Sousa vs Botafogo PB Prediction

Sousa welcomes Botafogo PB to Estádio Governador Antônio Mariz this Sunday, and if history tells us anything, this will be a tightly contested affair. With home advantage on their side, Sousa enters as slight favorites at 2.1 odds, but Botafogo PB, sitting at 3.22, won’t be short on confidence. The last time these two met, Botafogo PB edged a 2-1 win, proving they can get a result on the road.

Sousa has been unpredictable lately, frustrating RB Bragantino with a 1-1 draw in a game where they were given little chance. That resilience could serve them well here, especially in front of their own fans. However, Botafogo PB has also shown they can grind out results, famously holding CRB to a goalless draw last year despite being massive underdogs.

The Paraibano league tends to favor home teams, with 46.5% of matches going the way of the hosts. But draws (30.7%) and away wins (22.8%) aren’t exactly rare, making Sousa’s status as favorites far from a guarantee. The AI sees value in backing Botafogo PB to avoid defeat, giving an X2 prediction with a trust rating of 2.0 and odds of 1.6.

Goals could be on the menu, too. Over 1.5 goals has landed in 63.8% of Paraibano matches, and with these two sides producing a 2-1 scoreline in their last meeting, there’s reason to believe we’ll see at least two goals again. The prediction for Sousa vs Botafogo PB is that over 1.5 goals is the best betting option, with a confidence rating of 3.8 and odds of 1.4.

Our AI even has a bold scoreline in mind—0:2 in favor of Botafogo PB, with a 0:1 half-time lead. That suggests Sousa could struggle to break down their opponents while Botafogo PB picks them off on the counter. Given the slight gap in squad value (€150.00Th. vs. €100.00Th.), the visitors may just have the extra quality to make the difference.

Sousa’s fans will hope their side can prove the odds right and make home advantage count, but Botafogo PB has already shown they can upset expectations. With both teams capable of frustrating stronger opponents, this one could come down to who takes their chances better. If the AI is to be believed, that team might just be Botafogo PB.