Botafogo RJ vs Avai prediction

• Competition: Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A
• Date: Tuesday, 14th, June 2022
• Kick off at 23:00 UK/00.00 CET
• Venue: Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos (Rio de Janeiro)

Botafogo's decent start to the season has faded in recent weeks, and Fogo come into the match after a heavy 0-4 defeat by Palmeiras, extending the winless streak to four league games, with three defeats in a row. Not only has Luis Castro's team suffered a drop in form, but the team has slipped on the table and now has the same number of points as Cuiaba - the first team in the relegation zone. Like their opponent, Avai's successful start to the season was quickly forgotten, as Eduardo Barroca's team did not feel a triumph for more than a month, collecting only a point from the previous five league games. Last Thursday, Avai failed to keep at least one point against Atletico-GO, conceding a goal in the 92nd minute, which was their fourth defeat in the previous five games.

Botafogo vs Avai Betting Tips

Botafogo will be looking for their first triumph over Avai after three years, as Leão da Ilha was a better team in last season’s meetings, drawing 1-1 at home and achieving a 2-1 triumph on the road. Both Botafogo and Avai share the title of the weakest defensive teams in Brasileiro Serie A, so since both teams want a triumph more than anything, I believe that both teams will be attacking-minded. Botafogo had "BTTS" in each of the opening four home games, while failing to keep a clean sheet in four of the previous five clashes against Avai in front of their fans. On the other hand, Avai has also struggled with the back line lately, receiving at least 2 goals in four of the previous five away games. Since Avai still does not have a triumph away in 2022, we suggest a victory for the hosts, with goals at both ends.

CS Prediction: 2-1