Serie C
Botafogo-PB vs Santa Cruz
Sat, 08 Aug 2026 - 21:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Estádio José Américo de Almeida Filho
Botafogo-PB vs Santa Cruz Prediction & Stats - Serie C 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Botafogo-PB vs Santa Cruz carries real history into this round of the Serie C.
The two sides meet on 08/08 (Saturday) at Estádio José Américo de Almeida Filho, 21:00 (UK time).
Read the Botafogo-PB vs Santa Cruz prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Botafogo-PB vs Santa Cruz
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Botafogo-PB vs Santa Cruz call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Draw or Santa Cruz
Last updated on 06-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Botafogo-PB the side to beat, with roughly 42% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Serie C odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Botafogo-PB Preview
Botafogo-PB reach this fixture 15 match into their Serie C. Here is where Botafogo-PB stand:
In this competition
8 won, 1 drawn, 6 lost
1.67 points per game
21 scored, at 1.4 a game
16 conceded, at 1.07 a game
Botafogo-PB, season-wide
8 won, 2 drawn, 6 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Rodolfo José da Silva Bardella, 5 goals
Most assists: Anderson Luis de Carvalho, 2 assists
Recent results — Botafogo-PB
26/07/2026 17:30
12/07/2026 18:30
05/07/2026 20:00
30/06/2026 19:30
20/06/2026 16:00
Santa Cruz: how they are travelling
Santa Cruz come in 15 matches into their Serie C.
Here is what Cobra Coral have produced:
In this competition
7 won, 3 drawn, 5 lost
1.6 points per game
15 scored, at 1 a game
11 conceded, at 0.73 a game
Cobra Coral, season-wide
7 won, 4 drawn, 5 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Marcos André de Menezes Diniz, 2 goals
Most assists: Gabriel Gonçalves de Souza, 2 assists
Recent results — Cobra Coral
25/07/2026 16:00
12/07/2026 10:00
04/07/2026 18:30
27/06/2026 16:00
20/06/2026 18:00
The head-to-head favours Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz have generally come out ahead of Botafogo-PB in their recent meetings.
From 13 match(es):
Santa Cruz: 5 win(s)
Botafogo-PB: 4 win(s)
Drawn: 4
That trend is worth factoring into the Botafogo-PB vs Santa Cruz prediction.
Form comparison Botafogo-PB vs Santa Cruz
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Botafogo-PB
Brazil - Serie C
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
W
W
|
1.67 |
| Home |
W
W
W
W
L
|
2.14 |
| Away |
W
W
D
L
L
|
1.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 53% | 71% | 38% |
| Goals | 2.47 | 2 | 2.88 |
| Scored | 1.4 | 1.43 | 1.38 |
| Conceded | 1.07 | 0.57 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 47% | 29% | 63% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 57% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 13% | 14% | 13% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.54 | 1.78 | 1.34 |
|
xGA
|
1.71 | 1.36 | 2.02 |
Away Team
Santa Cruz
Brazil - Serie C
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
W
W
L
|
1.6 |
| Home |
L
W
L
D
W
|
1.43 |
| Away |
W
W
W
D
W
|
1.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 47% | 43% | 50% |
| Goals | 1.73 | 1.29 | 2.13 |
| Scored | 1 | 0.71 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 0.73 | 0.57 | 0.88 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 14% | 63% |
| Without Conceding | 27% | 43% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 43% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.2 | 1.18 | 1.22 |
|
xGA
|
1.56 | 1.25 | 1.84 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Our prediction is: Draw
Who wins this match between Botafogo-PB and Santa Cruz? For us, it's too close to call, so a draw is the best betting option for this match.
After taking into account the strengths and weaknesses of both sides, including recent form, it is clear that the most likely outcome is that the match ends with no winner.
Fixture information - Botafogo-PB vs Santa Cruz
Match: Botafogo-PB vs Santa Cruz
Competition: Serie C
Date: Saturday, 08/08/2026
Kick-off: 21:00 (UK time)
Venue: Estádio José Américo de Almeida Filho
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Stats
The statistics for Botafogo-PB vs Tricolor do Arruda that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.07
League: 2.23
Both Teams to Score
46%
League: 49%
Over 1.5+
67%
League: 65%
Over 2.5+
34%
League: 41%
Cards
3.25
League: 4.39
Corners
9.52
League: 10.77
Home Team
Botafogo-PB
Brazil - Serie C
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
W
W
|
1.67 |
| Home |
W
W
W
W
L
|
2.14 |
| Away |
W
W
D
L
L
|
1.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 53% | 71% | 38% |
| Goals | 2.47 | 2 | 2.88 |
| Scored | 1.4 | 1.43 | 1.38 |
| Conceded | 1.07 | 0.57 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 47% | 29% | 63% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 57% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 13% | 14% | 13% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.54 | 1.78 | 1.34 |
|
xGA
|
1.71 | 1.36 | 2.02 |
Away Team
Santa Cruz
Brazil - Serie C
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
W
W
L
|
1.6 |
| Home |
L
W
L
D
W
|
1.43 |
| Away |
W
W
W
D
W
|
1.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 47% | 43% | 50% |
| Goals | 1.73 | 1.29 | 2.13 |
| Scored | 1 | 0.71 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 0.73 | 0.57 | 0.88 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 14% | 63% |
| Without Conceding | 27% | 43% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 43% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.2 | 1.18 | 1.22 |
|
xGA
|
1.56 | 1.25 | 1.84 |
Corners
11.07 / Match
+10% Corners / Match
Botafogo-PB received +10% more corners than Santa Cruz in the Serie C
10.07 / Match
Caxias
(4)
Confiança
(5)
Anápolis
(1)
Brusque
(9)
Volta Redonda
(1)
Ypiranga Erechim
(0)
Maringá
(3)(10)
Figueirense
(2)
Barra FC
(1)
Ituano
(2)
Paysandu
(10)
Ypiranga Erechim
(3)
Brusque
(3)
Ferroviária
Cards
2.13 / Match
+31% Cards / Match
Santa Cruz received +31% more cards than Botafogo-PB in the Serie C
2.8 / Match
Caxias
(3)
Confiança
(0)
Anápolis
(4)
Brusque
(2)
Volta Redonda
(0)
Ypiranga Erechim
(4)
Maringá
(0)(5)
Figueirense
(0)
Barra FC
(0)
Ituano
(2)
Paysandu
(4)
Ypiranga Erechim
(5)
Brusque
(2)
Ferroviária
Goals Scored
1.4 / Match
+40%
Botafogo-PB is +40% better in terms of goals scored
1 / Match
Caxias
(2)
Confiança
(2)
Anápolis
(2)
Brusque
(2)
Volta Redonda
(2)
Ypiranga Erechim
(1)
Maringá
(2)(0)
Figueirense
(2)
Barra FC
(1)
Ituano
(3)
Paysandu
(0)
Ypiranga Erechim
(1)
Brusque
(1)
Ferroviária
Goals Conceded
1.07 / Match
+32%
Botafogo-PB condeded +32% more goals than Santa Cruz
0.73 / Match
Caxias
(1)
Confiança
(0)
Anápolis
(0)
Brusque
(0)
Volta Redonda
(0)
Ypiranga Erechim
(1)
Maringá
(1)(1)
Figueirense
(1)
Barra FC
(0)
Ituano
(1)
Paysandu
(1)
Ypiranga Erechim
(0)
Brusque
(1)
Ferroviária
Serie C Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Brusque
|
15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 21 | 15 | 6 | 27 | 1.8 |
| 2 |
Botafogo-PB
|
15 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 21 | 16 | 5 | 25 | 1.67 |
| 3 |
Inter de Limeira
|
14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 14 | 3 | 25 | 1.79 |
| 4 |
Santa Cruz
|
15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 4 | 24 | 1.6 |
| 5 |
Guarani
|
14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 25 | 14 | 11 | 23 | 1.64 |
| 6 |
Ferroviária
|
15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 23 | 1.53 |
| 7 |
Paysandu
|
15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 23 | 21 | 2 | 23 | 1.53 |
| 8 |
Maringá
|
14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 27 | 24 | 3 | 22 | 1.57 |
| 9 |
Caxias
|
15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 21 | 1.4 |
| 10 |
Ypiranga Erechim
|
15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 18 | 19 | -1 | 21 | 1.4 |
| 11 |
Floresta
|
14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 1 | 20 | 1.43 |
| 12 |
Figueirense
|
15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 18 | -5 | 20 | 1.33 |
| 13 |
Amazonas
|
15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 15 | 20 | -5 | 20 | 1.33 |
| 14 |
Ituano
|
15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 17 | -1 | 19 | 1.27 |
| 15 |
Maranhão
|
15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 14 | -3 | 18 | 1.2 |
| 16 |
Volta Redonda
|
15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 19 | -8 | 18 | 1.2 |
| 17 |
Itabaiana
|
15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 18 | -5 | 17 | 1.13 |
| 18 |
Barra FC
|
15 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| 19 |
Confiança
|
15 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 15 | -6 | 12 | 0.8 |
| 20 |
Anápolis
|
15 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 19 | -6 | 12 | 0.8 |
Odds
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