Botafogo banking on a 'magic minute' against Atlético-MG | OneFootball

This Saturday, Botafogo hosts Atlético-MG at Nilton Santos Stadium, in a match valid for the Brazilian Championship, with the mission of getting back to winning ways. Without a victory in 3 games, the Alvinegro faces an even more pressured rival, who has gone 6 matches without a win.

Final minutes could decide the game

Despite the unstable moment for both teams, Botafogo has an important statistical advantage: the final 15 minutes. Atlético-MG has conceded 8 of their 25 goals in the Brasileirão during this period — precisely the interval in which Botafogo is most offensively efficient, having scored 10 of their 33 goals in the closing stages of matches.

Vulnerable defenses

Another factor that could influence the result is the recent defensive fragility of both teams. Botafogo has conceded goals in their last 8 games, while Atlético-MG has conceded in their last 6 matches. The scenario points to an open clash, with chances for goals and excitement until the final whistle.

Pressure and opportunity

With the support of the fans and the numbers in their favor during decisive moments, Botafogo has the chance to end their drought and move closer to the top of the table – they are currently in fifth place, with 36 points.

Meanwhile, Atlético-MG – languishing in just 13th place in the Brasileirão – needs to find solutions to withstand the pressure and avoid yet another disappointment in the final minutes.

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