Botafogo vs Sesi Franca, Novo Basqete Brasil, Today Match Prediction
Botafogo
Sesi Franca
Can Botafogo surprise Franco in the weekday showdown of the league?
- Franca are averaging 89.4 points, 37.1 rebounds and 18.3 assists per game.
- Botafogo shot 41.8 % from the floor and 28.5% from threes this season.
- Franca hold a 1-0 advantage over Botafogo in the regular-season series.
Franca to win and cover the spread (-9.5).
| Tournament: | Novo Basqete Brasil |
| Live Streaming: | AI Score App |
| Venue: | Ginasio Oscar Zelaya |
| Tip Off: | 04:30:00 |
Botafogo vs Sesi Franca Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 5.45 | 1.23 |
Botafogo vs Sesi Franca Match Prediction & Analysis
Franca will travel to play Botafogo in the weekday showdown of Brazil NBB 2025/26. Franca head into this contest on the back of a consistent run, while Botafogo, currently on a two-game winning streak at home, look to extend the run.
Current Standings: Franca currently stand at second place in the Novo Basquete Brasil with a 21-5 record, while Botafogo are in 17th place with a 5-20 record.
Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): Franca won five of the last five head-to-head matches played against Botafogo, scoring 88 points per game and allowing 71.8 points per game. The average total match points in the last five matches between Franca and Botafogo is 159.8.
Botafogo vs Sesi Franca Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matheusinho | 16.3 | 4.0 | 6.3 | 1.3/0.2 |
| George De Paula | 16.5 | 4.5 | 3.0 | 0.5/1.0 |
Teams Preview
Botafogo Preview
Botafogo head into the contest with a 67-93 loss to Pato in the weekday showdown. They halted their two-game winning streak. It’s a surprising fact that Botafogo dropped all 14 games on the road this season. However, they did slightly better at home where they won two back-to-back games. The hosts will take on in-form Franca who defeated them 91-61 in November this season.
Botafogo have posted a 5-20 record in the Brazil NBB 2025-26. They are on the verge of the relegation zone. The hosts won their previous two home games so motivation will be there. Botafogo were trailing by 15 points after three quarters and they conceded the highest lead of 26 points in the final period.
Derick was the leading scorer for the team with 26 points and eight rebounds on 8-for-13 shooting. Paulo Scheuer went for 14 points, while Matheusinho chipped in with 13 points. Emanuel Marcillo also contributed nine points. Botafogo were shooting 39% from the floor and just 22% from the three-point line. They recorded 12 steals and two blocks. They were out-rebounded 32-40.
Sesi Franca Preview
Sesi Franca Basquete are pumped up after a 95-67 victory against Cruzerio last week. They secured two wins in three days and reached 21-5 in the league table. Franca also beat Minas last week to tie the series 1-1. It will be good confidence as the same team will play against them in the Champions League knockout stage. Sesi Franca have gone 8-2 on the road and it’s a motivating force ahead of a weekday clash against Botafogo.
Franca will now go on a four-game road trip including a Champions League matchup. In the previous win, they took the first quarter 26-9 and it proved decisive. It was a clinical performance for Franca against Cruzerio. Lucas Dias led the scoring with 17 points. George de Paula contributed a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds. Cristiano Felicio went for 14 points and 15 rebounds, while Vini added 12 points.
Franca were shooting 47% from the floor but went 8-for-26 from the three-point line. They outscored the opposition 50-30 in the rebounding battle. Defensively, they recorded 10 steals and three blocks. Before facing two consecutive games in the knockout round of Champions League Americas, Franca would aim for a winning momentum.
Botafogo vs Sesi Franca Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | M. Brito |
| SG | S. Machado |
| SF | L. Machado, Jr. |
| PF | E. Matias |
| C | D. Machado Goncalves |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | C. Bennett |
| SG | M. Jackson |
| SF | G. de Paula |
| PF | L. Dias |
| C | C. Felicio |
BOTAFOGO vs SESI FRANCA
Winning PredictionFranca enter this contest as the favourites to win this match, considering their impressive offense and tight defense. We are backing Franca to retain their position and win this contest.
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