Botafogo and Corinthians face each other in an official match of the 2026 Brazil Serie A season. The game takes place at Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos (Engenhão) on Sunday, 17/05/2026, at 20:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas vs Sport Club Corinthians Paulista, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Botafogo vs Corinthians
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Fogão preview
Botafogo comes into the match having played 14 games in the Brazil Serie A so far. They have recorded 5 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses, with an average of 1.29 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 15 wins, 6 draws, and 12 losses.
Botafogo's attack has scored 51 goals during this period. Out of this total, 26 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie A, averaging 1.86 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.55.
The offence system of Botafogo is led by Danilo Oliveira as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian midfielder has scored 7 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Álvaro Montoro, who has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 27 goals with an average of 1.93 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 42 goals conceded in 33 matches, resulting in an average of 1.27.
Timão preview
On the other hand, Corinthians comes into the match having played 15 games in the Brazil Serie A so far. They have recorded 4 wins, 6 draws, and 5 losses, with an average of 1.2 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 13 wins, 10 draws, and 8 losses.
Corinthians's attack has scored 34 goals during this period. Out of this total, 13 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie A, averaging 0.87 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.1.
The offence system of Corinthians is led by Gustavo Henrique as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian defender has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Rodrigo Garro, who has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 15 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 24 goals conceded in 31 matches, resulting in an average of 0.77.
Head to head: Botafogo vs Corinthians
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Botafogo
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D W L W |
1.4 |
| Home | W L W D W |
2 |
| Away | L D W W W |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 36% | 33% | 38% |
| Goals | 3.79 | 3.83 | 3.75 |
| Scored | 1.86 | 2 | 1.75 |
| Conceded | 1.93 | 1.83 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 79% | 67% | 88% |
| Without Conceding | 7% | 17% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 17% | 13% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 67% | 38% |
|
xG
|
1.39 | 1.56 | 1.26 |
|
xGA
|
1.68 | 1.74 | 1.63 |
Corinthians
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W D L W |
2 |
| Home | W W W W W |
3 |
| Away | D L W D W |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 27% | 38% | 14% |
| Goals | 1.87 | 2 | 1.71 |
| Scored | 0.87 | 1 | 0.71 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 47% | 38% | 57% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 38% | 43% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 38% | 29% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 50% | 29% |
|
xG
|
1.14 | 1.3 | 0.95 |
|
xGA
|
1.27 | 1.19 | 1.37 |
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