Botafogo vs Corinthians Predictions

Botafogo vs Corinthians is scheduled for kick off on 17 May, at 19:00. The game is set to take place at Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos, with Felipe Fernandes de Lima officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting looking at the current form of Botafogo and Corinthians. Botafogo have won 3 Brazilian Serie A matches against Corinthians out of the last 5 they have played. After their recent victory against Cruzeiro, Botafogo is determined to keep their momentum going. Botafogo have won 4 of their last 9 Brazilian Serie A matches at Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos. Corinthians's away record stands at 2 victories from 10 games. Following a draw in their last match against Bahia in the Brazilian Serie A, Corinthians is aiming to secure a win against Botafogo.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Botafogo have scored over 1.5 goals in 85% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 85% of games. Their total stands at 34 goals and 102 shots on target this Brazilian Serie A season. Meanwhile, Corinthians have scored 22 goals with 71 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 65% of matches but conceded in 60% of games.

In their last 5 head-to-head clashes, Botafogo scored 9 goals while Corinthians scored 5 goals. Their last match on 17 May 2026 ended in 3-1 to Botafogo.