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The action continues in the quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores as Botafogo and Sao Paulo go head-to-head in an all-Brazilian affair on Wednesday. Having failed to win the last six meetings between the teams, Luis Zubeldia’s men will journey to the Estádio Nilton Santos looking to get one over the hosts and secure a vital first-leg advantage.
Botafogo continued their push for the Brasileiro Serie A title as they secured a 2-1 victory over Corinthians on home turf last Saturday. Artur Jorge’s men have picked up 16 wins and five draws from their 26 league matches to collect 53 points and sit three points clear at the top of the table.
Botafogo turn their attention to the Copa Libertadores, where they finished as runners-up in Group D before claiming a 4-3 aggregate victory over Palmeiras in the round of 16 back in August.
Sao Paulo, on the other hand, returned to winning ways at the weekend when they edged out Cruzeiro 1-0 at the Estádio Mineirão courtesy of a 59th-minute strike from William Gomes.
This was a much-needed result for Zubeldia’s men, who had failed to win their last three matches — losing twice and claiming one draw — a run which saw them crash out of the Copa do Brasil in the quarter-finals.
Sao Paulo now return to action in the Copa Libertadores, where they secured a 2-0 aggregate win over Nacional in the round of 16 after finishing as Group B winners with 13 points from six games.
Botafogo vs Sao Paulo Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- With 18 wins from the last 39 meetings between the sides, Sao Paulo boast a superior record in the history of this fixture.
- Botafogo have picked up 11 wins in that time, while the spoils have been shared on 10 occasions.
- Jorge’s men are on a six-game unbeaten run against Sao Paulo, picking up four wins and two draws since a 4-0 loss in December 2020.
- Sao Paulo have failed to win eight of their last nine away matches across all competitions, losing four and claiming four draws since mid-July.
- Botafogo are on a run of four consecutive home wins, scoring 10 goals and conceding three since a 1-1 draw with Bahia in the Copa do Brasil on July 31.
Botafogo vs Sao Paulo Prediction
While Sao Paulo will be looking to continue from where they left off against Cruzeiro, they face the stern challenge of taking on a Botafogo side who are unbeaten in their last six meetings.
Jorge's men have been near impenetrable at home of late and we are tipping them to come away with the desired result.
Prediction: Botafogo 2-1 Sao Paulo
Botafogo vs Sao Paulo Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Botafogo to win
Tip 2: Both sides to score - Yes (Both sides have scored in five of Botafogo’s last seven games)
Tip 3: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have also been at least three goals scored in five of the hosts’ last seven outings)
