Botafogo’s final rush has been impressive, in fact. But, the team arrives in these latest rounds with no chance to fight to reach the Libertadores – desire that has become more doable with the good results obtained in series. If he does not have a chance to reach Libertadores, he also has no chance of being relegated – such risks have plagued him all season.
In this way, the two final matches, to count for today, will be worth in the quest to finish the competition in the best possible position, planting seeds in confidence for the next season. But tonight, there is one more component to go with: one of his great idols, goalkeeper Jefferson, will make his last match with the club shirt. At the front, the rival could not be better for this party mood – the already demoted Paraná. Enjoying the moment of good results, wanting to pay homage to an idol, Botafogo hopes to continue in the good phase.
Coach Zé Ricardo will not be able to count on Matheus Fernandes, suspended.
Paraná has already been downgraded for some rounds. Curiously, since when it started to give more opportunities to base athletes, especially, Paraná seemed more competitive in the field. Only to have managed to score in three of the last five games, is a clear sign of the mentioned improvements. Whoever beat him recently had to raise his pace a lot. Paraná has not been counted.
There is still a bit more missing in its offensive part, mainly, for Paraná to be even more dangerous than it has been. Defensively, in relation to its championship average, Paraná has been much harder to penetrate, but it is still not someone who imposes greater respect. Keeping to dedicate himself, wanting to spoil the party made for the opposing idol, the Paraná wants to continue dedicating itself, ending the season believing to have found a stronger base to try the rise of division next year.
Coach Dado Cavalcanti may continue testing between holders, but the base of the final rounds should be repeated.
The odds suggest a fairly easy game for Botafogo. Honestly, I do not think it’s that bad. The visiting team, despite the relegation decreed well in advance, has acted much better since they started to use their base categories. Botafogo has nothing more to contend for but is at a very competitive stage and wants to end the year by honoring one of his greatest idols, goalkeeper Jefferson, who will retire after tonight’s duel. It’s not going to be an easy game, but Botafogo still has more where to take it and should live up to favoritism.
Bet Tips: Botafogo
Odds: 1.28
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