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In a Brazilian Serie A match held on April 5, 2025, Botafogo triumphed over Juventude with a score of 2-0 at Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos. Botafogo, playing a 4-1-4-1 formation, demonstrated dominance with 57% possession and 16 total shots, converting 6 into shots on target. Juventude, in a 4-4-2 setup, managed 14 shots, but only 3 tested the goalkeeper. Igor Jesus opened the scoring for Botafogo in the 24th minute, and Mateo Ponte sealed the victory in the 62nd minute.
The game saw Botafogo commit 14 fouls and receive 2 yellow cards, while Juventude committed 7 fouls and received 3 yellow cards. Botafogo's goalkeeper made 3 saves, while Juventude's counterpart made 4. The AI-powered pre-game prediction correctly forecasted a Botafogo win, with a 56.6% probability. The AI model did not expect a balanced game, which aligned with Botafogo's clear superiority on the field.
Botafogo, rated 0.7, showcased their strength against Juventude, rated 0.499. Looking ahead, Botafogo faces Red Bull Bragantino away on April 12th. Botafogo's recent form has been inconsistent, with losses in the CONMEBOL Libertadores and Recopa, a draw against Palmeiras, and losses in the Campeonato Carioca, highlighting a need for improvement. Notably, Botafogo has struggled in away matches recently. Red Bull Bragantino has also had mixed results, with recent draws in Serie A and Copa do Brasil. The last head-to-head games show that Botafogo has a slight advantage.
Juventude, after this loss, will host Ceará on April 12th. Juventude's recent form has been mixed, with a recent win against Vitória, but losses in Copa do Brasil and a Club Friendly. Ceará's form has also been inconsistent, with recent draws in Serie A and Copa do Brasil, and wins in Copa do Brasil and Serie B. The head-to-head record slightly favors Juventude in recent encounters, but Ceará won the last match between them.
Analyzing Botafogo's performance against Juventude in relation to their previous games, the win offers a much-needed confidence boost after a string of losses and a draw. Botafogo's attack seemed more incisive compared to their recent goal-shy performances. Similarly, Juventude's loss breaks a positive sequence after a victory, emphasizing the team's inconsistency. In previous games between the two teams, Botafogo has often had the upper hand, particularly at home, which continued in this match.

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