Botafogo SP desperately need points on Saturday, Sep 19 at 5:00 PM in the Serie B. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Athletic Club come into this fixture drawing too many games (3D in last 5). Botafogo SP travel struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

History strongly favours Athletic Club here — they've won 3 of 3 previous meetings against Botafogo SP. Their last encounter ended in Botafogo SP won 1–2. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.7 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Athletic Club look the stronger side on current evidence. Expect them to control proceedings at home, though Botafogo SP will make it uncomfortable. Athletic Club to win.