Botafogo SP face Ponte Preta on Saturday, Sep 26 at 5:00 PM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the Serie B, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.

Botafogo SP come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5). Ponte Preta travel struggling badly (0W 4L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. Botafogo SP won their last outing, while Ponte Preta suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.

In 10 previous meetings, Botafogo SP lead 2–4 with 4 draws. Their last encounter ended in a 0–0 draw.

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