Serie B
Botafogo SP vs Avaí
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 - 23:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Estádio Santa Cruz
Botafogo SP vs Avaí Prediction & Stats - Serie B 2026
Predictions
It is all or nothing in the 2026 World Cup, and Botafogo SP and Avaí add another chapter to a tight, evenly matched history.
The knockout tie takes place on 06/07 (Monday), at Estádio Santa Cruz, at 23:00 UK time.
Read the Botafogo SP vs Avaí prediction and see what to expect from this World Cup clash.
Prediction for Botafogo SP vs Avaí in the 2026 World Cup
It is all or nothing. That is why the prediction below points to the best bet for this knockout-style World Cup clash.
See our bet:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Handicap: Botafogo SP -0.5
Last updated on 03-07-2026.
Who is the favourite to win?
According to leading UK-licensed bookmakers, Botafogo SP are the favourites to win, with 49% of the odds pointing to victory.
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🆚 Match: Botafogo SP vs Avaí
🏆 Competition: 2026 FIFA World Cup
📅 Date: Monday, 06/07/2026
🕐 Time: 23:00 UK time
🏟️ Stadium: Estádio Santa Cruz
Botafogo SP in the 2026 World Cup
Botafogo SP come into this match with 15 match(es) played in the 2026 World Cup. See the record for Botafogo SP:
World Cup campaign
4 win(s), 4 draw(s), and 7 defeat(s)
Average: 1.07 point(s) per match
14 goals scored in the World Cup (0.93 per match)
14 goals conceded in the World Cup (0.93 per match)
Botafogo SP in 2026:
4 win(s), 4 draw(s), and 7 defeat(s) across all competitions
Top scorer: Everton Morelli Casemiro with 6 goal(s)
Assists: Rafael Gustavo Meneghel Gava with 4 assists
Latest results for Botafogo SP
30/06/2026 19:00
20/06/2026 18:00
14/06/2026 18:00
08/06/2026 19:00
01/06/2026 18:00
Avaí in the 2026 World Cup
Avaí come into this clash with 15 match(es) played in the 2026 World Cup.
See what Avaí Futebol Clube have done so far:
World Cup campaign:
3 win(s), 4 draw(s), and 8 defeat(s)
Average: 0.87 point(s) per match
15 goals scored in the World Cup (1 per match)
21 goals conceded in the World Cup (1.4 per match)
Avaí Futebol Clube in 2026
4 win(s), 5 draw(s), and 8 defeat(s) across all competitions
Top scorer: Luiz Henrique Araujo Silva with 3 goal(s)
Assists: Jean Lucas Figueiredo with 2 assists
Latest results for Avaí Futebol Clube
28/06/2026 15:00
21/06/2026 10:00
15/06/2026 20:00
10/06/2026 19:00
30/05/2026 15:00
Avaí vs Botafogo SP: who leads the H2H?
Avaí have the advantage in the recent record against Botafogo SP.
In 8 meetings, the numbers are:
Avaí: 4 win(s)
Botafogo SP: 1 win(s)
Draws: 3
That record could influence the {team_a_name} vs Avaí prediction in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, so it is worth keeping in mind.
Probable lineups for Botafogo SP vs Avaí
Check the probable lineups below for the Botafogo SP vs Avaí prediction in the 2026 World Cup.
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Other predictions for the match
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Stats
The statistics for Botafogo SP vs Avaí FC that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.64
League: 2.27
Both Teams to Score
64%
League: 47%
Over 1.5+
79%
League: 65%
Over 2.5+
57%
League: 41%
Cards
6.29
League: 5.46
Corners
11
League: 10.37
Home Team
Botafogo SP
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
W
L
D
|
1.07 |
| Home |
L
W
L
D
D
|
1.14 |
| Away |
W
L
D
L
L
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 27% | 29% | 25% |
| Goals | 1.87 | 2.57 | 1.25 |
| Scored | 0.93 | 1.43 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 0.93 | 1.14 | 0.75 |
| Both Teams to Score | 47% | 71% | 25% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 14% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 40% | 14% | 63% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.44 | 1.61 | 1.28 |
|
xGA
|
1.23 | 1.05 | 1.39 |
Away Team
Avaí
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
L
L
L
|
0.87 |
| Home |
W
L
L
D
D
|
1.13 |
| Away |
L
L
L
L
L
|
0.57 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 25% | 14% |
| Goals | 2.4 | 2.13 | 2.71 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.4 | 1.13 | 1.71 |
| Both Teams to Score | 47% | 38% | 57% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 50% | 14% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 38% | 29% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.21 | 1.32 | 1.09 |
|
xGA
|
1.69 | 1.31 | 2.11 |
Corners
12.6 / Match
+28% Corners / Match
Botafogo SP received +28% more corners than Avaí in the Serie B
9.86 / Match
CRB
(11)
Ceará
(5)
Operário PR
(2)
Vila Nova
(9)
Ponte Preta
(12)
Athletic Club
(6)
Goiás
(5)(3)
Athletic Club
(1)
Cuiabá
(6)
Londrina
(0)
Ceará
(3)
Criciúma
(1)
Goiás
(1)
Vila Nova
Cards
2.53 / Match
+40% Cards / Match
Avaí received +40% more cards than Botafogo SP in the Serie B
3.53 / Match
CRB
(1)
Ceará
(2)
Operário PR
(4)
Vila Nova
(3)
Ponte Preta
(2)
Athletic Club
(4)
Goiás
(3)(1)
Athletic Club
(2)
Cuiabá
(2)
Londrina
(3)
Ceará
(2)
Criciúma
(1)
Goiás
(2)
Vila Nova
Goals Scored
0.93 / Match
+8%
Avaí is +8% better in terms of goals scored
1 / Match
CRB
(0)
Ceará
(1)
Operário PR
(2)
Vila Nova
(0)
Ponte Preta
(0)
Athletic Club
(1)
Goiás
(0)(0)
Athletic Club
(1)
Cuiabá
(2)
Londrina
(1)
Ceará
(1)
Criciúma
(0)
Goiás
(0)
Vila Nova
Goals Conceded
0.93 / Match
+34%
Avaí condeded +34% more goals than Botafogo SP
1.4 / Match
CRB
(1)
Ceará
(0)
Operário PR
(1)
Vila Nova
(1)
Ponte Preta
(0)
Athletic Club
(2)
Goiás
(1)(1)
Athletic Club
(0)
Cuiabá
(3)
Londrina
(2)
Ceará
(2)
Criciúma
(2)
Goiás
(2)
Vila Nova
Serie B Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Vila Nova
|
15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 23 | 17 | 6 | 28 | 1.87 |
| 2 |
Fortaleza
|
16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 16 | 4 | 28 | 1.75 |
| 3 |
Novorizontino
|
15 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 24 | 14 | 10 | 27 | 1.8 |
| 4 |
Criciúma
|
15 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 27 | 1.8 |
| 5 |
Juventude
|
15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 25 | 1.67 |
| 6 |
São Bernardo
|
15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 25 | 1.67 |
| 7 |
Sport Recife
|
15 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 25 | 1.67 |
| 8 |
Operário PR
|
15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 17 | 2 | 25 | 1.67 |
| 9 |
Cuiabá
|
16 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 23 | 1.44 |
| 10 |
Athletic Club
|
15 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 22 | 1.47 |
| 11 |
Atlético GO
|
15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 21 | 1.4 |
| 12 |
Goiás
|
15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 21 | -7 | 21 | 1.4 |
| 13 |
Náutico
|
15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 21 | 19 | 2 | 20 | 1.33 |
| 14 |
CRB
|
15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 24 | 24 | 0 | 19 | 1.27 |
| 15 |
Ceará
|
15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 18 | -3 | 17 | 1.13 |
| 16 |
Botafogo SP
|
15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 1.07 |
| 17 |
Londrina
|
15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 19 | 24 | -5 | 15 | 1 |
| 18 |
Avaí
|
15 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 21 | -6 | 13 | 0.87 |
| 19 |
Ponte Preta
|
16 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 31 | -21 | 8 | 0.5 |
| 20 |
América Mineiro
|
16 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 27 | -17 | 6 | 0.38 |
Odds
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Fortaleza
Novorizontino
Juventude
São Bernardo
Sport Recife
Atlético GO
Náutico
América Mineiro