Brazilian Serie A
2026-03-29 - Athletico PR vs Botafogo
A Sports Betting Pick by ArmchairPunter
Football : Brazil: Serie A
Venue: Arena da Baixada
Sunday 29th March 2026, 2030hrs (GMT-3)
Sunday 29th March 2026, 2330hrs (GMT)
Sunday’s hosts in the Brazilian Serie A Betano, Athletico PR, will be going in search of a third league win on the trot at their Arena da Baixada when they play host to early strugglers Botafogo.
Athletico PR shrugged off two prior losses along with a draw in recent weeks as the hosts registered important victories against the likes of basement dwellers Cruzeiro and 8th placed Coritiba in 2-1 and 2-0 wins respectively to lift Odair Hellmann’s side up into 6th place and early contention for a possible Copa Libertadores spot next season.
Previous losses to Corinthians and Flamengo have been quickly forgotten and indeed the hosts will now be eager to collect a third win on the trot on Sunday night which could lift them up into the top four pack.
Botafogo meanwhile sit fourth from bottom in the Serie A table and amongst the early relegation zone ahead of this tricky looking outing to face Athletico PR at the Arena da Baixada on Sunday night, but they too recorded a welcome win last weekend.
A 2-1 victory away from home at Bragantino halted a dismal and worrying four-match losing streak in the Brazilian top flight for the visitors who had previously succumbed to defeats at the hands of Gremio, Fluminense, Flamengo and Palmeiras respectively.
An early and concerning away record of 1-0-3 6/9 though suggests Botafogo could be gearing themselves up for a tough night at the office against their 6th placed hosts on Sunday especially as Athletico PR have won three of the last four meetings at home against Botafogo.
The Betting Verdict
Athletico PR’s recent wins should help the hosts over the line in this one.
The Pick :
Athletico PR 2-1 Botafogo
