Internacional vs Botafogo Prediction and Betting Tips | 4th December 2024

Internacional will play host to Botafogo at Estádio José Pinheiro Borda in the Brazilian Serie A on Wednesday. We are set to witness the penultimate matchday of the Brazilian Serie A 2024 season, with the title still in a two-horse race.

Internacional vs Botafogo Preview

Internacional have known their fate long before this matchday. They are out of contention, as they sit fourth with 65 points, eight points behind the top spot. However, the hosts have secured a ticket to next year’s Copa Libertadores group stage, with the upcoming game looking like a dead rubber.

Colorado finished in the ninth position last season, which makes their performance this term quite impressive. They could improve on that by winning their last two matches and reaching the third or second spot. However, prevailing over fire-spitting Botafogo does not seem likely despite Internacional’s home advantage.

Fresh from their ultimate victory in the 2024 Copa Libertadores, Botafogo are still red hot and ready to devour. They crushed fellow Brazilian side Atlético Mineiro 3-1 in the final to clinch their first Copa Libertadores title on Saturday. As if that is not enough, Botafogo are on the verge of winning their third Serie A title – their first in 29 years.

Fogo sit atop the Serie A standings on 73 points, but are closely followed by second-placed Palmeiras on 70 points. Six points are up for grabs in the remaining two rounds of matches. Botafogo need to be flawless to finish the job. Dropping points against Internacional could offer Palmeiras the chance to hijack the race.

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Internacional vs Botafogo Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• Internacional have won twice and lost thrice in their last five matches against Botafogo.
• Internacional have won four times and lost once in their last five matches at home against Botafogo.
• Internacional have won four times and drawn once in their last five matches at home.
• Botafogo have won thrice, drawn once and lost once in their last five matches on the road.
• Internacional have won four times and lost once in their last five matches while Botafogo have won twice and drawn thrice. Form Guide: Internacional – L-W-W-W-W, Botafogo – W-W-D-D-D.

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Internacional vs Botafogo Prediction

Internacional’s talisman Wesley is one of the top scorers of the league, with 11 goals so far. He could be a thorn in the flesh of Botafogo’s defenders.

Botafogo’s teamwork has been their most destructive weapon, with goalkeeper John another crucial asset. He remains the best in the league with 16 clean sheets.

Botafogo are expected to win based on form and momentum.

Prediction: Internacional 1-3 Botafogo

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Internacional vs Botafogo Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result – Botafogo to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes

Tip 3: Botafogo to score first – Yes

Tip 4: Internacional to score - Yes