Botafogo vs Santos: Brasileirão match Analysis and Prediction

On November 26, 2023, the Nilton Santos Stadium will be the stage for a significant clash between Botafogo and Santos. Both teams approach this match with different objectives, as Botafogo, after squandering a lead of about 10 points, seeks to catch up with Palmeiras at the top of the table. Meanwhile, Santos, thanks to a solid end to the season, has moved away from relegation danger but cannot consider itself entirely safe.

Currently, Botafogo is in 2nd place in the Serie A standings, while Santos occupies the 14th position.

Botafogo:
- In the last match played on November 23, 2023, it drew 2-2 against Fortaleza.
- In the last 5 encounters, it has not secured any victories, suffered 3 defeats, and drew 2 times. The team has an average of 2 goals scored per game and 2.6 goals conceded.
- In this Serie A season, it has won 18 times, lost 9 times, and drawn 7 times, with an average of 1.62 goals scored per game and 0.94 goals conceded.
- Has conceded at least 1 goal in the last 8 Serie A matches. 
- Has not won in the last 7 Serie A matches.
- Has scored at least 1 goal in 18 of its last 19 home matches. 
- More than 1.5 goals have been scored in 15 of the last 16 home matches.
- Both teams have scored in 10 of the last 12 home matches.

Santos:
- In the last match played on November 12, 2023, it drew 0-0 against São Paulo.
- In the last 5 matches, it has won 2 times, remained undefeated, and drawn 3 times. The team has an average of 0.8 goals scored per game and 0.4 goals conceded.
- In this Serie A season, it has won 11 times, lost 14 times, and drawn 9 times, with an average of 1.09 goals scored per game and 1.62 goals conceded.
- Has not lost in the last 6 Serie A matches.
- Has scored at least 1 goal in the last 6 away matches in Serie A 
- Has conceded at least 1 goal in 11 of the last 12 away matches in Serie A. 
- More than 1.5 goals have been scored in 8 of the last 9 away matches in Serie A.
- Both teams have scored in 5 of the last 6 away matches in Serie A.

Head to head:
In the last direct confrontation on July 23, 2023, Botafogo and Santos drew 2-2. In the last 5 direct clashes, Botafogo won once, Santos won twice, and two matches ended in draws. Botafogo has an average of 1.2 goals scored per game, while Santos has an average of 1.2 goals scored per game in these encounters.

PROBABLE LINEUPS

BOTAFOGO
Lucas Perri, Leonel Di Placido, Adryelson, Víctor Cuesta, Fernando Marcal, Tchê Tchê, Marlon Freitas, Júnior Santos, Carlos Eduardo, Joao Victor Sá, Tiquinho Soares.

SANTOS
João Paulo, Lucas Braga, Messias, Joaquim, Kevyson, Tomas Rincon, Gustavo Nonato, Jean Lucas, Yeferson Soteldo, Marcos Leonardo, Maximiliano Silvera.

In conclusion, the match looks balanced, with both teams eager to achieve positive results. Botafogo seeks redemption from recent losses, while Santos aims to solidify its position in the standings. The history of direct clashes suggests an open game, with both teams capable of scoring.
BetMines predictions indicate that Botafogo will return to winning ways.