Atlético Mineiro vs. Botafogo Betting Odds and Free Pick

Ahead of the Copa Libertadores final, Atlético Mineiro and Botafogo will face off in the domestic league, with the Belo Horizonte team hosting the Fogão, who aims to get closer to national glory.

The Galo comes off a 1-0 loss to Athletico-PR in their last match, meaning they are far from qualifying for the next Copa Libertadores.

O Fogo wasted a golden opportunity to extend their lead at the top, drawing 0-0 with Cuiabá at home.

Atlético Mineiro vs. Botafogo Betting Odds and Info

Why bet on Atlético Mineiro?

Atlético Mineiro’s only hope this season is to win the Copa Libertadores, as the team has been a disappointment domestically.

In their last league match, they lost 1-0 to Athletico-PR, with Cuello scoring in the first half. Gabriel Milito’s team couldn’t even salvage a point despite their opponent’s fight with relegation.

They currently sit in 10th place with 42 points from 10 wins, 12 draws, and 11 losses. Their defense has conceded 47 goals, more than the 42 they have scored.

Additionally, they are on a seven-match winless streak across all competitions. To make matters worse, they lost the Copa do Brasil final 4-1 on aggregate to Flamengo.

At home, Mineiro is one of the worst teams in the league, with only six wins in 16 matches. These are poor numbers for a squad so close to international glory.

It is likely that these recent poor results are due to the team’s sole focus being on the Copa Libertadores final.

The only absentee for the club is Cadu, who is out with a knee injury.

Why bet on Botafogo?

If Atlético Mineiro’s season has been disappointing, Botafogo’s has been the complete opposite in 2024, with the team a strong contender for both domestic and international titles. However, in their last match, they drew 0-0 with Cuiabá at home, missing an opportunity to extend their lead over Palmeiras.

Botafogo currently sits in first place with 68 points, four ahead of Palmeiras, with five games remaining in the Brasileirão. It is clear that the Rio de Janeiro team is haunted by last season’s ghosts when they led for 30 rounds and ultimately lost the title.

Additionally, the Copa Libertadores serve as a distraction, as they seek their first-ever continental glory. The club is the only major Brazilian team without a Copa Libertadores trophy in their collection.

Away from home, Botafogo has been strong, currently on a three-match winning streak and collecting 31 points from 16 away games. However, during last season’s collapse, a loss to Atlético Mineiro in Belo Horizonte ended their championship hopes. The team’s top scorer is Luiz Henrique, with seven goals.

Pablo and Rafael are the players dealing with physical issues for Botafogo.

Final Betting Analysis: Atlético Mineiro vs. Botafogo

This season, the two teams have already faced off, with Botafogo winning 3-0, thanks to goals from Luiz Henrique, Cuiabano, and Jefferson Savarino.

The numbers at Gambyl Exchange have Botafogo as the favorite. Their Moneyline shows 2.26, Atlético Mineiro has 3.225, and the draw is at 3.35.

Under normal circumstances, Atlético Mineiro would be a dangerous opponent for Botafogo, but Gabriel Milito’s team is focused on the Copa Libertadores final against the same rival. As a result, the Fogão is expected to take all three points away from home. Go for a 0-2.

Go for a win for Botafogo. If you bet $100 at 2.26, you will gain $126 for a total payout of $226.

Atlético Mineiro vs. Botafogo Betting Pick: Botafogo