Botafogo have lost just two of their 13 home league games (W7, D4).
Flamengo have won just one of their last five games.
These sides drew 0-0 in a reverse fixture in their last meeting.
Fogo can dent Flamengo’s title bid
Botafogo’s chances of successfully defending their league crown already appear over but they can have a say in this year’s race regardless by denying Flamengo a victory on Wednesday.
Flamengo sit second in the table, three points behind leaders Palmeiras and 12 clear of Fogo in fifth with 11 games remaining.
Botafogo have endured a tough season but they remain strong at home and can take at least a point on Wednesday.
Fogo are big price underdogs but the better option is backing the hosts to either win or draw in the double chance market. Flamengo are in mixed form with just one win in their last five games but they’ve also only lost two of their last 15 fixtures.
Botafogo have 10 points from the last 12 available at home and have only lost two of their 13 league games at this venue, while Flamengo have failed to win five of their 12 trips and lost at Bahia in their last away game.
At the prices there is a temptation to go for a Fogo win but a draw is probably a more likely result. These sides played out a bore draw in their last meeting in a reverse fixture but we may see a bit more action here and 1-1 has a chance, as both teams have scored in four of Botafogo’s last five home games.
Predictions:Botafogo Double Chance (Win or Draw) Draw 1-1
