Botafogo RJ take on the visitors Ponte Preta at "Estadio Olimpico Joao Havelange" in the gameweek two of the Brazilian Serie A. The match will be played in Rio de Janeiro on Monday, May 22nd.
Botafogo RJ ended last season at the fifth place in the Serie A with 59 points gained and 43-39 goal difference. In 2017 Botafogo RJ were knocked out from the semi-final of the Campeonato Carioca by Flamengo RJ with 1:2 scoreline. After five rounds in the Copa Libertadores the team occupies the second place in the Group 1 with 10 points earned and has guaranteed itself a place in the Play Offs. As for the Serie A, Botafogo RJ made unsuccessful start in the tournament, having lost to Gremio with 0:2 scoreline on the road in the first matchday. Concerning the team’s results in front of its supporters in 2017, it recorded nine wins, one draw and three defeats in 13 encounters.
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Ponte Preta finished last season at the eighth position with 53 points taken and 48-52 goal difference. In this season Gilson Kleina's side has become the finalist of the Campeonato Paulista, having been beaten by Corinthians with 0:3, 1:1 scorelines in the decisive clash. Ponte Preta started the new season in the Serie A with 4:0 lopsided victory over Sport Recife at their own turf. On the road "Macaca" demonstrate not such solid performance as at home ground resulting in four wins, four draws and three losses in 11 games of 2017.
Taking into account Botafogo RJ’s strong football at the home turf as well as not quite convincing results of Ponte Preta on the road, I believe the hosting side will get a victory in the forthcoming clash, especially considering reasonable coefficient on it.
Prediction for the match: Botafogo RJ to win.
