Serie B
Botafogo SP vs Vila Nova
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 - 22:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Estádio Santa Cruz
Botafogo SP vs Vila Nova Prediction & Stats - Serie B 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Botafogo SP vs Vila Nova carries real history into this round of the Serie B.
The two sides meet on 03/10 (Saturday) at Estádio Santa Cruz, 22:30 (UK time).
Read the Botafogo SP vs Vila Nova prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Botafogo SP vs Vila Nova
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Botafogo SP vs Vila Nova call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Correct Score: 1 - 1
Last updated on 30-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Botafogo SP the side to beat, with roughly 38% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Serie B odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Botafogo SP Preview
Botafogo SP reach this fixture 29 match into their Serie B. Here is where Botafogo SP stand:
In this competition
8 won, 8 drawn, 13 lost
1.1 points per game
32 scored, at 1.1 a game
36 conceded, at 1.24 a game
Botafogo SP, season-wide
9 won, 8 drawn, 13 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Everton Morelli Casemiro, 8 goals
Most assists: Rafael Gustavo Meneghel Gava, 8 assists
Recent results — Botafogo SP
29/09/2026 18:30
19/09/2026 17:30
14/09/2026 18:30
09/09/2026 18:30
03/09/2026 19:00
Vila Nova: how they are travelling
Vila Nova come in 30 matches into their Serie B.
Here is what Tigrão have produced:
In this competition
16 won, 6 drawn, 8 lost
1.8 points per game
43 scored, at 1.43 a game
31 conceded, at 1.03 a game
Tigrão, season-wide
16 won, 9 drawn, 8 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: André Luis da Costa Alfredo, 8 goals
Most assists: Janderson Santos de Souza, 8 assists
Recent results — Tigrão
25/09/2026 19:30
18/09/2026 18:30
14/09/2026 20:30
10/09/2026 18:30
04/09/2026 19:30
The head-to-head favours Vila Nova
Vila Nova have generally come out ahead of Botafogo SP in their recent meetings.
From 9 match(es):
Vila Nova: 5 win(s)
Botafogo SP: 3 win(s)
Drawn: 1
That trend is worth factoring into the Botafogo SP vs Vila Nova prediction.
Form comparison Botafogo SP vs Vila Nova
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Botafogo SP
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
L
L
L
|
1.17 |
| Home |
W
L
L
L
D
|
1.4 |
| Away |
D
L
L
W
L
|
0.93 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Goals | 2.33 | 3.07 | 1.6 |
| Scored | 1.13 | 1.67 | 0.6 |
| Conceded | 1.2 | 1.4 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 53% | 80% | 27% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 13% | 27% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 7% | 60% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.39 | 1.52 | 1.26 |
|
xGA
|
1.39 | 1.16 | 1.61 |
Away Team
Vila Nova
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
D
W
|
1.8 |
| Home |
W
W
W
W
W
|
2.53 |
| Away |
D
L
D
W
L
|
1.07 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 53% | 80% | 27% |
| Goals | 2.47 | 2.8 | 2.13 |
| Scored | 1.43 | 2.07 | 0.8 |
| Conceded | 1.03 | 0.73 | 1.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 47% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 37% | 47% | 27% |
| Failed To Score | 27% | 7% | 47% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.49 | 1.75 | 1.23 |
|
xGA
|
1.26 | 1.14 | 1.39 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Over 2.5
Our analysis shows that this match is likely to see many goals.
After reviewing Botafogo SP and Vila Nova’s recent performances, we predict this game will exceed 2.5 total goals. Both teams boast some of the strongest attacks in Serie B, which makes this a strong betting option.
👉 Prediction: Botafogo SP to Win
Backing Botafogo SP to win the match is our top betting tip.
Heading into this clash with Vila Nova, Botafogo SP is set to be the favourite, thanks to their dominant home performances throughout the season.
Fixture information - Botafogo SP vs Vila Nova
Match: Botafogo SP vs Vila Nova
Competition: Serie B
Date: Saturday, 03/10/2026
Kick-off: 22:30 (UK time)
Venue: Estádio Santa Cruz
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Stats
The statistics for Botafogo SP vs Time do Povo that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.6
League: 2.34
Both Teams to Score
57%
League: 48%
Over 1.5+
77%
League: 69%
Over 2.5+
47%
League: 43%
Cards
5.06
League: 4.88
Corners
10.73
League: 10.52
Home Team
Botafogo SP
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
L
L
L
|
1.17 |
| Home |
W
L
L
L
D
|
1.4 |
| Away |
D
L
L
W
L
|
0.93 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Goals | 2.33 | 3.07 | 1.6 |
| Scored | 1.13 | 1.67 | 0.6 |
| Conceded | 1.2 | 1.4 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 53% | 80% | 27% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 13% | 27% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 7% | 60% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.39 | 1.52 | 1.26 |
|
xGA
|
1.39 | 1.16 | 1.61 |
Away Team
Vila Nova
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
D
W
|
1.8 |
| Home |
W
W
W
W
W
|
2.53 |
| Away |
D
L
D
W
L
|
1.07 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 53% | 80% | 27% |
| Goals | 2.47 | 2.8 | 2.13 |
| Scored | 1.43 | 2.07 | 0.8 |
| Conceded | 1.03 | 0.73 | 1.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 47% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 37% | 47% | 27% |
| Failed To Score | 27% | 7% | 47% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.49 | 1.75 | 1.23 |
|
xGA
|
1.26 | 1.14 | 1.39 |
Corners
12.23 / Match
+19% Corners / Match
Botafogo SP received +19% more corners than Vila Nova in the Serie B
10.3 / Match
Ponte Preta
(5)
Athletic Club
(5)
Goiás
(6)
Novorizontino
(8)
Náutico
(2)
Cuiabá
(4)
Atlético GO
(5)(9)
Londrina
(5)
América Mineiro
(4)
Avaí
(2)
Goiás
(2)
Athletic Club
(5)
Ceará
(7)
Operário PR
Cards
2.33 / Match
+16% Cards / Match
Vila Nova received +16% more cards than Botafogo SP in the Serie B
2.7 / Match
Ponte Preta
(1)
Athletic Club
(3)
Goiás
(4)
Novorizontino
(4)
Náutico
(1)
Cuiabá
(2)
Atlético GO
(3)(0)
Londrina
(3)
América Mineiro
(1)
Avaí
(6)
Goiás
(2)
Athletic Club
(2)
Ceará
(2)
Operário PR
Goals Scored
1.13 / Match
+27%
Vila Nova is +27% better in terms of goals scored
1.43 / Match
Ponte Preta
(2)
Athletic Club
(1)
Goiás
(1)
Novorizontino
(1)
Náutico
(0)
Cuiabá
(1)
Atlético GO
(0)(2)
Londrina
(1)
América Mineiro
(1)
Avaí
(2)
Goiás
(0)
Athletic Club
(2)
Ceará
(0)
Operário PR
Goals Conceded
1.2 / Match
+14%
Botafogo SP condeded +14% more goals than Vila Nova
1.03 / Match
Ponte Preta
(0)
Athletic Club
(1)
Goiás
(3)
Novorizontino
(3)
Náutico
(1)
Cuiabá
(2)
Atlético GO
(3)(0)
Londrina
(0)
América Mineiro
(1)
Avaí
(0)
Goiás
(5)
Athletic Club
(0)
Ceará
(0)
Operário PR
Serie B Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Vila Nova
|
30 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 43 | 31 | 12 | 54 | 1.8 |
| 2 |
Juventude
|
30 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 32 | 19 | 13 | 53 | 1.77 |
| 3 |
Fortaleza
|
30 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 35 | 26 | 9 | 52 | 1.73 |
| 4 |
Novorizontino
|
30 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 49 | 27 | 22 | 51 | 1.7 |
| 5 |
Criciúma
|
30 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 31 | 27 | 4 | 50 | 1.67 |
| 6 |
Atlético GO
|
30 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 37 | 27 | 10 | 49 | 1.63 |
| 7 |
Operário PR
|
30 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 43 | 38 | 5 | 48 | 1.6 |
| 8 |
CRB
|
30 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 45 | 41 | 4 | 48 | 1.6 |
| 9 |
Sport Recife
|
30 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 40 | 32 | 8 | 44 | 1.47 |
| 10 |
Cuiabá
|
30 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 30 | 25 | 5 | 43 | 1.43 |
| 11 |
São Bernardo
|
30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 40 | 31 | 9 | 42 | 1.4 |
| 12 |
Athletic Club
|
30 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 36 | 33 | 3 | 42 | 1.4 |
| 13 |
Goiás
|
30 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 30 | 36 | -6 | 42 | 1.4 |
| 14 |
Náutico
|
30 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 38 | 37 | 1 | 41 | 1.37 |
| 15 |
Ceará
|
30 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 33 | 39 | -6 | 36 | 1.2 |
| 16 |
Botafogo SP
|
30 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 34 | 36 | -2 | 35 | 1.17 |
| 17 |
Avaí
|
30 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 30 | 41 | -11 | 30 | 1 |
| 18 |
Londrina
|
30 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 39 | 43 | -4 | 28 | 0.93 |
| 19 |
América Mineiro
|
30 | 4 | 5 | 21 | 21 | 50 | -29 | 17 | 0.57 |
| 20 |
Ponte Preta
|
30 | 3 | 4 | 23 | 17 | 64 | -47 | 13 | 0.43 |
Odds
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