Botafogo PB desperately need points on Saturday, Aug 22 at 10:00 PM in the Serie C – 1st Stage. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Botafogo PB come into this fixture struggling badly (0W 5L in last 5). Guarani, meanwhile, arrive in mixed form (2W 2D 1L) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Botafogo PB and Guarani have split their 1 meetings almost evenly (0W–0D–1W). Their last encounter ended in Botafogo PB won 1–2. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.0 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Guarani's quality should tell even on the road. Botafogo PB will push, but the visitors have too much class. Guarani to win.