Botafogo PB desperately need points on Saturday, May 30 at 11:00 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). Maringa FC, meanwhile, arrive in mixed form (2W 0D 3L) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Botafogo PB head into this on the back of a defeat, while Maringa FC arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Botafogo PB and Maringa FC have split their 1 meetings almost evenly (0W–1D–0W). Their last encounter ended in a 1–1 draw.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Botafogo PB a slight edge, but Maringa FC are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.