Let's talk about the upcoming face-off between Botafogo and Corinthians. You've got to feel for Corinthians, who are missing key players like Yuri Alberto and Cacá due to injury. They're relying on the likes of Rodrigo Garro and Ángel Romero to step up, but really the defense is going to rest on Hugo Souza, who with 10 saves this season, has got to be feeling the pressure.
Meanwhile, Botafogo is confidently striding into the match with a stronger team. They've got standouts like Igor Jesus and Matheus Martins who have dazzled recently. They're knocking in goals left and right. Then we've got John Victor between the posts foiling attackers with a 7.53 rating and 10 saves. You sense the belief in the Botafogo camp, but, hey, this is football: it might just be misplaced arrogance!
When we look at the history books — ahem, recent match history — Botafogo leads, and their recent performances? Not too shabby either. Corinthians, on the other hand, have been a bit hot and cold recently, so they'd need to summon some sort of divine intervention to turn things around here.
Albert’s Prediction: Botafogo by 1