Botafogo U20 and Santos U20 face each other on Thursday 07.16.2026, at 01:00 (UK Time), in a Brazilian U20 2026 match. The game will take place at Botafogo U20's home ground, the Estádio Nilton Santos.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas U20 and Santos Futebol Clube U20, 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.
APWin predictions for Botafogo U20 vs Santos U20
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Botafogo U20 preview
Botafogo U20 heads into the match with the following record in the Brazilian U20: in 20 matches, Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas U20 secured 11 victories, 3 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 1.8 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Lone Star's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 16 victories so far.
Botafogo U20 has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 48 goals, of which 33 were scored in the Brazilian U20, resulting in an average of 1.65 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Cauã Zappelini Joaquim, who has found the back of the net 1 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Kauan Almeida Toledo has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, Botafogo U20 has conceded 24 goals in the Brazilian U20 (an average of 1.2 per game) and 28 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.04 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Santos U20 preview
Santos U20 comes into the game with 20 matches played so far in the Brazilian U20. They have secured 10 victories, 4 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 1.7 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 18 wins, 6 draws, and 7 losses.
Santos Futebol Clube U20's attack has been highly effective, scoring 56 goals during this period. Of that total, 33 were netted in the Brazilian U20, with an average of 1.65 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.81.
Boys from the Village's offensive system is led by Mateus Xavier de Sousa, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian midfielder has found the back of the net 5 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, João Pedro Chermont Crema. The midfielder has contributed with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 25 goals with an average of 1.25 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 31 goals in 31 matches, averaging 1 per match.
Head to head: Botafogo U20 vs Santos U20
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Botafogo U20
Brazil Brasileiro - Brasileiro U20
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W L W |
1.8 |
| Home | W W W W W |
3 |
| Away | L W L D W |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 55% | 80% | 30% |
| Goals | 2.85 | 2.7 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.65 | 1.8 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.2 | 0.9 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 55% | 60% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 30% | 30% | 30% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 10% | 30% |
| 1st to Score | 60% | 70% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.48 | 1.67 | 1.25 |
|
xGA
|
1.35 | 1.28 | 1.44 |
Santos U20
Brazil Brasileiro - Brasileiro U20
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W D L D |
1.6 |
| Home | W W L D L |
1.4 |
| Away | D W W D W |
2.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.9 | 3.2 | 2.6 |
| Scored | 1.65 | 1.8 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.25 | 1.4 | 1.1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 55% | 40% | 70% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 20% | 30% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 40% | 10% |
| 1st to Score | 60% | 40% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.82 | 2.2 | 1.51 |
|
xGA
|
1.36 | 1.36 | 1.36 |
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