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Botafogo SP

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Ceara

Botafogo SP vs Ceara predictions & stats

Top pick Draw 42%, Over 2.5 goals 40%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for Serie B.

Serie B Standings

Current league table

#	Team	P	GD	Pts
1	Vila Nova	29	+10	51
2	Novorizontino	29	+22	50
3	Juventude	28	+13	50
4	Fortaleza EC	28	+8	48
5	Criciuma	28	+3	47
6	Atletico Goianiense	29	+9	46
7	CRB	29	+1	45
8	Operario-PR	28	+3	44
9	São Bernardo	29	+9	41
10	Sport Recife	28	+9	41
11	Cuiaba	28	+5	40
12	Athletic Club	28	+3	40
13	Goias	28	-6	39
14	Nautico Recife	28	+2	38
15	Ceara	29	-6	35
16	Botafogo SP	28	-4	31
17	Avai	28	-7	30
18	Londrina	28	-1	28
19	America Mineiro	29	-28	17
20	Ponte Preta	29	-45	13

Playing Style Analysis

Botafogo SP

They maintain balanced possession (47%). They've won 3 games despite having less possession, showing they're effective without the ball. They've dropped points in 3 games despite controlling possession, indicating issues breaking down defenses. They've salvaged 7 points from losing positions this season Additionally, However, they've blown 3 leads after leading at halftime, showing vulnerability when ahead Meanwhile, Their game management needs work: 10 points dropped after taking the lead. They prefer direct play over possession, averaging 315 passes per game. They generate volume but can be wasteful, with only 25% of attempts on target. Defensively, they're aggressive (13.1 fouls/game).

Botafogo SP

They maintain balanced possession (47%)

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•They maintain balanced possession (47%).
•They've won 3 games despite having less possession, showing they're effective without the ball.
•They've dropped points in 3 games despite controlling possession, indicating issues breaking down defenses.
•They've salvaged 7 points from losing positions this season.
•However, they've blown 3 leads after leading at halftime, showing vulnerability when ahead.
•Their game management needs work: 10 points dropped after taking the lead.
•They prefer direct play over possession, averaging 315 passes per game.
•They generate volume but can be wasteful, with only 25% of attempts on target.
•Defensively, they're aggressive (13.1 fouls/game).

Ceara

They maintain balanced possession (54%) Additionally, They've proven effective without the ball, winning 3 games with less possession Meanwhile, However, they've lost 4 games despite having more possession, suggesting they struggle to convert dominance into results. Their comeback ability is notable: 3 wins after being behind at the break. They've salvaged 15 points from losing positions this season. However, they've blown 3 leads after leading at halftime, showing vulnerability when ahead Additionally, Their game management needs work: 7 points dropped after taking the lead Meanwhile, Their game management is inconsistent: strong at comebacks but vulnerable when leading. They move the ball forward with intent (around 29 passes per shot). Defensively, they're aggressive (13.3 fouls/game).

Ceara

They maintain balanced possession (54%)

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•They maintain balanced possession (54%).
•They've proven effective without the ball, winning 3 games with less possession.
•However, they've lost 4 games despite having more possession, suggesting they struggle to convert dominance into results.
•Their comeback ability is notable: 3 wins after being behind at the break.
•They've salvaged 15 points from losing positions this season.
•However, they've blown 3 leads after leading at halftime, showing vulnerability when ahead.
•Their game management needs work: 7 points dropped after taking the lead.
•Their game management is inconsistent: strong at comebacks but vulnerable when leading.