Serie A
Botafogo vs Santos
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 - 23:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Estádio Nilton Santos
Botafogo vs Santos Prediction & Stats - Serie A 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Botafogo vs Santos carries real history into this round of the Serie A.
The two sides meet on 16/07 (Thursday) at Estádio Nilton Santos, 23:30 (UK time).
Read the Botafogo vs Santos prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Botafogo vs Santos
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Botafogo vs Santos call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Botafogo Win
Last updated on 14-07-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Botafogo the side to beat, with roughly 47% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Serie A odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Botafogo Preview
Botafogo reach this fixture 17 match into their Serie A. Here is where Botafogo stand:
In this competition
6 won, 4 drawn, 7 lost
1.29 points per game
31 scored, at 1.82 a game
31 conceded, at 1.82 a game
Botafogo, season-wide
13 won, 6 drawn, 10 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Arthur Cabral, 7 goals
Most assists: Álvaro Montoro, 3 assists
Recent results — Botafogo
30/05/2026 16:30
27/05/2026 18:00
23/05/2026 16:00
20/05/2026 20:00
17/05/2026 15:00
Santos: how they are travelling
Santos come in 18 matches into their Serie A.
Here is what Santos FC have produced:
In this competition
5 won, 6 drawn, 7 lost
1.17 points per game
26 scored, at 1.44 a game
29 conceded, at 1.61 a game
Santos FC, season-wide
7 won, 11 drawn, 8 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Gabriel Barbosa Almeida, 7 goals
Most assists: Gabriel Barbosa Almeida, 3 assists
Recent results — Santos FC
30/05/2026 19:00
26/05/2026 20:30
23/05/2026 18:00
20/05/2026 18:00
17/05/2026 10:00
The head-to-head favours Santos
Santos have generally come out ahead of Botafogo in their recent meetings.
From 22 match(es):
Santos: 10 win(s)
Botafogo: 6 win(s)
Drawn: 6
That trend is worth factoring into the Botafogo vs Santos prediction.
Form comparison Botafogo vs Santos
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Botafogo
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
W
D
L
|
1.29 |
| Home |
W
L
D
D
W
|
1.57 |
| Away |
L
D
D
W
W
|
1.1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 35% | 43% | 30% |
| Goals | 3.65 | 3.86 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 1.82 | 2.14 | 1.6 |
| Conceded | 1.82 | 1.71 | 1.9 |
| Both Teams to Score | 82% | 71% | 90% |
| Without Conceding | 6% | 14% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 12% | 14% | 10% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.4 | 1.54 | 1.31 |
|
xGA
|
1.73 | 1.72 | 1.74 |
Away Team
Santos
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
L
W
D
|
1.17 |
| Home |
W
L
W
L
W
|
1.7 |
| Away |
L
D
D
L
D
|
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 28% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.06 | 2.7 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 1.44 | 1.5 | 1.38 |
| Conceded | 1.61 | 1.2 | 2.13 |
| Both Teams to Score | 72% | 60% | 88% |
| Without Conceding | 22% | 30% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 11% | 10% | 13% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.27 | 1.16 | 1.42 |
|
xGA
|
1.47 | 1.36 | 1.6 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Botafogo vs Santos
Match: Botafogo vs Santos
Competition: Serie A
Date: Thursday, 16/07/2026
Kick-off: 23:30 (UK time)
Venue: Estádio Nilton Santos
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Stats
The statistics for Botafogo vs Santos that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.68
League: 2.66
Both Teams to Score
80%
League: 57%
Over 1.5+
94%
League: 77%
Over 2.5+
88%
League: 50%
Cards
5.36
League: 5.11
Corners
9.39
League: 10.02
Home Team
Botafogo
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
W
D
L
|
1.29 |
| Home |
W
L
D
D
W
|
1.57 |
| Away |
L
D
D
W
W
|
1.1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 35% | 43% | 30% |
| Goals | 3.65 | 3.86 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 1.82 | 2.14 | 1.6 |
| Conceded | 1.82 | 1.71 | 1.9 |
| Both Teams to Score | 82% | 71% | 90% |
| Without Conceding | 6% | 14% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 12% | 14% | 10% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.4 | 1.54 | 1.31 |
|
xGA
|
1.73 | 1.72 | 1.74 |
Away Team
Santos
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
L
W
D
|
1.17 |
| Home |
W
L
W
L
W
|
1.7 |
| Away |
L
D
D
L
D
|
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 28% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.06 | 2.7 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 1.44 | 1.5 | 1.38 |
| Conceded | 1.61 | 1.2 | 2.13 |
| Both Teams to Score | 72% | 60% | 88% |
| Without Conceding | 22% | 30% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 11% | 10% | 13% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.27 | 1.16 | 1.42 |
|
xGA
|
1.47 | 1.36 | 1.6 |
Corners
8.95 / Match
+12% Corners / Match
Santos received +12% more corners than Botafogo in the Serie A
10.06 / Match
Bahia
(4)
São Paulo
(3)
Corinthians
(3)
Atlético MG
(4)
Remo
(9)
Internacional
(3)
Chapecoense
(4)(1)
Vitória
(5)
Grêmio
(3)
Coritiba
(7)
RB Bragantino
(4)
Palmeiras
(3)
Bahia
(6)
Fluminense
Cards
3 / Match
+7% Cards / Match
Santos received +7% more cards than Botafogo in the Serie A
3.22 / Match
Bahia
(3)
São Paulo
(4)
Corinthians
(6)
Atlético MG
(2)
Remo
(2)
Internacional
(2)
Chapecoense
(0)(3)
Vitória
(2)
Grêmio
(4)
Coritiba
(1)
RB Bragantino
(1)
Palmeiras
(4)
Bahia
(5)
Fluminense
Goals Scored
1.82 / Match
+26%
Botafogo is +26% better in terms of goals scored
1.44 / Match
Bahia
(1)
São Paulo
(1)
Corinthians
(3)
Atlético MG
(1)
Remo
(1)
Internacional
(2)
Chapecoense
(4)(3)
Vitória
(2)
Grêmio
(0)
Coritiba
(2)
RB Bragantino
(1)
Palmeiras
(2)
Bahia
(2)
Fluminense
Goals Conceded
1.82 / Match
+12%
Botafogo condeded +12% more goals than Santos
1.61 / Match
Bahia
(2)
São Paulo
(1)
Corinthians
(1)
Atlético MG
(1)
Remo
(2)
Internacional
(2)
Chapecoense
(1)(1)
Vitória
(3)
Grêmio
(3)
Coritiba
(0)
RB Bragantino
(1)
Palmeiras
(2)
Bahia
(3)
Fluminense
Serie A Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Palmeiras
|
17 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 29 | 13 | 16 | 38 | 2.24 |
| 2 |
Flamengo
|
16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 28 | 16 | 12 | 31 | 1.94 |
| 3 |
Fluminense
|
17 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 27 | 22 | 5 | 30 | 1.76 |
| 4 |
Athletico-PR
|
17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 23 | 18 | 5 | 27 | 1.59 |
| 5 |
RB Bragantino
|
17 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 22 | 18 | 4 | 26 | 1.53 |
| 6 |
São Paulo
|
17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 23 | 19 | 4 | 25 | 1.47 |
| 7 |
Bahia
|
15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 21 | 19 | 2 | 23 | 1.53 |
| 8 |
Coritiba
|
16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 21 | 19 | 2 | 23 | 1.44 |
| 9 |
Cruzeiro
|
17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 23 | 27 | -4 | 23 | 1.35 |
| 10 |
Botafogo
|
16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 30 | 29 | 1 | 22 | 1.38 |
| 11 |
Vitória
|
16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 20 | 22 | -2 | 22 | 1.38 |
| 12 |
Internacional
|
17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 20 | 19 | 1 | 21 | 1.24 |
| 13 |
Grêmio
|
17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 19 | 20 | -1 | 21 | 1.24 |
| 14 |
Atlético MG
|
17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 21 | 23 | -2 | 21 | 1.24 |
| 15 |
Corinthians
|
17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 18 | -3 | 21 | 1.24 |
| 16 |
Vasco da Gama
|
17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 22 | 28 | -6 | 20 | 1.18 |
| 17 |
Santos
|
17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 23 | 28 | -5 | 18 | 1.06 |
| 18 |
Mirassol
|
16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 23 | -5 | 16 | 1 |
| 19 |
Remo
|
17 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 20 | 29 | -9 | 15 | 0.88 |
| 20 |
Chapecoense
|
16 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 17 | 32 | -15 | 9 | 0.56 |
Odds
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