The first-leg fixtures of the Copa do Brasil round of 16 conclude on Thursday as America Mineiro square off against Botafogo at the Estádio Independência.

America Mineiro secured a 5-0 win over second-tier side Centro Sporti Alagoano in their previous round of fixtures. Botafogo recorded a 6-0 win against fourth-tier side Ceilândia Esporte Clube in their third-round fixture.

America Mineiro have hit a poor run of form in their recent fixtures and are without a win in their last five league games.

Botafogo saw their two-game winning run in the league come to an end as they were defeated 1-0 by Fluminense in their Brazilian Serie A fixture on Sunday.

America Mineiro vs Botafogo Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

America Mineiro vs Botafogo Prediction

America Mineiro have failed to score in their last five games across all competitions and will likely come up short in this fixture as well. Botafogo have had similar troubles in front of the goal but have scored four goals in their last five games, including three goals in their last away game at Internacional. They should be able to eke out a narrow win in this fixture.

Prediction: America Mineiro 0-1 Botafogo

America Mineiro vs Botafogo Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Botafogo.

Tip 2: Goals - Over/under 2.5 goals - Under 2.5.

Tip 3: Botafogo to score in the second half - Yes.