Internacional Porto Alegre will host Botafogo Rio de Janeiro in round 18 of the Brazilian Serie A.

Internacional have recorded two wins, two draws and one loss in their last five outings, conceding only four goals. Botafogo, after three straight victories, have lost their last two fixtures and now show a negative balance in their most recent five games.

Bookmakers price the over 2.5 goals line at 56 %. Internacional average 1.2 goals per game in the last five matches, Botafogo 1.4. In the last five head-to-head encounters the average goals total stands at 2.4. Based on current form and the betting line, the probability of over 2.5 goals is estimated at 53 %.

Odds of 1.87 / 3.75 / 4.18 translate into implied probabilities of 53 % / 27 % / 24 %. Considering Internacional’s home record and Botafogo’s recent slump, the probability of a home win is assessed at 48 %, a draw at 30 %, and an away win at 22 %.