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Botafogo SP

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Sport Recife

Botafogo SP vs Sport Recife predictions & stats

Top pick Draw 38%, Over 2.5 goals 50%. 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	Fortaleza EC	29	+9	51
3	Novorizontino	29	+22	50
4	Juventude	28	+13	50
5	Criciuma	28	+3	47
6	Atletico Goianiense	29	+9	46
7	CRB	29	+1	45
8	Operario-PR	28	+3	44
9	Goias	29	-5	42
10	São Bernardo	29	+9	41
11	Sport Recife	28	+9	41
12	Cuiaba	28	+5	40
13	Athletic Club	28	+3	40
14	Nautico Recife	28	+2	38
15	Ceara	29	-6	35
16	Botafogo SP	28	-4	31
17	Avai	29	-8	30
18	Londrina	29	-2	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).

Sport Recife

They maintain balanced possession (55%). However, they've lost 4 games despite having more possession, suggesting they struggle to convert dominance into results. They've lost 4 games despite having more possession, showing significant vulnerability when expected to control matches Additionally, A concerning pattern: they've lost 2 games despite leading at the break Meanwhile, They've struggled to protect leads, dropping 11 points from winning positions. They move the ball forward with intent (around 32 passes per shot). Defensively, they're aggressive (13.3 fouls/game).

Sport Recife

They maintain balanced possession (55%)

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•They maintain balanced possession (55%).
•However, they've lost 4 games despite having more possession, suggesting they struggle to convert dominance into results.
•They've lost 4 games despite having more possession, showing significant vulnerability when expected to control matches.
•A concerning pattern: they've lost 2 games despite leading at the break.
•They've struggled to protect leads, dropping 11 points from winning positions.
•They move the ball forward with intent (around 32 passes per shot).
•Defensively, they're aggressive (13.3 fouls/game).