Based on last 50 matches in "Brazil. Serie A Betano", up to 02/22/2021
To build a prediction for the Botafogo RJ - Sao Paulo match, scheduled for 22 February 2021, several key factors could influence the outcome. Botafogo RJ have played 50 matches, in which they won 8 of them, drew 13 times and lost 29 matches. Sao Paulo, having played 50 matches, won 24 times, drew 14 matches and lost 12 defeats. In the league, Botafogo RJ average 0.8 goals scored per game and 1.6 conceded. Sao Paulo average 1.4 scored and 1.1 conceded. These sides last met on 9 December 2020 at Sao Paulo's ground, where the home side came out on top.
Sao Paulo must beat the bottom-placed underdog in the upcoming match to guarantee qualification for the Copa Libertadores. If they fail to win this match, the next and final round against Flamengo (the league leaders) will be much more difficult.
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In 5 out of 6 last away matches, Sao Paulo concedes in the first half.
1st Half - IT1O (0.5)2.85
In 5 out of 6 last matches, Sao Paulo concedes in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)2.62
Sao Paulo scores under 2 goals in 7 out of 8 last matches.
IT2U (1.5)2.45
Botafogo RJ does not score in 8 out of 14 last matches.
IT1U (0.5)2.15
In 7 last matches involving Sao Paulo, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes2
In 4 last matches, Botafogo RJ lost the first half.
1st Half - W21.84
In 4 out of last 5 home matches, Botafogo RJ lost the first half.
1st Half - W21.84
In 17 out of 22 last matches, Botafogo RJ lost the second half.
2nd Half - W21.71
In 8 out of last 9 home matches, Botafogo RJ lost the second half.
2nd Half - W21.71
In 4 last matches, Botafogo RJ lost the second half to Sao Paulo.
2nd Half - W21.71
Injuries & suspensions
The away side will be missing several key players, including defender Кану, and are also missing several rotation players.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Браулио Машадо (Brazil). Over the last 74 matches, he has shown 397 yellow cards (averaging 5.4 per match) and 27 red cards (averaging 0.4 per match), making him one of the strictest referees. He has awarded a penalty in 16% of matches (12 out of 74). Based on this statistic, an over on total yellow cards could be worth considering for this match.