Botafogo SP desperately need points on Saturday, Jul 11 at 1:00 AM in the Serie B. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Sport Recife come into this fixture drawing too many games (3D in last 5). Botafogo SP travel struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

History strongly favours Sport Recife here — they've won 4 of 7 previous meetings against Botafogo SP, with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in Sport Recife won 3–1. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.6 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Sport Recife look the stronger side on current evidence. Expect them to control proceedings at home, though Botafogo SP will make it uncomfortable. Sport Recife to win.