The match of the 9th round of the Brazilian Serie B between Botafogo-SP and CRB has a clear contrast in the current form and mood of both teams.

Botafogo-SP are in a bad situation, occupying the 18th place of the table, and after the loss to Operario-PR there has been a change of coach - Márcio Zanardi has been replaced by Allan Aal. He aims to lead the team out of the relegation zone, but his first challenge will be to break the domestic malaise - the Panthers have not won at home yet, recording two draws and two losses. The team has several absentees: out are Matheus Barbosa, Matheus Costa and Wesley Dias, as well as Alisson Cassiano, Jefferson Nem and Jean Victor.

CRB, on the other hand, enter the match with encouragement after Santos' elimination from the Copa Do Brasil, although coach Eduardo Barroca warns of the risk of distraction and fatigue. The team is in 6th place and fighting to return to the top four with 15 points. Barroca is considering the condition of the players after a physically demanding game, but if the team is medically sound, he plans to repeat the lineup that succeeded in the Cup. Only David da Hora, who is on his way out of the club, will be missing.

CRB has the advantage in playing confidence and chemistry, but will have to face a motivated opponent with a new coach who needs points at any cost. Botafogo of Sao Paulo has gotten a goal in every game of the current season. Whether they can win today I have no idea, but I'm confident that after two 3-0 losses in a row they will flash at least one goal scored today. That would be a good prediction at OVER 2.5 goals at odds around 2.45. Under 2,35 not to play. GL!