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Botafogo PB desperately need points on Saturday, Aug 8 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). Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.
In 10 previous meetings, Botafogo PB lead 2–4 with 4 draws. Their last encounter ended in Botafogo PB won 1–2.
Verdict: Despite home advantage, Santa Cruz arrive in better form and with the historical edge. This could be a tricky afternoon for Botafogo PB. Santa Cruz to win.