Botafogo lead Brazil’s Serie A by nine points ahead of kick-off against America MG for round No 27.
Fogo go into the match unbeaten in their last two Serie A games. The title is within sight for Botafogo as long as they keep winning.
Fim do treino no CT Lanna Drumond! 🐰💚📸 Mourão Panda / América#PraCimaDelesCoelho pic.twitter.com/VeH56Al6SU— América FC ✊🏿 (@AmericaFC1912) October 16, 2023
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America MG are at the opposite end of the Serie A table. The Rabbit are bottom of the table, with a mere 18 points from the opening 26 matches of the campaign.
Ten points currently separate America MG from safety. The team is on the fast track to Serie B and could be relegated from Serie A this term.
America go into the match winless in their last five matches in the league. They won just four of their matches this season.
American MG conceded the joint-most goals in the league this season, with 54.
Botafogo went unbeaten in their last two games in Serie A against America MG. The reverse fixture between the club ended in a 2-0 win over America MG.
America MG lost their last two matches at home. All four of the club’s wins this season came at home. The team conceded 23 goals in their home matches.
Botafogo are not a great away team. They failed to win five of their last six matches in Serie A.
The Fogo took just six points from their last six matches away from home. Despite having difficulties on the road currently, Botafogo are Serie A’s best away team.
The Fogo go into the game with no fresh injury issues. Manager Lucio Flavio was only appointed on October 5.
The club sacked former Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Bruno Lage in early October despite being unbeaten in 10 straight games.
Botafogo have gone through multiple managers this season. The club topping the table flies in the face of the managers coming and going in 2023.
America MG have multiple players on the injury list going into the game. Goalkeeper Matheus Cavichioli could be out of action due to an illness.
Forward Rodrigo Varanda is unlikely to play due to a knee injury. Midfielder Matheusinho is a doubt with a shoulder injury.
Defender Wanderson has a thigh injury and may not play. Midfielder Aloisio is also unlikely to play due to a thigh injury.
Botafogo are unbeaten in back-to-back games versus America MG, including a win earlier this season in the league.
The Fogo should complete the Serie A double over America by a score of 1-0.