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BotafogoDWLLW
SantosLWDDLHead to head
Botafogo 1 · Draws 0 · Santos 0 (1 meetings)
Our prediction
Botafogo to win
@ 1.97Our 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: 2 – 1 – 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 Santos preview and result
Botafogo and Santos met in the Serie A on Thursday 16 July 2026 at 23:30 (Nigerian time). The match finished 2 - 1, 1 - 0 at half time.
Our model gives Botafogo a 49% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Santos 34%. Our pick was Botafogo to win with 55% confidence at odds of 1.97. The pick came in ✓. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (Botafogo or Santos) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.25.
Goals: we expect about 3.3 goals (1.6 for Botafogo, 1.8 for Santos). The chance of three or more goals is 65%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (85% confidence). 3 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. Santos have 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-W-D-D-L), scoring 5 and conceding 6. In their last 1 meeting, Botafogo won 1, Santos won 0 and 0 ended level. In the table, Botafogo are 11th with 42 points and Santos are 9th with 47 points.
Frequently asked questions
What was the prediction for Botafogo vs Santos?
Our pre-match prediction is Botafogo to win (55% confidence) at odds of 1.97. Win chances: Botafogo 49%, draw 17%, Santos 34%.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Botafogo vs Santos?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 85% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 65%).
What time is Botafogo vs Santos?
Botafogo vs Santos (Serie A) was played on Thursday 16 July 2026 at 23:30 Nigerian time (WAT).
What is a safe bet for Botafogo vs Santos?
The double chance 12 (Botafogo or Santos) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.25. 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 |
33 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 54 |
| 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 |
33 | 10 | 8 | 15 | -13 | 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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