Botafogo vs Pachuca Prediction: The hosts look likely to win

South America Copa Libertadores champions Botafogo will face Pachuca at the Stadium 974 on Wednesday. The winner between the two sides will face Al Ahly in the semis. Below are previews, possible starting 11, expert betting tips, and odds.

Botafogo

Botafogo made it to this stage after defeating Atlético Mineiro 3-1 in the South America Copa Libertadores final. They played most of the match with ten men after Gregore was sent off in the second minute of the games and had just 21% possession of the ball, yet they won. Alvinegro Carioca have won their last four games and are already champions of the Brazilian Serie A to add to their silverware this season. However, Matheus Nascimento (hamstring injury), Vitinho (knee injury), Bastos (muscle injury), and Pablo (hamstring injury) are out of this game.

Pachuca

Pachuca haven’t been having it rosy in their recent games, with losses in their last two games. They have already dropped to 16th on the table with 13 points in 17 games this season. They are winless in 15 of their last 17 games in all competitions.

Possible Starting 11

Botafogo — Fernandez, Vitinho, Adryelson, Barboza, Telles, Gregore, Freitas, Henrique, Savarino, Almada, Jesus.

Pachuca — Moreno, Castillo, Aceves, Barreto, Gonzalez, Montiel, Pedraza, A. Gonzalez, O. Gonzalez, Idrissi, Rondon.

Expert Betting Tips

Botafogo have been enjoying success this season with the league and continental glories. However, Pachuca have been struggling in their recent games, and I don’t see them going beyond this round. However, I expect both sides to score because they have in 8 of their last 10 despite Pachuca's poor form.

• HT/FT: W1/W1 for 1.95 odds
• BTTS for 2.10 odds
• Over 2.5 for 1.95 odds