Botafogo take on the visitors America Mineiro in the round of last 16 in Copa do Brasil. First leg result: 0-3. The match will be played on Friday, July 15th at Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos (Rio de Janeiro).
Botafogo will primarily fight to gain a foothold in Serie A. The "Lone Star" mostly play in the elite division of the country. But still, there were three relegations to a lower league. It is noteworthy that in all such cases after that there was an instant return, already following the results of the next draw. So it was in 2021, when it turned out to win against Serie B. But anyway, even after that, the management tried to strengthen the project, and not only the squad - Luis Castro was invited to the post of head coach. This did not save from instability, Botafogo had an unpleasant stretch in late spring - early summer with 4 defeats in a row. But then it turned out to take several victories in a row. But in the cup the team failed, losing 0-3. Also, Botafogo lost in the last round with a score 0-2 to Cuiaba.
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America Mineiro is not particularly brilliant, but they can surprise sometimes. The “Rabbits” in recent years, as if they are trying to live up to their nickname, fairly jumping between divisions. In 2005-2009 they even hung out at the level of the 3rd division of the country. It seems they have managed to gain a foothold in Serie A, last season they climbed up to 8th place there. It even allowed to participate in the Copa Libertadores. But the Brazilians failed there, limiting themselves to only 2 points in 6 rounds. In the championship, there were rather unstable results - rather unsuccessful. They recently won against Goias. But then they lost again, to International. But in the cup there was not just a victory, but a completely confident rout, 3-0. Moreover, all the goals were scored by the end of the hour of playing time.
Before this fight, the teams did not intersect after 2018. Before the win in the Cup, they played in the championship, and the meeting in May on the field of America Mineiro ended 1-1. In fact, the score of the first meeting turns the current one into a formality. Why shouldn't Botafogo win at home under such conditions?
Prediction for the match: Botafogo to win.
