Botafogo SP vs Avaí betting tip 2024 - Picks and Predictions for the Serie B match on November 18th, 2024

Botafogo SP and Avaí are scheduled to play against each other on November 18th, 2024, Monday at 00:00h (UTC), in a Serie B match to be held in Brazil, check the Botafogo SP vs Avaí betting tip 2024 to win with your bets.

Stadium and City where Botafogo SP vs Avaí will occur

The game will be played in the small Estádio Santa Cruz stadium, in the city of Ribeirão Preto, with a capacity for 29292 spectators, who hope to help the team to surprise in this match.

Where to follow the live game

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Introduction to the Botafogo SP vs Avaí betting tip 2024

Despite the season change, the Serie B has not changed much regarding goals. Today's average goals in the competition are still similar to what was seen in the tournament's last edition. The current mark is 2.16 goals per game, which is very close to the 2.09 goals per game of the last championship.

Botafogo SP last match

In the last match played, Botafogo SP met Ceará, in a match valid for the Serie B. The match ended in a loss by 1-4. The coach M. Zanardi Gomes da Silva's on that occasion lined the team up with a 4-3-3 formation.

This defeat was something that was already predicted before the game. The odds for them to win, of 4.50 indicated as much.

The defense certainly did not shine in this match. One of those responsible for the crisis of the defensive department is Ericson da Silva, cumbersome and unpunctual, constantly behind the opponents. The team's overall underwhelming performance was also due to his disappointing performance.

Avaí last match

On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a draw in the last round. In a dispute valid for Serie B, Avaí, who used a 4-4-2 formation, faced the Mirassol team with a final score of 0-0.

A very balanced game was expected, so a draw was somewhat anticipated, with odds around 2.80.

Botafogo SP vs Avaí h2h

Last time these teams faced each other, Avaí occupied 11th place in Serie B and, team Botafogo SP the 17th place. Avaí entered the field with the tactic 4-4-2, while Botafogo SP arranged their formation in a 4-1-4-1.

The last time these teams played against each other during the 2024 season in a Serie B themed match was a hard-fought battle as it ended in a 1-1 draw.

Last time a draw between these teams, what to expect now?

The Botafogo SP team in their last five matches has produced solid performances, while Avaí has been more irregular.

Botafogo SP

Serie B leaderboard now

comes into this game with 42 points, putting them in 14th place in the Serie B. They are also encumbered with a negative balance, 14 losses, 10 wins, and 12 draws.

This means that in the 37th round, the Chapecoense team is closing in at 15th place, with 1 point separating them.

Botafogo SP analysis

Currently, in the Serie B, Botafogo SP sums 32 goals for and a total of 47 goals against, after 36 rounds played.

The Botafogo SP team comes from a defeat in the Serie B, and its coach Marcio Zanardi Gomes da Silva wants to counter this trend by imposing a loss on his opponent, using the advantage of playing at home.

Botafogo SP averaged 3.56 attempts toward the opponent's goal per match played, which may say a lot about the team's offensive skills and its ability to score.

his ball possession percentage is 46.81% in this tournament, which is why the team shows rather a waiting game than an offensive one. Fans fear that this could pose a problem in scoring in the next match against Avaí and would like a more aggressive attitude with more goals from their favorites.

Best goalscorer from Botafogo SP

There are always individualities that stand out in a squad and in the team's attack, A. de Jesus Jeruzalem Júnior has held that position so far in the competition. Serving Botafogo SP with 5 goals this season, the Defender has been a key player in winning triumphs.

Avaí

Serie B leaderboard now

Avaí arrives in this game with 47 points, and in 12th place in the Serie B, having won 12 games in total and lost 13 times, making a total of 11 draws.

Which means that the team, with an advantage of 1 point, in the 37th round is followed by the Paysandu team in 13th place.

Avaí analysis

After round 36 of Serie B we count 29 goals scored by Avaí and 30 conceded.

Recent performances have highlighted that Avaí is having trouble generating goals, with a low number of goals for and a high number of failed to score matches. This suggests that the team is struggling to create quality chances and convert them into goals, indicating the need for improvement in their attacking play.

Team with a low scoring efficiency, the average goals scored do not exceed 0.81 per game. With a low score efficiency and playing away from home, this could be decisive for a bad result.

Best goalscorer from Avaí

In the individual highlights of the team in the offensive sector, the focus falls on Giovanni so far in the competition. With 4 goals with his signature, the Midfielder has helped his team Avaí to achieve victorious results this season.

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Goals Top Betting Tips

It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Botafogo SP is A. de Jesus Jeruzalem Júnior, who has already scored 5 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Avaí is Giovanni, he has scored in 4 opportunities.

The best time to place bets is between 75-90 minutes as some study have shown this to be where most goals happen.

Since Avaí has an average of 0.56 goals per game when playing away from home, and considering that they often do not concede goals away from home, the market with less than 2.5 goals it can also be an excellent alternative to consider.

Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 1.48.

Corners Top Betting Tips

One should consider that the combined number of corners of both teams will give an average of 5.02 corners per game if one would like to have good betting results.

Cards Top Betting Tips

These teams together have a combined average of 5.19 yellow cards per match. Therefore, it might be a good option to bet on the 'Over 4.5 cards' option in this duel.

On the Botafogo SP side, we know that it is a more aggressive team having received the red card 7 times this season, very different from Avaí who only saw the red card twice. Both the red and yellow cards market can be a good bet.

This is a match with several good betting entries to have some return on sports betting.

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