Botafogo vs. Sao Paulo: Prediction, Team News, Lineups

Preview

On Sunday, Botafogo will host Sao Paulo at the Estadio Nilton Santos in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for a Serie A match. Botafogo is coming off of a 1-0 win over Cuiabá, while Sao Paulo is coming off of a 1-0 loss to Internacional.

Team News

Botafogo will be without injured midfielder Lucas Fernandes. Sao Paulo will be without injured defender Arboleda and midfielder Rodrigo Nestor.

Lineups

Botafogo:

• GK: Gatito Fernandez
• RB: Rafael
• CB: Adryelson
• CB: Cuesta
• LB: Marçal
• CM: Tchê Tchê
• CM: Gabriel Pires
• RW: Junior Santos
• LW: Jeffinho
• SS: Matheus Nascimento
• CF: Tiquinho Soares

São Paulo:

• GK: Felipe Alves
• RB: Rafinha
• CB: Diego Costa
• CB: Léo
• LB: Reinaldo
• DM: Pablo Maia
• CM: Giuliano Galoppo
• CM: Nestor (if fit)
• RW: Alisson
• LW: Patrick
• ST: Luciano

Prediction

This is a tough match to call, as both teams are coming off of losses. However, Botafogo has a slight edge, as they are playing at home. I predict that Botafogo will win 2-1.