All eyes will be on Estádio Nilton Santos as two of the Serie A’s top 4 teams go toe-to-toe with each other on Wednesday night. View our free Botafogo vs Athletico PR predictions below.
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Botafogo vs Athletico PR predictions: Hosts to draw first blood
Key stats
- While Botafogo opened the scoring in five of their last six matches, Athletico PR conceded first in four of their last six games.
- Botafogo are currently on a three-match winning run, and have no losses in their last eight games (W6, D2).
- Interestingly, Athletico PR are unbeaten in the last five skirmishes between these teams.
- Seven of the last nine clashes between Botafogo and Athletico PR went below the 2.5-goal threshold.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Botafogo are the bookies' favorites
- Botafogo: 1/1 (2.00) – 50%
- Draw: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
- Athletico Paranaense: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Although they have been the best home team in the Serie A this season (W4, D1), Athletico PR have struggled on the road, with a 1-1-2 win-draw-loss record. On the other hand, Botafogo won three of four home games played so far.
Keeping that in mind, Botafogo are the expected winners at 1/1 (2.00). Teams with these odds generally have a 50% probability of winning.
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It's also worth mentioning that seven of the last nine clashes between these teams featured less than three goals. This was also the case with five of Botafogo's last seven, and three of Athletico PR’s last four games.
On that note, under 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 4/6 (1.67). That one has a 60% chance of landing.
Last five H2Hs: Can Botafogo improve their poor recent form against Athletico PR?
It can be said that Athletico PR have no losses in their last five meetings with Botafogo. However, it's important to note that Botafogo won one of those games at the end of regulation time, but ultimately lost on penalties (first leg ended 3-2 in favour of Athletico Paranaense).
Brazil Serie A 22/10/23
Botafogo
Athletico Paranaense
Brazil Serie A 03/06/23
Athletico Paranaense
Botafogo
Copa do Brasil 01/06/23
Botafogo
Athletico Paranaense
Copa do Brasil 18/05/23
Athletico Paranaense
Botafogo
Brazil Serie A 13/11/22
Athletico Paranaense
Botafogo
Team news and form guide
Botafogo: Sights set on their fourth consecutive win
Jefferson Savarino is away on international duty, while Rafael da Silva, Jeffinho, Fernando Marcal and Matheus Nascimento are in the recovery room.
Predicted lineup: Victor (GK), Cuiabano, Bastos, Halter, Suarez, Freitas, Gregore, Tchê, Romero, Henrique & Santos.
Brazil Serie A 11/05/25
W
Internacional
0
Botafogo
4
Copa Libertadores 06/05/25
W
Carabobo
1
Botafogo
2
Brazil Serie A 04/05/25
L
EC Bahia
1
Botafogo
0
Copa do Brasil 30/04/25
W
Capital CF
0
Botafogo
4
Brazil Serie A 27/04/25
W
Fluminense
0
Botafogo
2
Athletico Paranaense: Hoping to get back to winning ways
Bento and Agustin Canobbio are the only absentees for the visitors, as both players are away on international duty.
Predicted lineup: Linck (GK), Madson, Rocha, Heleno, Esquivel, Fernandinho, Felipinho, Nikão, Erick, Christian & Mastriani.
Brazil Serie B 09/05/25
D
Chapecoense
1
Athletico Paranaense
1
Brazil Serie B 04/05/25
L
Botafogo SP
4
Athletico Paranaense
1
Copa do Brasil 01/05/25
D
Brusque
0
Athletico Paranaense
0
Brazil Serie B 25/04/25
L
Gremio Novorizontino
2
Athletico Paranaense
1
Brazil Serie B 20/04/25
W
CRB
0
Athletico Paranaense
2
Player to watch: Tiquinho Soares
Tiquinho Soares missed Botafogo’s 2-1 victory at Grêmio a few days ago for personal reasons, but is expected to be available for this match. While Botafogo have struggled against Athletico PR lately, Soares did find the net in three of the last four clashes between these teams. The 33-year-old has scored twice in three starts this season, and will fancy his chances against the Parana-based side.