Botafogo RJ vs Chapecoense – Brasileirao Serie A – Preview

Posted on October 11, 2017 by Sreya

Botafogo RJ vs Chapecoense – Botafogo RJ hosts Chapecoense at the Olympic Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on 11th October, Wednesday in a crucial Brasileirao Serie A game.

Botafogo are sixth in the league standings with forty points while Chapecoense are twelfth with thirty-two points after twenty-six matches.

Although Corinthians have taken up a major lead at the top of the table, the mid-table clubs are narrowly separated and have everything to play for in the remaining games. Botafogo are coming off a 2-3 loss at the hands of Vitoria while Chapecoense drew their last game against Vasco da Gama with a 1-1 scoreline.

Team News

Leonardo Valencia is suspended for the home side while Airton and Rodrigo Pimpao are sidelined through injuries. Gatito Fernandez, on international duty, also misses out.

The visitors will be without the injured Nathan, Osman Junior, Lucas Marques and Joao Pedro.

Botafogo RJ Possible Starting Lineup: Jefferson, Arnaldo, Igor Rabello, Joel Carli, Victor Luis, Joao Paulo, Matheus Fernandes, Rodrigo Lindoso, Bruno Silva, Gilson, Brenner.

Chapecoense Possible Starting Lineup: Jandrei, Apodi, Fabricio Bruno, Douglas Grolli, Reinaldo, Elicarlos, Moises Ribeiro, Lucas Mineiro, Arthur, Wellington Paulista, Alan Ruschel.

Contributor’s Pick

According to Botafogo RJ vs Chapecoense H2H Stats, Botafogo have won two and lost three of their five previous games against Chapecoense.

While there have been under 2.5 goals scored in eight of Chapecoense AF’s last nine league games, Botafogo RJ have scored at least 2 goals in their last 5 matches in the Brasileirao Serie A.

Although Botafogo are the higher ranked side going into this game, Chapecoense came into their own before the international break and would look to carry forward their momentum. While Chapecoense are dangerous from setpiece situations, Botafogo have been lethal in counter-attacks and it should be an interesting tactical battle.

It should be a closely contested affair but Botafogo are likely to win 2-1 tonight.