Botafogo and Resende measure forces in Estadio Nilton Santos, in a match for the 4th round of Carioca 1. In this stadium, the history of direct confrontations is favorable to the home team, which records 2 wins and 1 defeat in the last 3 matches. However, the last time these two teams played a match at this stadium was on 31-01-2019, in a match for Carioca 1 that ended Resende’s victory for (0-1). The only goal of the match was scored by Maxwell (71 ‘). In this match the home factor may be decisive, since the Botafogo presents considerable differences in its results at home and as a visitor.
Botafogo :
After 1 victory and 2 losses, the home team is currently in the ª position, without having conquered any points. In his last game, he won the Macaé at home by (3‑1), after in the previous game he lost by (2‑0) outside, in a match against Madureira. This is a stronger team with the support of their fans, since in the last 30 games they register 2 wins, 1 draw and 12 losses as a visitor; against 7 wins, 2 draws and 6 losses in his stadium. In its last 10 home games, Botafogo records 5 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses. His defense has not been very solid, since he suffered goals in 7 of the last 10 games. In 15 games, he suffered the first goal 8 times and never got the comeback. There is 1 period that stands out in the last 20 home matches for all competitions: he suffered 8 of his 17 goals between minutes (76’ ‑ 90 ‘).
Botafogo is not making a satisfactory campaign at the beginning of the competition, occupying only third place in group A, with only 3 points in 3 games, which leaves the club in a life or death situation for the next rounds, as only the victory interests him to leave the Botafogo with the possibility of qualifying for the semifinal of the Guanabara Cup. Coach Alberto Valentim remains under pressure in the position, but guarantees maximum strength to seek the first victory, against Resende.
Resende :
After 2 draws and 1 loss, the visiting team is currently in the ª position, without having won any points. In his last match, he lost with the Portuguese RJ out by (1‑0), after in the previous match having tied at home, in a match against Bangu, by (1‑1). This is a team little affected by the home factor, that is, it presents similar results at home and away, since in the last 30 matches it records 3 wins, 5 draws and 7 losses as a visitor, with 13 goals scored and 21 suffered; against 4 wins, 5 draws and 6 losses in his stadium, with 14 goals scored and 17 suffered. In the last 6 games played as a visitor for all competitions, Resende won 1, drew 2 and lost 3. The team allowed goals to the opponent in 9 of the last 10 games, so there are defensive processes that need improvement. In 12 games, he suffered the first goal 7 times and never got the comeback.
Like its rival, the Resende is not doing an excellent campaign so far, occupying only the fifth place in group B, with 2 points added in 3 games, leaving the team in a very bad situation in the table, which forces the team to look for a positive result away from home against Botafogo if they still want something within the competition. The team guarantees that it has not yet thrown in the towel and dreams of qualifying for the semifinal of the Guanabara Cup, promising to fight for the 3 points outside its domains.
