Mayra Madrigal
It’s pretty early to think about any favorites to win the Brasileirao after just two matchdays, but a couple of teams are starting to stand out. In the upcoming matchday 3, we’ll see Flamengo vs Botafogo, and anyone who hasn’t watched the first two games might think that Flamengo is one of the strong contenders. However, that’s not the case.
Mengao‘s start has been shaky, and it is coming off its first loss. On the other hand, Botafogo is one of the surprises, remaining unbeaten.
Before the Flamengo vs Botafogo match kicks off, take a closer look at the current form of the teams. And if you’re into sports betting, pay special attention to JefeBet‘s prediction and the betting odds of our affiliates.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Flamengo vs Botafogo Brasileirao Matchday 3 Game on April 30, 2023
- Where: Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- When: Sunday, April 30, 2023, 3:00 PM ET
- BetMGM Moneyline: Flamengo (-185) / Tie (+320) / Botafogo (+475)
- DraftKings Asian Handicap: Flamengo (AH -1.25, +125) / Botafogo (AH +1.25, -185)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-120), Under (-115)
- Both teams score: Yes (-105) / No (-135)
Betting on Clube de Regatas do Flamengo
Flamengo had a strong start to the season with a convincing 3-0 victory over Coritiba, but things went downhill with a 2-1 loss to Internacional. Its current record puts it in the middle of the standings.
The Mengao is a team of extremes, as it has split its last 10 games evenly between wins and losses, making a draw unlikely. However, we must pay attention to its home games, where it has won its last four matches in all competitions and kept clean sheets in its last three games.
Possible Lineup (4-3-1-2): Santos; Wesley, Fabrício Bruno, Léo Pereira, Ayrton Lucas; Arturo Vidal, Thiago Maia, Gerson; Everton Ribeiro; Gabriel Barbosa, Pedro.
Betting on Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas
Botafogo is off to an amazing start this season, and it’s no coincidence that it has two wins in two matches of the Brasileirao (2-1 against São Paulo and Bahía). This is a team that has been working hard, and it’s starting to show. It boasts a record of 10 games without losing in all competitions, with eight victories in that span.
Eight of those matches covered the Over (2.5), including the two in the Brasileirao that had the same scoreline of 2-1. Botafogo has been the away team in 11 matches so far this calendar year in all competitions, and has only lost one of them.
Possible Lineup (4-2-3-1): Lucas Perri; Leonel Di Placido, Adryelson, Victor Cuesta, Rafael; Danilo Barbosa, Lucas Fernandes; Matias Segovia, Eduardo, Victor Sá; Tiquinho Soares.
JefeBet Prediction
Knowing the weight of the Maracaná, there aren’t many reasons to doubt Flamengo, even though it’s coming off a recent league defeat. With its star-studded squad and four home victories, it’s the clear favorites to snatch the win.
Prediction: Flamengo Moneyline (FLA 2-1 BOT)
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