Competition: Brazil Serie B
Market: Novorizontino win
Odds: 1/2 @ BetUS
Looking to skyrocket their way into the promotion spots this weekend, Novorizontino will host local rivals Botafogo late on Friday night.
Starting with the hosts, suffering real heartbreak last season as they narrowly missed out on booking a famous Serie A return, Novorizontino are desperate to go one-step further this time around. With just their goal difference keeping them outside the promotion spots, Umberto Louzer’s men will be confident of making another domestic statement here. Last seen in Sao Paulo storming their way to a thumping 3-0 romp against Operario, the Tigers have registered seven points from their previous three second-tier appearances. Likewise, the former Guarani boss has seen his top-four contenders suffer just a single defeat from any of their last nine consecutive Serie B showdowns – a purple patch that stems back to August 31st. Pencilled in as a standout contender this weekend, Novorizontino have also impressed with their defensive steel. In fact, Friday’s hosts have not shipped a single strike in 300 minutes of action. It should also be highlighted, the Tigers have suffered just a sole Serie B defeat in front of their own supporters so far this season.
As for the visitors, although Botafogo might have clinched a much-welcomed 1-0 victory against Paysandu earlier in the month, it appears that was just a minor boost for Marcio Zanardi’s camp. Sat in the drop zone and opening Friday’s showdown sat three points adrift of Serie B safety, the Panthers have an almighty battle on their hands. Eventually forced to settle for a 2-2 stalemate at home against Cuiaba last time out, the former Goias has seen his squad muster just a single win from any of their previous nine consecutive outings – a rut that stems back to August 30th. Getting October underway with a routine 2-0 defeat at the hands of Coritiba, Botafogo have also continued to show some real issues on the road. Including another 2-0 loss against Athletic Club last month, they have mustered just a sole point from any of their previous four showdowns away from Santa Cruz. Two sides who find themselves scrapping it out at opposite ends of the Serie B standings, we are backing a home victory late on Friday night.
Bet: Novorizontino 1/2 to beat Botafogo SP in Friday’s Brazil Serie B battle @ BetUS
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