Botafogo RJ
- Botafogo RJ have won three and drawn two of their last five in all competitions.
- Franclim Carvalho’s side have four points from two games, while the Bolivians have none after two games and have yet to find their rhythm in this competition.
- The hosts have won their last three consecutive matches, including a 4-1 away win and a 1-0 cup victory at home.
Independiente Petrolero
- Independiente Petrolero have one win, one draw and three defeats in their last five.
- Petrolero, on the other hand, have had a mixed bag of results with a 2-1 away win in their most recent outing, but have struggled in continental play.
Key Players
- The visitors’ most dangerous player is Thomaz, who scored their only goal in the Copa Sudamericana so far, but he may be unable to make much of an impact against this well-drilled Botafogo side.
- The Brazilians have a fluid, creative midfield that can overload the wings to create chances while their full backs join the attack to overload the defense.
Betting Insights
Back Over 2.5 goals at 1.27 and Both Teams to Score - No at 1.45 with a Botafogo win as the home team should dominate the scoring opportunities and keep things tight at the other end.
Prediction
- Botafogo RJ should maintain their dominant position at the top of Copa Sudamericana Group E when they take on the group’s bottom club Independiente Petrolero on Tuesday.
- In this clash of styles, Botafogo have the attacking talent to outplay their opponents and should score a few in what is likely to be a high-scoring match.
- Independiente’s best chance is to set up a compact, deep block and get men behind the ball to make the hosts overplay in the final third.
