Botafogo RJ VS Estudiantes L.P. BETTING TIPS (15-03-2017)
PREVIEW & TIPS FOR Botafogo RJ VS Estudiantes
Botafogo and Estudiantes face each other at the Nilton Santos Stadium in a game for this phase of the Copa Libertadores (Group Stage). There is no recent record of direct clashes between the two teams, which have not crossed in the last three years. The last time they faced was on 05-11-2008, in a game that ended with the final result: Botafogo (2-2) Estudiantes. In this meeting, the home factor could play a decisive role, as Estudiantes has shown differences in performance in their games at home and as a visitor.
The home team reach this group stage after having eliminated Olimpia with a 1-3 away win in the penalty shoot-out. And a home win for (1-0). This is a team that maintains the income when it plays outside its stadium, because in the last 30 games it registers 7 wins, 2 draws and 6 losses as a visitor; Against 9 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses in his stadium. The team arrives at this meeting after a home victory with Volta Redonda by (1-0). In the last 10 home games for all competitions, Botafogo has won 5, drawn 3 and lost 2. Defensive solidity has not been his strong point as he has conceded goals in 3 of the last 4 games but his attack has Scored regularly, having scored goals in 3 of the last 4 games for this competition. In the 15 games he played, he only managed 2 rounds in 7 games in which he conceded the first goal.
Analyzing the course of this team until reaching the Group Stage, we find that Botafogo played four games, having won three and drawn one, a total of four goals scored and three conceded, which is an average of one goal scored per game and 0.75 Goals conceded, which shows some offensive difficulties. His best moment in the meetings has been in the last 15 minutes of the first half, when he scored three goals.
The highlight of the team is striker Rodrigo Pimpão with two goals in the competition. In their last ten home games, Jair Ventura’s side had five wins, three draws and two defeats, with the scoreline surpassing 2.5 goals on four occasions, and in just two of them the team went blank.
The away team has had direct access to this group stage so they will play their first match in this competition. This is a stronger team when you play in your stadium, because in the last 30 games you have 5 wins, 6 draws and 4 losses as a visitor; Against 9 wins, 5 draws and 1 defeat in his stadium. In the last game that played, for the Primera División, lost with Vélez Sarsfield out by (3-2). In the last 10 games as a visitor, Estudiantes won 3, drawn 2 and lost 5. The team conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 games, so their defense needs to improve, but their attack has been regular Achieved in 9 of the last 10 games. There have been 1 period in the last 20 meetings played as a visitor for all competitions: he scored 9 of his 25 goals in the minutes (46′-60 ‘).
Evaluating the eight games that the team has already done away from home in the 2016/17 Argentine Championship, we find that Estudiantes won three draw two and lost three, having scored a total of 14 goals and suffered 11, which gives an average of 1.75 goals Scored and 1.38 goals conceded, something that shows defensive difficulties. His best moment in the matches has happened in the first 15 minutes of the second part, when he scored nine goals.
The highlight of the team has been striker L. Viatri with seven goals and two assists. In their last ten away matches, Nelson Vivas’ side had three wins, two draws and five defeats, with the score surpassing 2.5 goals on four occasions.