Verdict: Chapecoense win
Best Odds: 7/10
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
Two sides who find themselves scrapping it out at opposite ends of the Serie B standings, Chapecoense will welcome Botafogo to the Arena Conda late on Tuesday night.
Chapecoense
Starting with the hosts, while Chapecoense might have only just clung to their Serie B status last season, the Verdao have made a string of improvements this time around. Remarkably breaking a string of records this year, Gilmar Dal Pozzo’s side are riding a major wave of momentum. Despite enduring a September blip, the Santa Catanrina-based outfit have come roaring back. Last seen clinching a gritty 1-0 victory away at Ferroviaria, the Greens have won each of their previous three consecutive Serie B appearances by an aggregate score of 5-1. Getting Tuesday’s showdown underway knowing that they could jump into silver medal position, Chapecoense will be relishing a return to the Arena Conda late on Tuesday night.
Chapecoense Team News
Both picking up costly second-half bookings against Ferroviaria last week, the duo of Bruno Leonardo and former Vitoria striker Marchino will miss out through suspension here. Likewise, dealing with respective long-term knee injuries, Mancha and Bruno Matias remain on the sidelines.
Coming off the bench and bagging a late winner last time out, ex-Vila Nova marksman Neto Pessoa could be handed a full recall. One-time Ceara youngster Rafael Carvalheira will partner Pedro Martins in the middle of the park.
Botafogo SP
As for the visitors, making what was an essential return to winning ways last week as they snatched a 1-0 victory at home against Paysandu, Botafogo are desperate to use that gritty display as a platform to build on. However, getting October underway with a routine 2-0 victory at the hands of Coritiba, Marcio Zanardi’s side are pencilled in as a standout relegation contender this season. Opening the midweek fixtures sat four points adrift of Serie B safety, the Panthers have lost each of their other three second-tier appearances. Likewise, registering just seven points from their previous seven showdowns, it should also be highlighted that Botafogo have lost their last three matchups away from Santa Cruz by an aggregate score of 7-2.
Botafogo SP Team News
Both shown respective second-half bookings against Paysandu last week, the duo of Leandro Isaac Maciel and former Alverca striker Jefferson Nem will miss out through suspension here. Likewise, still serving his own domestic ban, veteran midfielder Edson will not feature on Tuesday night.
Coming off the bench and bagging a dramatic last-gasp winner in Sao Paulo just moments after coming off the bench, Ecuadorian marksman Ronie Edmundo Morales could make a first Serie B start since September 18th.
Chapecoense vs Botafogo SP Key Factors to Consider
Chapecoense have won each of their previous three Serie B appearances by an aggregate score of 5-1.
Botafogo have registered just four points from their previous seven Serie B showdowns.
Tuesday’s guests have lost their last three matchups away from Santa Cruz by an aggregate score of 7-2.
Despite their recent success, the Verdao have recorded just a single strike at the Arena Conda from their last four outings.
All of the last four meetings between Chapecoense and Botafogo have finished with under 2.5 goals.
Conclusion
Knowing that they can skyrocket their way into silver medal position here, Chapecoense will be confident of making another promotion statement here. Winning all of their previous three Serie B appearances by an aggregate score of 5-1, the Verdao should be smelling a real opportunity in midweek. Although Botafogo might have drawn a line under their six-match winless rut last time out, Tuesday’s guests have continued to show some major issues on the road. Losing all of their last three matchups outside of Sao Paulo by an aggregate score of 7-2.
Verdict: Chapecoense win
Best Odds: 7/10
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
