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CorinthiansLDLWDHead to head
Botafogo 12 · Draws 8 · Corinthians 9 (29 meetings, last 10 below)
Our prediction
Botafogo to win
@ 2.30Our record
Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.
Who will win?
Voting closed at kick-off.
Goals outlook
Possible correct scores
Final score: 3 – 1 – not in our list. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.
Win probability
Odds (1X2)
Botafogo vs Corinthians preview and result
Botafogo and Corinthians met in the Serie A on Sunday 17 May 2026 at 20:00 (Nigerian time). The match finished 3 - 1, 2 - 1 at half time.
Our model gives Botafogo a 44% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Corinthians 38%. Our pick was Botafogo to win with 55% confidence at odds of 2.30. The pick came in ✓. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (Botafogo or Corinthians) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.28.
Goals: we expect about 2.8 goals (1.9 for Botafogo, 0.9 for Corinthians). The chance of three or more goals is 53%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (75% confidence). 4 goals were scored.
Form and head to head
Botafogo have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (D-W-L-L-W), scoring 4 and conceding 6. Corinthians have 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-D-L-W-D), scoring 6 and conceding 8. In their last 10 meetings, Botafogo won 12, Corinthians won 9 and 8 ended level. In the table, Botafogo are 11th with 42 points and Corinthians are 17th with 37 points.
Frequently asked questions
What was the prediction for Botafogo vs Corinthians?
Our pre-match prediction is Botafogo to win (55% confidence) at odds of 2.30. Win chances: Botafogo 44%, draw 18%, Corinthians 38%.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Botafogo vs Corinthians?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 75% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 53%).
What time is Botafogo vs Corinthians?
Botafogo vs Corinthians (Serie A) was played on Sunday 17 May 2026 at 20:00 Nigerian time (WAT).
What is a safe bet for Botafogo vs Corinthians?
The double chance 12 (Botafogo or Corinthians) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.28. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.
Predictions are estimates from our model, not guarantees. 18+ only – bet responsibly. More: today's predictions · Bet Slip Builder · booking codes.
Serie A table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flamengo |
34 | 23 | 7 | 4 | 42 | 76 |
| 2 | Palmeiras |
34 | 21 | 10 | 3 | 39 | 73 |
| 3 | Cruzeiro |
34 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 60 |
| 4 | Fluminense |
34 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 57 |
| 5 | Atletico Paranaense |
34 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 54 |
| 6 | Bahia |
34 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 53 |
| 7 | Atletico-MG |
34 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 50 |
| 8 | RB Bragantino |
34 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 5 | 47 |
| 9 | Santos |
34 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 1 | 47 |
| 10 | Sao Paulo |
34 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 0 | 44 |
| 11 | Botafogo |
34 | 11 | 9 | 14 | -7 | 42 |
| 12 | Coritiba |
34 | 11 | 9 | 14 | -11 | 42 |
| 13 | Vasco DA Gama |
33 | 11 | 8 | 14 | -7 | 41 |
| 14 | Mirassol |
34 | 10 | 10 | 14 | -9 | 40 |
| 15 | Vitoria |
34 | 10 | 8 | 16 | -16 | 38 |
| 16 | Internacional |
34 | 9 | 11 | 14 | -4 | 38 |
| 17 | Corinthians |
34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | -6 | 37 |
| 18 | Gremio |
34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | -9 | 37 |
| 19 | Remo |
34 | 6 | 11 | 17 | -20 | 29 |
| 20 | Chapecoense-sc |
33 | 4 | 9 | 20 | -35 | 21 |
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