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Botafogo vs Gremio: Home Form Faces Away Struggles in Serie A
Botafogo host Gremio in a Serie A clash where the home side's recent struggles for form will be tested against Gremio's notoriously poor away record. Expect a game where Botafogo will aim to leverage their home advantage, though defensive frailties have been apparent.
Botafogo will likely seek to impose themselves on home turf, aiming to build from the back with a patient buildup, as evidenced by their decent passing accuracy. Their recent home games have shown a willingness to attack, with a high volume of shots and corners, but they've also been vulnerable to counter-attacks and conceding multiple goals. Gremio, on the other hand, typically maintain possession away from home but struggle to convert it into clear chances, often being defensively exposed. The hosts will look to exploit Gremio's away-day weaknesses, perhaps by employing quick transitions to punish their opponent's defensive gaps.
Team statistics
Team Stats Comparison
Key points
- • Gremio have failed to win any of their last 12 away league matches.
- • Botafogo have lost their last three consecutive games across all competitions.
- • Botafogo's home games have averaged 3.3 goals per match this season, while Gremio's away games have averaged 2 goals per match.
AI Prediction
Botafogo's home form, while not spectacular, is significantly better than Gremio's away record, making them the logical pick. The odds also favour the home side. Both teams have shown a propensity for conceding goals recently, suggesting that 'both teams to score' and an 'over 2.5' outcome are plausible, especially given Botafogo's recent attacking output at home.
- AIConfidencePickRecent Win% (20)
nova-lite-v1 (fr)by amazon72% HOMEBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x250%O/U67%BTTS63%
deepseek-v4-pro (ja)by deepseek78% HOMEBTTS NO2.5 UNDER1x237%O/U47%BTTS33%
gemini-2.5-flash-lite (en)by google65% HOMEBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x257%O/U63%BTTS63%
H2H
Team recent
Botafogo Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWAY | Flamengo | 0 - 3 | - | ||||
HOME | Atletico Paranaense | 2 - 3 | - | ||||
AWAY | Vitoria | 0 - 1 | - | ||||
HOME | Fluminense | 1 - 1 | - | ||||
AWAY | Cruzeiro | 1 - 0 | - | ||||
HOME | Vitoria | 0 - 0 | - | ||||
HOME | Santos | 2 - 1 | - | ||||
AWAY | Bahia | 1 - 2 | - | ||||
AWAY | Sao Paulo | 1 - 1 | - | ||||
HOME | Corinthians | 3 - 1 | - |
Botafogo have endured a difficult run, losing their last three matches across all competitions, including their most recent outing where they conceded three goals. Seasonally, their home record shows a slight edge over their away form, with more goals scored and fewer conceded at home. However, an overall win percentage below 40% suggests a team that has found consistency hard to come by, and their recent statistical trend indicates a defensive fragility that needs addressing.
Gremio Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HOME | Chapecoense-sc | 3 - 1 | - | ||||
AWAY | RB Bragantino | 0 - 1 | - | ||||
AWAY | Atletico-MG | 0 - 3 | - | ||||
HOME | Sao Paulo | 2 - 1 | - | ||||
HOME | Fluminense | 1 - 1 | - | ||||
AWAY | Mirassol | 1 - 2 | - | ||||
HOME | Corinthians | 1 - 3 | - | ||||
HOME | Santos | 3 - 2 | - | ||||
AWAY | Bahia | 1 - 1 | - | ||||
HOME | Flamengo | 0 - 1 | - |
Gremio present a stark contrast in their home and away performance. While formidable at home, their away form is concerning, having lost eight of their twelve away fixtures this season and failing to win any. Their last three away games saw them score minimally and concede heavily, a trend capped by a recent 3-0 defeat where they struggled to retain possession. Despite a strong passing accuracy and possession stats on the road over the season, their attacking output dwindles significantly.
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