Botafogo and Fortaleza face each other on Sunday 12.07.2025, at 19:00 (UK Time), in a Brazil Serie A 2025 match. The game will take place at Botafogo's home ground, the Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos (Engenhão).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Botafogo and Fortaleza, 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 vs Fortaleza
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Botafogo preview
Botafogo heads into the match with the following record in the Brazil Serie A: in 36 matches, Botafogo secured 16 victories, 11 draws, and 9 losses, maintaining an average of 1.64 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Botafogo's 2025 season, the team has achieved a total of 0 victories so far.
Botafogo has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 0 goals, of which 52 were scored in the Brazil Serie A, resulting in an average of 1.44 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is , who has found the back of the net 0 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, Botafogo has conceded 34 goals in the Brazil Serie A (an average of 0.94 per game) and 0 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0 per match in the 2025 campaign.
Fortaleza preview
Fortaleza comes into the game with 37 matches played so far in the Brazil Serie A. They have secured 11 victories, 10 draws, and 16 losses, maintaining an average of 1.16 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025 season, the team has recorded 0 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses.
Fortaleza's attack has been highly effective, scoring 0 goals during this period. Of that total, 41 were netted in the Brazil Serie A, with an average of 1.11 goals per game. The overall season average is 0.
Fortaleza's offensive system is led by , the team's top scorer this season. The has found the back of the net 0 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, . The has contributed with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 54 goals with an average of 1.46 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 0 goals in 0 matches, averaging 0 per match.
Head to head: Botafogo vs Fortaleza
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Botafogo
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D W W D |
1.62 |
| Home | W W W D L |
1.94 |
| Away | D D D D W |
1.32 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 43% | 56% | 32% |
| Goals | 2.43 | 3.17 | 1.74 |
| Scored | 1.46 | 1.94 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.97 | 1.22 | 0.74 |
| Both Teams to Score | 35% | 50% | 21% |
| Without Conceding | 41% | 33% | 47% |
| Failed To Score | 38% | 22% | 53% |
| 1st to Score | 49% | 67% | 32% |
|
xG
|
1.54 | 1.77 | 1.31 |
|
xGA
|
1.29 | 1.2 | 1.37 |
Fortaleza
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W W D |
1.16 |
| Home | W W D W L |
1.42 |
| Away | W W D D D |
0.89 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 42% | 17% |
| Goals | 2.57 | 2.42 | 2.72 |
| Scored | 1.11 | 1.21 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.46 | 1.21 | 1.72 |
| Both Teams to Score | 49% | 32% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 27% | 37% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 32% | 37% | 28% |
| 1st to Score | 49% | 53% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.39 | 1.61 | 1.16 |
|
xGA
|
1.54 | 1.35 | 1.75 |
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