Sao Paulo take on the visitors Botafogo in the round 19 match of Brazilian Serie A. The match will be played on Thursday, July 25th at Estadio Do MorumBIS (Sao Paulo).
Not long ago, the "Tricolor" were higher up, but they have managed just one win in their last three matches. They dropped points in a 0-0 draw against Juventude and lost 1-2 to Atlético Mineiro. Prior to that, they had a four-game winning streak but also suffered losses to Cuiabá (0-1) and Vasco da Gama (1-4). The team's inconsistency suggests that it might be possible to play against them and even take points from them. A significant factor contributing to this has been the injury problems that have plagued the team almost since the start of the season. Defensive midfielder Pablo Maia has been sidelined for a while, and recently, defender Alisson (16 matches, 1 goal, 2 assists) also joined the injured list. James Rodríguez has barely featured this season for various reasons. Additionally, starting full-backs Wellington (15 matches, 1 assist) and Igor Vinicius (16 matches, 2 assists) will miss the match against Botafogo due to suspension.
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As for Botafogo, the notable absences include Thiago Almada (17 matches, 6 goals, 1 assist), who is away on Olympic duty, and Eduardo (10 matches, 2 goals, 1 assist), who is out with a muscle injury. Other long-term absentees have been out since spring. Despite these absences, the "Victorious" are living up to their nickname. They have won five consecutive matches, keeping clean sheets in the last four. Botafogo is unbeaten in their last seven league matches and has lost only three times in 18 rounds. Arthur Jorge's team leads the table, three points ahead of second-place Palmeiras and eight points ahead of São Paulo. The team lacks a standout leader in attack, with many players stepping up at different times. In 18 rounds, 13 different Botafogo players have scored at least one goal, and another six have provided assists. Currently, this team appears to be the most well-rounded in Serie A.
The match promises to be challenging for both teams, typically described as a game with three possible outcomes. I'll cover two of the three possible outcomes by betting on Double Chance (X2) at a great odds. The Rio-based team wins more frequently, loses less often, and has more points in the standings. Additionally, São Paulo is dealing with significant injury issues. Moreover, Botafogo is the best team in the league based on away match statistics, having lost only twice in nine games. While São Paulo has been strong at home recently, they have dropped points three times this season at Morumbi: a 0-0 draw with Palmeiras, a 0-1 loss to Cuiabá, and a 1-2 defeat to Fortaleza. I believe the "Victorious" have a real chance of taking at least one point. After all, they have been a tough opponent for São Paulo in recent years. The "Tricolor" have not won against Botafogo in five straight matches (four losses and one draw). My prediction is Double Chance (X2).
Prediction for the match: Botafogo not to lose (X2).
