This Sunday, August 25, at 19:00 (UTC), Botafogo SP and Guarani SP will go head to head at the Estádio Santa Cruz stadium in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo for a thrilling match in the Brazil Serie B league. With clear skies and a temperature of 60 degrees (F), the conditions are perfect for an intense and competitive game. It's worth noting that in their previous encounter on May 11, Guarani SP emerged victorious with a 2-0 win in the Serie B league. The stage is set for an exciting rematch between these two powerhouse teams.

Botafogo SP has been performing well on their home turf lately, with 1 win and 3 draws in their last 5 matches. Their home stadium, Estádio Santa Cruz, has seen consistent goal-scoring from the home team, with 6 goals in the last 5 games. Currently sitting at 16th place in the standings, Botafogo SP has accumulated 23 points from 21 matches, with a record of 5 wins, 8 draws, and 8 losses. In their previous match, the team tied 1-1 against Paysandu in the Serie B, with Alexandre Jesus scoring the lone goal. Against teams of similar rank, Botafogo SP has shown mixed results this year, with 0 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses, scoring an average of 1.0 goal and conceding 1.8 goals per game.

Guarani SP has faced some struggles on the road recently, with 2 losses and 2 draws in their last 5 matches. However, they have shown some promise in finding the back of the net, scoring a total of 7 goals in their last 5 away games. Currently in 20th place on the standings, out of 21 matches they have accumulated 17 points, with 4 wins, 5 draws, and 12 losses. Against teams of a similar rank, they have won 2 games, lost 1, and scored an average of 1.666666666666667 goals while only conceding 0.3333333333333333 goals. Caio Dantas was a standout player in their previous away game against Chapecoense, scoring 2 goals and helping secure a 4-0 victory.

Over the course of their past 10 encounters, the two teams have maintained an average of 2.0 goals per match. In their 21 meetings overall, Botafogo SP has emerged victorious 9 times and drawn 5 matches, while Guarani SP has recorded 7 wins.

Botafogo São Paulo and Guarani São Paulo are both located in close proximity, only 128 miles apart. This geographical closeness could potentially lead to a thrilling and competitive soccer match between these local rivals.