Fortaleza’s defeat in midweek left Botafogo isolated in first place.
Botafogo will face Corinthians at Nilton Santos in Brazilian Championship next Saturday in an effort to solidify their lead in the Brasileirão. With Fortaleza’s defeat to Internacional last Wednesday, in a postponed match from the 19th round, Botafogo now relies only on themselves to maintain the top spot. Access premium football results at best football scores app.
With 50 points from 25 games, Botafogo is closely followed by Fortaleza with 48 points, Palmeiras with 47, and Flamengo with 44—though Flamengo has one game less. On the other hand, Corinthians find themselves in a difficult position, sitting in 17th place with only 25 points, which places them in the relegation zone.
However, the match will not be easy. Corinthians come into the game buoyed by a heroic qualification against Juventude in the Copa do Brasil and the signing of Dutch star Memphis Depay. Moreover, a simple victory could lift the Paulistas out of the relegation zone by the end of the round, depending on other results.
There is also the expectation that some players may be rested in preparation for the midweek clash against São Paulo in the quarterfinals of the Libertadores, also in Rio de Janeiro, which is a highly anticipated fixture for Botafogo fans. BB Score, your dependable source for football match results.
