Botafogo SP and Londrina face in Estadio Santa Cruz, in a match for the 17th round of Serie B. There is no record of direct confrontations between these two teams in the last 3 years. The last match was played on 04‑08-2013 and ended with the score: Londrina (0‑0) Botafogo SP. In this match the home factor may be decisive, since both teams have considerable differences in the results won at home and as a visitor.
Botafogo SP :
After 7 wins, 3 draws and 6 losses, the home team is currently in 7th position, with 24 points won. In their last match, they lost with Sport Recife out by (3-0), after in the previous match they had drawn by (0-0) out, in a match against Bragantino. This is a stronger team with the support of his fans, since in the last 30 games he has 4 wins, 4 draws and 7 losses as a visitor, with 15 goals scored and 21 suffered; against 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses in his stadium, with 23 goals scored and 16 suffered. For the championship, the Botafogo SP conquered 10 points in 21 possible, after 3 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses in the last 7 games he played in his stadium. In their home league games the most frequent final result at the break was 0-0 (3 in 7 games). His defense has not been very solid, since he suffered goals in 7 of the last 10 games for this competition. In 16 games in this competition, he only got 2 comebacks in the 8 games in which he suffered the first goal. In the last 5 home games for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: he suffered 4 of his 7 goals between minutes (31′-45 ‘).
The Botafogo-SP fight at the moment is at the top of the table and knows that it should show regularity. As he will play at home, it is almost essential to win, especially when facing a direct competitor. Therefore, you must show quality in the field, knowing how to defend and attack, because you can efficiently have a result in your favor. As he has a quality staff, he knows that with determination and without mistakes you have the chance to win and even have some position in the table. In this match, the best players available will be on the field.
Londrina :
The visiting team is currently in the 6th position, with 25 points won, after 7 wins, 4 draws and 5 losses. In the penultimate match, he lost out against América Mineiro by (4‑3). In the last game, he tied at home against Criciuma by (1‑1). This is a stronger team with the support of his fans, since in the last 30 games he has 5 wins, 4 draws and 6 losses as a visitor; against 9 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses in his stadium. For the championship, Londrina conquered 8 points in 24 possible, after 2 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses in the last 8 games he played as a visitor.
For this competition, he did not win any of the last 4 away matches. In their matches for the league as a visitor the most frequent final result at the break was 0-0 (3 in 8 games). The team allowed goals to the opponent in 8 of the last 10 matches, so he has not presented great defensive strength, but his attack has scored regularly, since he scored goals in 8 of the last 10 games for this competition. In 16 games in this competition, he suffered the first goal 6 times, but got the comeback in 2.
Londrina is doing a good campaign in this Series B and surely his greatest desire is to stay that way. The team aims to access Series A, therefore, it seeks good results in as many games as possible. It doesn’t matter where you play or who your opponent is, you don’t want to stumble and this applies to the current round. Then, we must see a very determined team in the field, to return home with some good in the luggage. In this match, Marcondes and Augusto will be absent, because they are in the medical department.
