Botafogo is the great sensation of 2023 Brazilian league. However, after several weeks as the championship leader, any result other than winning the title will be disappointing. That is why they fired Portuguese coach Bruno Lage, who, although he did not lose first place, saw his advantage over the opponents reduced.
After 26 rounds, Fogão is the leader of the Brasileirao with 55 points, nine ahead Red Bull Bragantino. With Luís Castro and Claudio Caçapa as coaches, the difference over the second was double digits. Even so, the Rio de Janeiro side still has a great chance of being champion, according to probability experts.
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Botafogo, faced with a unique opportunity
According to Espião Estatístico’s projections, Botafogo has almost an 81% chance of winning the Brasileirão 2023. The percentage increases significantly when it comes to its chances of qualifying for the Copa Libertadores: it has a 99.97% probability of finishing among the league first six.
Either way, in football it is never easy to predict what will happen. What is clear is that the Estrela Solitária has an unbeatable opportunity to win the league title. With 12 rounds and 36 points at stake, the chance to add another trophy to the showcases is in their hands.
This would be the odds of champion in the Brasileirao 2023 (via Globo Esporte):
- Botafogo – 80,8%
- Bragantino – 9,4%
- Palmeiras – 4,1%
- Grêmio – 2,8%
- Flamengo – 1,1%
- Fortaleza – 0,7%
- Fluminense – 0,6%
- Athletico Paranaense – 0,6%
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— Botafogo F.R. (@Botafogo) October 9, 2023
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