Matchday 11 of the Brasileirão brings us an interesting game when an improving Criciúma receives a Botafogo that is fighting for the first place.
The Tiger is having a good time in terms of results and hopes to continue in the same vein at home, where they have not been able to win.
For its part, O Fogo arrives with a long undefeated record and only one point behind Flamengo at the top of the table.
When and where?
Saturday, June 22, 3:00 pm ET at the Heriberto Hulse Stadium
Moneyline odds:
Criciúma 3.36
Botafogo 2.18
Draw Offs:
3.38
Where can I watch it?
Premiere, Star+, Paramount+, and Vix
Why Bet on Criciúma?
Criciúma was a team expected to fight to avoid relegation this season, and that is what they have been doing. However, in the last week, they achieved important results that have allowed them to breathe a little easier. After three defeats in a row, they drew at home with Bahía and beat Atlético-GO (1-2) as visitors in their last match with a goal by Peruvian Miguel Trauco at 90+13 minutes. With this victory, they reached 14th place with nine points, two more than the previous club to be relegated.
Among the team’s negative points is their defense, as they have kept a solitary clean sheet, and that was in the third week. They have conceded 15 goals, making it the fourth-worst defense in the championship. On offense, Matheusinho stands out with three goals, although he has three games without scoring.
Another item to highlight is their locality, as they are the second worst home team in the championship: they have only two points out of 12 possible, scoring six goals and conceding ten.
The good news for coach Cláudio Tencati is that he will count again on the Italian-Brazilian Éder, but he will have the absence of Wilker Ángel, Felipe Vizeu, and Felipe Mateus.
Why Bet on Botafogo?
Botafogo’s mission is to forget what happened in 2023, where they were leaders for a long time and deflated in the last few months, unbelievably losing the Brasileirão. This time, they are second and playing good soccer. During the week, they had the chance to keep the lead but drew 1-1 with Athletico Paranaense thanks to a goal by Bastos at 90+8. They have 20 points from six wins, two draws, and two defeats.
In addition, their 17 goals are the second-best record in the tournament, just one goal behind Flamengo. Midfielders Júnior Santos and Danilo Barbosa stand out with three goals each. Tiquinho Soares, the team’s top scorer last year, has two goals and was absent in the most recent games but is expected to be available this weekend.
The Paulista team had won three league games in a row before this draw, but more important than that, counting the Copa Libertadores and Copa do Brasil, they have now gone nine matches without losing. In addition, they are the second-best away club in the tournament, with 10 points out of a possible 15.
The team’s absentees are Venezuelan Jefferson Savarino, called up for the Copa América, and Jeffinho, injured.
Final Betting Analysis: Criciúma vs. Botafogo
The last time they met was in 2015, in the second division, and Criciúma won at home (1-0) and drew away (0-0). From 2013 onwards, in the Série A, they have met four times, with Botafogo winning three times and drawing the remaining one.
The numbers at Gambyl Exchange have Botafogo as the favorite. Their Moneyline shows 2.20, Criciúma has 3.20, and the draw is at 3.20.
The second-worst local team faces the second-best away team. Although Criciúma has improved, Botafogo will take a 0-3 win.
Go for a win for Botafogo. If you bet $100 at 2.20, you will gain $120 for a total payout of $220.
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