Atletico PR vs Botafogo Predictions & Betting Tips, Match Previews

It’s hard to know whether Atletico PR have lost their way or have just had a difficult run of fixtures. It may well be a combination of both as all of their last 4 games have ended in 1-0 defeats. Their last 5 games have all been against sides in the top 6 though and have demonstrated that Atletico PR are a little short on the quality required to mount an unlikely title challenge. They are still in the top half though and heading for another strong finish but they will be eager to turn this slump in form around soon.

This isn’t a good time to be playing Botafogo though. The newly promoted club have really found some momentum and have won 4 of their last 5 matches in all competitions. Impressive wins at home to Palmeiras and Sport Recife and away at Sao Paulo suggest they will have more than enough to beat the drop and they will move to within a point of Atletico PR if they can win this. What’s most impressive is their good form has continued despite the departure of coach Ricardo Gomes earlier in the month. Jair Ventura has won both of his two matches at the helm so far and will be targeting another here.

They have every chance of getting it too. Their 3-0 win over an in-form Sport side last weekend was one of their best performances and results of the season and with Atletico PR struggling for goals they will fancy this. The hosts have only scored 5 goals in their last 10 matches and with Botafogo looking much improved defensively may not have much joy here either.

Therefore there looks to be real value in the correct score market in backing Botafogo to Win 1-0 at 15/2 particularly given Atletico PR have lost their last 4 games by that margin.