Botafogo vs Santos Predictions

Botafogo vs Santos is scheduled for kick off on 16 July, at 22:30. The game is set to take place at Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos, with Rodrigo Jose Pereira de Lima officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting looking at the current form of Botafogo and Santos. Botafogo have won 2 Brazilian Serie A matches against Santos out of the last 3 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. Santos's away record stands at no victories from 9 games. Following a draw in their last match against Chapecoense in the Brazilian Serie A, Santos 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, Santos have scored 29 goals with 74 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 90% of matches but conceded in 80% of games.

In their last 3 head-to-head clashes, Botafogo scored 5 goals while Santos scored 3 goals. Their last match on 16 July 2026 ended in 2-1 to Botafogo.