As battles at both ends of the Serie A standings really start to heat up we have another stacked schedule on the cards from across Brazil’s elite.
As the likes of Mirassol look to extend on their remarkable top-flight charge, Botafogo will welcome historic rivals Corinthians to Rio de Janeiro.
For those of you looking to stick on a Saturday flutter, we have taken a look at some of the most appealing Serie A betting markets that are available.
22:30 Botafogo vs Corinthians
While Botafogo might have only appointed new boss Davide Ancelotti earlier in the month, it appears that Saturday’s hosts are enjoying life under the Italian tactician. Despite dealing with Club World Cup heartbreak on June 28th as they watched their summer adventure come to an end at the hands of domestic foes Palmeiras, the Lone Star have come roaring back in an eye-catching fashion. Last seen putting in another gritty performance as they claimed a 1-0 victory away at Sport Recife, Ancelotti’s new squad have mustered 13 points from their previous five Serie A appearances on either side of Brazil’s summer break. Marking their return to domestic duties on July 12th with a 2-0 win against Vasco, Botafogo have also found some recent defensive steel. In fact, Saturday’s hosts have not shipped a single top-flight strike in over 270 minutes of action.
Enduring what has become an extended rut on either side of Brazil’s summer interval, Corinthians have come tumbling down the Serie A standings. Signing off their Copa Sudamericana group stage adventure with a toothless 1-0 loss at the hands of Argentinian outfit Huracan, Dorival Junior certainly has some mounting pressure on his shoulders. In fact, Saturday’s guests have mustered just a single win from any of their previous eight appearances across all competitions – a run that stems back to May 22nd. With their struggles highlighted by a 2-0 defeat against bitter local rivals Sao Paulo last weekend, Corinthians have also shown some extended issues in the final third. Along with drawing consultive Serie A blanks over the past week, Junior’s downbeat squad have also failed to register more than a single strike in any of their previous 13 straight outings.
Botafogo vs Corinthians Betting Tip: Botafogo win to nil @ 11/8 with Pribet
22:30 Mirassol vs Vitoria
While Mirassol might have only made their Serie A return this season, Rafael Guanaes’ men have embarked on a real fairytale. Rightfully receiving a string of plaudits from across Brazil’s elite, Saturday’s hosts are riding what has become a sensational wave of momentum. Last seen putting in another stellar display as they claimed a deserved 2-0 victory away at Ceara, the Yellows remarkably find themselves sat just one-point adrift of skyrocketing into the Copa Libertadores spots. Breaking a string of records since opening up the 2025 campaign, the former Cruzeiro boss finds the mood in his camp at a red-hot high. Last seen in Sao Paulo cruising their way to a 3-0 romp against Santos, Mirassol have registered 13 points from their previous five Serie A appearances. It should also be noted, Guanaes’ camp have not suffered a single top-flight defeat since the start of May.
Suffering last-gasp heartbreak at home against Sport Recife earlier in the week as they eventually had to settle for a 2-2 stalemate, Vitoria are now looking over their shoulder at a looming relegation scrap. Marking their return from the summer break with a 1-0 loss away at Internacional, Saturday’s guests have mustered just a single win from any of their previous 10 appearances across all fronts – a rut that stems all the way back to May 15th. Likewise, watching their Copa do Nordeste adventure come to a shock end on July 9th as they slumped to a 1-0 defeat at home against third-tier outfit Confianca, Vitoria have also shown some glaring issues outside of Salvador. Fabio Carille’s camp have not registered a single Serie A victory away from the Barradao since opening up the 2025 campaign and they have also failed to find the net on their tarvels over the past two months.
Mirassol vs Vitoria Betting Tip: Mirassol win to nil @ 7/4 with Luckster
Saturday’s Brazil Serie A Double
- Botafogo vs Corinthians – Botafogo win to nil @ 11/8
- Mirassol vs Vitoria – Mirassol win to nil @ 7/4
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