In the early hours of Sunday, Serie A leaders Botafogo will look to consolidate their spot at the top of the Brazilian top-flight table when they host Atletico PR.
Botafogo form guideThe home team is currently nine points clear at the top of the Brazilian top-flight table. After a slight blip in form in September, Botafogo are now three games unbeaten in Serie A, having recorded two wins and a draw. A 2-1 win at struggling America Mineiro last time out means that they have recorded back-to-back league victories.
The game last time out also ended a run of high-scoring encounters for Botafogo, as their previous four matches in Serie A had all produced under 2.5 goals.
Botafogo have failed to win in their last two home games in Serie A, although they had won their previous 12 matches on home soil in the Brazilian top flight. They have also scored at least two goals in seven of their last nine home games in Serie A.
Atletico PR form guideThe visitors are currently in sixth place in the Serie A table but are level on points with the likes of Gremio and Palmeiras in the fight for the Copa Libertadores spots for next season.
Atletico’s recent league form has been inconsistent at times, as they head into this game on the back of one win, one draw and one defeat in their last three league outings. A 2-1 win at top-six rivals Gremio last time out ended a short two-winless run in Serie A for the visitors.
Their recent away record is an inconsistent one, as they have won just two of the previous five matches on their travels in Serie A.
What am I backing?Botafogo now seems to be back on track after some questionable form in September, while Atletico have been inconsistent of late. The bet I am backing is the home win.