Legendary Brazilian clubs Santos and Botafogo will battle it out on 1 June at the famous Estadio Urbano Caldeira in what is expected to be a tight clash between two old acquaintances.
If you are wondering how the game might end, you should check out Football Whispers’ top Santos vs Botafogo betting tips below.
In the meantime, you should pay attention to our key Brazilian Serie A betting tips as well, as we have exclusive information to share with you.
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Santos vs Botafogo prediction: Dull affair at Estadio Urbano Caldeira
Key Stats
- We saw over 4.5 bookings in three of the last five Santos vs Botafogo head-to-heads.
- 50.0% of the last 10 meetings resulted in ties.
- Botafogo shared the spoils in one of their last two domestic league games.
Correct score prediction: Santos 0-0 Botafogo
Sadly, the goalless tie is the most common result these two teams have given the fans in recent years. We are confident that our key Santos vs Botafogo prediction will succeed, as the visitors’ last Brazilian Serie A clash resulted in a 0-0 tie, as Flamenco failed to make chances count.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies can’t decide
- HOME: 81/50 (2.62) – 36.7%
- DRAW: 21/10 (3.10) – 30.0%
- AWAY: 19/10 (2.90) – 33.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Over 4.5 bookings at Estadio Urbano Caldeira seems plausible, as the odds connected to our key Santos vs Botafogo prediction are priced at 5/4 (2.25), which translates to a 44.4% chance of success.
The bookmakers had a hard time deciding who the expected winner should be this week, but in the end, they singled out Santos as the favourites to win, with a 36.7% implied probability, which only narrowly beats Botafogo’s 33.3% shot at the three points.
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Most recent H2Hs: Santos don’t lose at home
Brazil Serie A 26/11/23
Botafogo
Santos
Brazil Serie A 23/07/23
Santos
Botafogo
Brazil Serie A 10/11/22
Botafogo
Santos
Brazil Serie A 21/07/22
Santos
Botafogo
Brazil Serie A 17/01/21
Santos
Botafogo
Botafogo’s last victory over Santos at Estadio Urbano Caldeira came 12 years ago, back in 2013.
Santos team news and form: Bad news for Cleber Xavier
Santos’ manager will not be able to count on a few key performers this week. We are talking about the likes of Yeferson Soteldo, Diego Pituca, Joao Schmidt, and centre-back Ze Ivaldo, who is suspended and will skip this match.
Predicted lineup: Brazao (GK), Basso, Godoy, Petroni, Souza, Rincon, Ze Rafael, Guilherme, Neymar, Barreal & Washington
Brazil Serie A 12/05/25
D
Ceara
0
Santos
0
Brazil Serie A 04/05/25
L
Gremio
1
Santos
0
Copa do Brasil 01/05/25
D
CRB
1
Santos
1
Brazil Serie A 27/04/25
L
Bragantino
2
Santos
1
Brazil Serie A 20/04/25
L
Sao Paulo
2
Santos
1
Botafogo team news and form: Visitors’ chances look bleak
Currently, Botafogo are in 11th place. However, things could easily change if coach Renato Paiva’s players don’t keep their cool on Sunday. Botafogo’s manager will have to find suitable replacements for injured Matheus Martins, Bastos, and David Ricardo.
Predicted lineup: John (GK), Ricardo, Telles, Cunha, Viitnho, Allan, Gregore, Freitas, Cuiabano, Jesus & Seso
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
Player to watch: Neymar
Understandably, Brazilian legend Neymar will be under the spotlight this week, as Santos take on Botafogo. The injury-plagued player was on the bench last week, and it will be interesting to see if he will be able to get more minutes on the 1st of June.
Neymar is hoping for minutes
The former Barcelona superstar has missed too many matches for Santos already. Seeing as he seems fit, we are convinced he will take part in the very important game this week. Our key Santos vs Botafogo prediction relies heavily on Neymar, but he has to step up his game, as he couldn’t score nor assist in his three matches for his club so far this season.