CRB host Botafogo SP at their ground on 18 October in Serie B, and the venue records paint a clear picture. Over the last 20 home games, CRB have won 11, drawn 4 and lost 5, scoring 1.85 goals per game and conceding 1.1. Botafogo SP, by contrast, have won just 5 of their last 20 away games, drawing 6 and losing 9, with a scoring rate of 0.65 per game. The gap between CRB's home output and Botafogo SP's away output is the central question of this fixture.
The most recent head-to-head meeting, on 30 June at Botafogo SP's ground, ended 0–1 to CRB. That was the only meeting within the last 12 months. The older record at CRB's ground — two wins from two games, 3–2 and 4–1 — is historical and does not carry the same weight, but it does show that Botafogo SP have struggled to score at this venue in the past.
CRB's recent form, however, is not as dominant as their home record suggests. Their last five games produced 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses. They drew 2–2 at Fortaleza EC on 12 October, won 3–1 against Atletico Goianiense on 7 October, lost 1–3 at São Bernardo on 2 October, beat Cuiaba 3–0 on 27 September, and lost 0–1 at Ponte Preta on 20 September. The current run is a single draw.
Botafogo SP arrive in better recent shape. Their last five games yielded 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, and they are on a two-game winning run, scoring 3 and conceding 1 in those two. They beat Ceara 1–0 at home on 13 October and won 2–1 at Operario-PR on 7 October. Their last five games have also been low-scoring: 4 of 5 finished under 2.5 goals.
The counter-argument to a CRB win is straightforward. Botafogo SP are in good form, and their away record, while poor over 20 games, does include 6 draws that keep them competitive. CRB's away form has been shaky, with two losses in the last five. The 1–0 scoreline in the recent head-to-head suggests this could be a tight, low-scoring affair rather than a CRB rout.
Key Points:
- CRB's home record (11W 4D 5L, 1.85 goals per game) is markedly stronger than Botafogo SP's away record (5W 6D 9L, 0.65 goals per game)
- Botafogo SP are on a two-game winning run and have kept 4 of their last 5 matches under 2.5 goals
- The only recent head-to-head meeting (30 June) ended 0–1 to CRB
- CRB's last five games are mixed: 2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses
- Botafogo SP's away scoring record (0.65 per game) suggests they may struggle to find the net at CRB's ground
The evidence favours CRB at home, but their recent form is inconsistent and Botafogo SP arrive in good shape, so the 1.62 price does not offer the confidence needed for a recommendation. No Bet.
