Botafogo-PB and Santa Cruz face each other on Saturday 08.08.2026, at 21:00 (UK Time), in a Brazil Serie C 2026 match. The game will take place at Botafogo-PB's home ground, the Estádio José Américo de Almeida Filho (Almeidão).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Botafogo Futebol Clube (PB) and Santa Cruz Futebol Clube, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
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Botafogo-PB preview
Botafogo-PB heads into the match with the following record in the Brazil Serie C: in 15 matches, Botafogo Futebol Clube (PB) secured 8 victories, 1 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 1.67 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Beautiful's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 15 victories so far.
Botafogo-PB has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 48 goals, of which 21 were scored in the Brazil Serie C, resulting in an average of 1.4 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Rodolfo José da Silva Bardella, who has found the back of the net 5 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Felipe Azevedo dos Santos has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, Botafogo-PB has conceded 16 goals in the Brazil Serie C (an average of 1.07 per game) and 36 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.06 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Santa Cruz preview
Santa Cruz comes into the game with 15 matches played so far in the Brazil Serie C. They have secured 7 victories, 3 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.6 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 14 wins, 7 draws, and 13 losses.
Santa Cruz Futebol Clube's attack has been highly effective, scoring 38 goals during this period. Of that total, 15 were netted in the Brazil Serie C, with an average of 1 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.12.
Coral Snake's offensive system is led by Diego De Souza Quirino, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian forward has found the back of the net 4 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Ronald Sant'anna Rodrigues. The forward has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 11 goals with an average of 0.73 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 33 goals in 34 matches, averaging 0.97 per match.
Head to head: Botafogo-PB vs Santa Cruz
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Botafogo-PB
Brazil - Serie C
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W W W |
3 |
| Home | W W W W L |
2.4 |
| Away | W W D L L |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 53% | 71% | 38% |
| Goals | 2.47 | 2 | 2.88 |
| Scored | 1.4 | 1.43 | 1.38 |
| Conceded | 1.07 | 0.57 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 47% | 29% | 63% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 57% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 13% | 14% | 13% |
| 1st to Score | 53% | 71% | 38% |
|
xG
|
1.54 | 1.78 | 1.34 |
|
xGA
|
1.71 | 1.36 | 2.02 |
Santa Cruz
Brazil - Serie C
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W W L |
1.8 |
| Home | L W L D W |
1.4 |
| Away | W W W D W |
2.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 47% | 43% | 50% |
| Goals | 1.73 | 1.29 | 2.13 |
| Scored | 1 | 0.71 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 0.73 | 0.57 | 0.88 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 14% | 63% |
| Without Conceding | 27% | 43% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 43% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 53% | 43% | 63% |
|
xG
|
1.2 | 1.18 | 1.22 |
|
xGA
|
1.56 | 1.25 | 1.84 |
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