National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's América Mineiro U20 or Botafogo SP U20 that keep their silverware dream alive.
The hosts América Mineiro U20 saw competitive action as recent as two days ago, playing in the Sao Paolo Youth Cup. At least it's nice to return home after that away game at Novorizontino U20.
América Mineiro U20 form and stats
América Mineiro U20 participated in Sao Paolo Youth Cup the last season, where they reached the group stage.On the other hand, in the Sao Paolo Youth Cup, América Mineiro U20 has performed like this (both home and away): 2 wins, 4 draws and 0 losses.
A good away victory last time out for América, who won 5-2 against Novorizontino U20.
Before that, América Mineiro U20 played out a Sao Paolo Youth Cup draw 1-1 when visiting Falcon U20 (after extra-time, 4-5 on penalties).The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how América Mineiro U20 have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found ten matches with the results: Won six, drawn two and lost two.
Botafogo SP U20 form and stats
Botafogo was sent out of Sao Paolo Youth Cup in the quarter-finals last season.When we have look at the Sao Paolo Youth Cup statistics, we find 0W-1D-2L. This is both home and away.
Botafogo SP U20 lost away at IAPE U20 (0-2) in their previous game and are perhaps starting to feel homesick.
A draw for Botafogo SP U20 before that, at their own venue hosting Goias U20 (0-0).So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Botafogo SP U20 playing away and similar expectations, we found five relevant matches. Results were two Botafogo SP U20 wins, three draws and zero defeats.
Head 2 Head
América Mineiro U20 missing players
Botafogo SP U20 missing players
| América Mineiro U20 | Botafogo SP U20 | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 11 | Played | P | 12 | 25 | ||
| 13 | 7 | Won | W | 4 | 9 | ||
| 9 | 2 | Drew | D | 4 | 9 | ||
| 3 | 2 | Lost | L | 4 | 7 | ||
| 46 | 18 | Scored | S | 15 | 28 | ||
| 19 | 8 | Conceded | C | 14 | 24 | ||
| 92% | 91% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 92% | 88% | ||
| 68% | 55% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 83% | 80% | ||
| 36% | 36% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 32% | ||
| 36% | 36% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 17% | 8% | ||
| 20% | 18% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | ||
| 52% | 45% | BTTS | BTTS | 33% | 28% | ||
| 36% | 36% | Clean Sheets | C S | 33% | 44% | ||
| 20% | 27% | Failed to Score | F T | 42% | 40% | ||
| 4.3 | 4.2 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3.4 | 4.5 | ||
| 4.2 | 3.5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4.3 | 4.5 | ||
| 2.6 | 2.4 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.5 | 2.3 | ||
| 4 | 2 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | ||
| 12 | 12 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 6.9 | 10.4 | ||
| 5.3 | 4.8 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2.5 | 4 | ||
| 35% | 35% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 56% | 30% | ||
| 9.2 | 8.5 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 7.9 | 9.1 | ||
| 3.5 | 2.9 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 3.1 | 4 | ||
