Nautico vs Botafogo SP — prediction and preview

Nautico host Botafogo SP in Brazil's Serie B on 3 September. Nautico are 12th in the league with 34 points, while Botafogo SP are 15th with 31 points.

Nautico come into this match in strong form, with two wins and a draw in their last three outings, scoring four goals and conceding two. They won 2-1 at home to Athletic Club Minas, drew 1-1 away at Sao Bernardo FC, and won 1-0 at home to Ceara. Botafogo SP have struggled in their recent matches, with two losses and a draw, scoring two goals and conceding six. Their last three results include a 1-2 home loss to Cuiaba, a 0-3 away loss to Atletico GO, and a 1-1 home draw with Criciuma. In their four head-to-head meetings, both teams have one win each and there have been two draws. Nautico's squad has a market value of EUR 6.1 million, while Botafogo SP's squad is valued at EUR 7 million. Nautico are managed by Anjos Helio dos, and Botafogo SP are managed by Tencati Claudio.

Nautico v Botafogo SP — key numbers
MetricNauticoBotafogo SP
League position12 of 2015 of 20
Points34 (+2 GD)31 (+1 GD)
Recent form2W 1D 0L0W 1D 2L
Squad market valueEUR 6.1mEUR 7m
Previous meetings (4, 2 draws)1 wins1 wins

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