Botafogo vs Atlético Mineiro betting tip 2024 - Picks and Predictions for the Serie A match on July 07th, 2024

A Serie A match between Botafogo and Atlético Mineiro will hold on July 07th, 2024, Sunday at 23:30h (UTC), in Brazil, check the Botafogo vs Atlético Mineiro betting tip 2024 to win with your bets.

Stadium and City where Botafogo vs Atlético Mineiro will occur

The game will be played in the small Estádio Nilton Santos stadium, in the city of Rio de Janeiro, with a capacity for 20113 spectators, who hope to help the team to surprise in this match.

Where to follow the live game

At Betarena, you can find everything about the match live, including statistics, events, odds, and everything else that can help with your sports betting.

Introduction to the Botafogo vs Atlético Mineiro betting tip 2024

Despite the season change, the Serie A 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 2.47 goals per game, which is very close to the 2.49 goals per game of the last championship.

Botafogo last match

In the last match played, Botafogo met Cuiabá, in a match valid for the Serie A. The match ended in a win by 1-2. The coach Artur Jorge's on that occasion lined the team up with a 4-4-2 formation.

Before the kick-off, the home win had odds of 3.10, which explains why it was considered to be a fairly close match.

It was certainly not the best Botafogo performance of the season. However, the exhibition of Júnior Santos should be highlighted. He called responsibility in the contest and was a crucial player in the team's victory.

Atlético Mineiro last match

On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a defeat in the last round. In a dispute valid for Serie A, Atlético Mineiro, who used a 3-4-2-1 formation, faced the Flamengo team with a final score of 2-4.

The odds for the defeat of the home team before the match were 2.70, so it was expected to be a fairly even match.

Botafogo vs Atlético Mineiro h2h

Atlético Mineiro was in 9th place in the Serie A while Botafogo was in 1st place, the last time these teams faced each other. Atlético Mineiro team entered the field with the 4-2-3-1 formation, the same tactic Botafogo used in the match.

It was on 17-09-2023 when these two teams last clashed on the field. That match, which ended with the 1-0 win for Atlético Mineiro, was valid for the 2023 season of the Serie A.

The last time these teams played, victory was hard-won.

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

Botafogo

Serie A leaderboard now

The Botafogo team with 27 points currently occupies the 2nd place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the CONMEBOL Libertadores, with a campaign of 8 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses.

This means that, in the 15th round, the team has an advantage of 1 point, and the Palmeiras team is just behind in 3rd place.

Botafogo analysis

Botafogo at the end of round 14 in Serie A had 23 goals scored and 14 conceded.

With a jam-packed schedule, Botafogo might struggle to maintain their level of play when faced with a flurry of games in a short timeframe. Although the odds suggest a close match with both teams having odds of over 2 to win, the team's rigorous schedule could be a decisive factor in determining the final outcome.

Best goalscorer from Botafogo

There are always individualities that stand out in a squad and in the team's attack, Bastos has held that position so far in the competition. Serving Botafogo with 3 goals this season, the Defender has been a key player in winning triumphs.

Atlético Mineiro

Serie A leaderboard now

The Atlético Mineiro team with 18 points currently occupies the 11th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the Copa Sul-Americana, with a campaign of 4 wins, 6 draws, and 3 losses.

Saddled with the same score that the Internacional team in position 10, in the 15th round.

Atlético Mineiro analysis

We have reached matchday 14 in Serie A and at the moment Atlético Mineiro has made 20 goals and conceded 20.

As we approach the Regular Season, Atlético Mineiro is gearing up for another gripping match. In the opening game, the team managed 5.08 shots on target, offering a glimpse into their offensive capabilities.

Teams with ball possession above 50% typically have some control over the opponents. Therefore, the Atlético Mineiro team usually tries to control the game with an average ball possession of 58.69%.

Away Atlético Mineiro does not usually give much chance to opponents, with a balance of 3 wins, 1 loss, and 2 draws in the Serie A.

With a busy schedule, Atlético Mineiro may have difficulty maintaining its performance facing multiple games in a short period of time. Despite the odds predicting a balanced game with Botafogo and Atlético Mineiro having odds for victory above 2, the team's busy schedule may be a decisive factor for the result.

Best goalscorer from Atlético Mineiro

Individually, the team's most offensive player in the competition so far is Paulinho. He has scored 5 times in the current season and has helped Atlético Mineiro come out with a positive result on several occasions.

It should also be noted that 1 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.

Bet suggestions for this game:

Goals Top Betting Tips

It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Botafogo is Bastos, who has already scored 3 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Atlético Mineiro is Paulinho, he has scored in 5 opportunities.

Most goals occur during 75-90 minutes of the game, making this a good bet for those watching the live game.

The bet on 2.5 goals less seems to be a good option, considering that Atlético Mineiro has an average of 1.83 goals per game as a visitor. This market is an option to use since Atlético Mineiro does not concede goals away from home.

Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 1.73.

Corners Top Betting Tips

The number of corners of both teams when combine gives an average of 5.74 corners per game, something to explore to gain good betting results.

Cards Top Betting Tips

Botafogo has an average of 2.7 yellow cards per game over the 14 rounds, while Atlético Mineiro has an average of 3. In other words, these teams together are averaging 6.14 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 Atlético Mineiro side, we know that it is a more aggressive team having received the red card 5 time this season, very different from Botafogo who only saw the red card once. Both the red and yellow cards market can be a good bet.

Take advantage of the best betting markets and start winning!

Check other great betting tips here.