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Botafaofo will be looking to move to the top of the Brasileiro Serie A table when they take on Atletico Mineiro at the Estádio Nilton Santos on Sunday. Artur Jorge’s men head into the weekend unbeaten in the last four home games and will look to keep the juggernaut rolling.
Botafogo picked up their eighth league win of the season on Wednesday when they saw off a dogged Cuiaba side 2-1 at Arena Pantanal.
The Lone Stars have now gone unbeaten in three consecutive matches, claiming two wins and one draw, and have lost just one of their last 13 games across all competitions since May 9.
With 27 points from 14 matches, Botafogo are second in the Serie A standings, three points behind first-placed Flamengo.
Atletico Mineiro, on the other hand, continued to struggle for results as they suffered a 4-2 loss against Flamengo on Thursday.
Gabriel Milito’s men have now failed to win five of their last six matches, losing three and picking up two draws since mid-June.
With 18 points from 13 matches, Atletico Mineiro are currently 11th in the league table but could move into eighth place with all three points this weekend.
Botafogo vs Atletico Mineiro Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- With 21 wins from the last 46 meetings between the sides, Botafogo boast a superior record in the history of this fixture.
- Atletico Mineiro have picked up 16 wins in that time, while the spoils have been shared on nine occasions.
- Botafogo have won all but one of their last four home matches across all competitions, with a 1-1 draw against Athletico Paranaense on June 19 being the exception.
- Atletico Mineiro are unbeaten in five of their six Serie A away games this season, claiming three wins and two draws so far.
Botafogo vs Atletico Mineiro Prediction
Botafogo appear to have hit their stride once again and will be backing themselves against an Atletico Mineiro side who have won just one of their last six matches.
We predict the Lone Stars will pick up where they left off against Cuiaba and claim all three points in front of their home supporters.
Prediction: Botafogo 2-1 Atletico Mineiro
Botafogo vs Atletico Mineiro Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Botafogo to win
Tip 2: Both sides to score - Yes (Both sides have scored in Botafogo’s last six matches)
Tip 3: Over 4.5 cards - Yes (There have also been at least five bookings in seven of the hosts’ last nine games)
