Botafogo vs Sao Paulo prediction & betting tips – 08/12/2024

Match Facts

The upcoming match between Botafogo and Sao Paulo is set for December 8, 2024 at 7:00 PM. The venue for this encounter is Estádio Nilton Santos in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

• The probability of winning for Botafogo is 49%. The probability of a draw between Botafogo and Sao Paulo is 23%. The probability of winning for Sao Paulo is 28%.
• Our calculations suggest a 73% chance that both teams will find the back of the net, with a 27% possibility that at least one side will keep a clean sheet.
• There's a 57% likelihood of seeing more than 2.5 goals in this encounter, while the odds of a lower-scoring affair (under 2.5 goals) stand at 43%.
• The most recent encounter between these two sides took place on September 26, 2024, where Sao Paulo and Botafogo drew with a score of 1-1
• Looking at the last five head-to-head encounters, Botafogo has emerged victorious 1 time(s), Sao Paulo has claimed 0 win(s), and 4 match(es) ended in a stalemate. Botafogo has averaged 1 goals per game, while Sao Paulo has netted an average of 0.8 goals.
• In the current Serie A standings, Botafogo occupies the 1st spot, while Sao Paulo sits in 6th place.
• Botafogo's performance in the Serie A this season shows 22 victories, 5 defeats, and 10 draws. They've maintained an average of 1.5 goals scored and 0.8 goals conceded per match.
• Sao Paulo has recorded 17 wins, 12 losses, and 8 draws in the Serie A this season. Their offensive output stands at 1.4 goals per game, while defensively they've allowed an average of 1.1 goals.
• Examining Botafogo's last five outings, they have won 2 times, lost 0 times and drawn 3 times. They have scored an average of 1.6 goals per match and conceded 0.6 goals.
• Sao Paulo's form over their previous five matches shows they have won 2 times, lost 1 times and drawn 2 times. They have scored an average of 1.4 goals per match and conceded 1.6 goals.
• Luciano stands out as Sao Paulo's most prolific scorer, having notched up 10 goals in the current campaign.
• Botafogo will be without the services of: Bastos (Injury), Rafael (Injury)
• Sao Paulo faces selection challenges with the following players unavailable: Giuliano Galoppo (Knee Injury), J. Lewis (Ankle Injury), Pablo Maia (Thigh Injury), Welington (Muscle Injury)