat in Copa Sudamericana at the hands of Defensa y Justicia on Tuesday.
America-MG has the most goals against in the league, with a total of 18. That’s an average of 2.57 goals per game. As a result of its defensive problems, all of its games have covered the Over (2.5). This will be the fourth away game, and it will be looking for its first victory on the road.
Possible Lineup (4-2-3-1): Mateus Pasinato; Marcinho, Wanderson, Iago Maidana, Danilo Avelar; Breno Cascardo, Lucas Kal; Everaldo, Emmanuel Martinez, Felipe Azevedo; Renato Marques
JefeBet Prediction
The recent victory of America-MG in the local league may indicate an improvement in the team, but Botafogo has proven to be a strong team, especially when playing at home. It’s possible that it might lose its undefeated home record at some point during the season, but at JefeBet, we don’t think it will be America-MG who accomplishes that feat.
If you’re looking to bet on this game, we recommend taking a look at the Over (2.5) odds on DraftKings, currently at -120. With a $100 bet, you could win $83 if you’re successful.
Prediction: Botafogo Moneyline and Over (BOT 3-0 AME)
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