Botafogo PB desperately need points on Tuesday, May 26 at 1:00 AM in the Serie C – 1st Stage. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Ituano FC come into this fixture in good form (3W 1D 1L recently). Botafogo PB travel struggling badly (0W 5L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. Ituano FC won their last outing, while Botafogo PB suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Ituano FC and Botafogo PB have split their 3 meetings almost evenly (2W–0D–1W). Their last encounter ended in Botafogo PB won 3–0. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.7 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: The gulf in league position makes Ituano FC clear favorites, but Botafogo PB have shown they can grind out results. Expect Ituano FC to take the points, potentially without being at their best.