Botafogo vs Santa Cruz Prediction 3 June 2016
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Botafogo vs Santa Cruz Prediction 3 June 2016

Tournament: Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
Location: Estádio Nilton Santos
Match date: 07/03/2016 at 20:00

Botafogo host Santa Cruz at Estádio Nilton Santos on the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A matchday 13.

Having promoted to the Brasileiro Serie A after winning Serie B, Botafogo turned out to be unprepared to competition and toughness of the elite championship of Brazil. Otherwise, it’s hard to find a reason to their miserable performance. In their last 5 matches, Botafogo beat America Mineiro 3:1 and Internacional 2:3, drew Figueirense 0:0 and lost to Corinthians 1:3 and Atletico Mineiro 3:5. On top of that, the Lone Star recorded just 12 points in 12 league matches occupying 18th spot in the relegation zone.

Santa Cruz were another side to promote to the Brasileiro Serie A as they took 2nd spot in the Serie B right behind Botafogo. However, they also have been sruggling to adapt to the reality of top-flight league. Santa Cruz earned only 3 points in their last 15 matches in the league as they beat Figueirense, but were defeated by Palmeiras, Flamengo, Corinthians and Ponte Preta. This way Milton Mendes’ side are 19th in the league standings with 11 points earned and 14:18 goal difference prior to the 13th matchday.

We should mention Santa Cruz have been way more successful in their games against Botafogo lately. Santa Cruz thrashed Botafogo in the last matchup on 14 November 3;0 on the road. Nevertheless, the Coral Snake are currently in poorer shape and they also struggle on the road. Milton Mendes’ team lost 3 away matches straight. We are sticking with Botafogo here.