Botafogo and Santos face each other on Thursday 07.16.2026, at 23:30 (UK Time), in a Brazil Serie A 2026 match. The game will take place at Botafogo's home ground, the Estádio Nilton Santos.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas and Santos 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.
APWin predictions for Botafogo vs Santos
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Botafogo preview
Botafogo heads into the match with the following record in the Brazil Serie A: in 17 matches, Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas secured 6 victories, 4 draws, and 7 losses, maintaining an average of 1.29 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Fogão's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 18 victories so far.
Botafogo has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 62 goals, of which 31 were scored in the Brazil Serie A, resulting in an average of 1.82 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Danilo Oliveira, who has found the back of the net 7 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Álvaro Montoro has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, Botafogo has conceded 31 goals in the Brazil Serie A (an average of 1.82 per game) and 49 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.26 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Santos preview
Santos comes into the game with 18 matches played so far in the Brazil Serie A. They have secured 5 victories, 6 draws, and 7 losses, maintaining an average of 1.17 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 10 wins, 14 draws, and 11 losses.
Santos Futebol Clube's attack has been highly effective, scoring 49 goals during this period. Of that total, 26 were netted in the Brazil Serie A, with an average of 1.44 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.4.
Peixe's offensive system is led by Gabriel Barbosa Almeida, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian forward has found the back of the net 7 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Gabriel Barbosa Almeida. The forward has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 29 goals with an average of 1.61 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 44 goals in 35 matches, averaging 1.26 per match.
Head to head: Botafogo vs Santos
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 | L W D W W |
2 |
| Home | W W L W D |
2 |
| Away | L W D W L |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 35% | 43% | 30% |
| Goals | 3.65 | 3.86 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 1.82 | 2.14 | 1.6 |
| Conceded | 1.82 | 1.71 | 1.9 |
| Both Teams to Score | 82% | 71% | 90% |
| Without Conceding | 6% | 14% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 12% | 14% | 10% |
| 1st to Score | 53% | 71% | 40% |
|
xG
|
1.4 | 1.54 | 1.31 |
|
xGA
|
1.73 | 1.72 | 1.74 |
Santos
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W L D L |
1.4 |
| Home | W W D L W |
2 |
| Away | L W D D D |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 28% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.06 | 2.7 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 1.44 | 1.5 | 1.38 |
| Conceded | 1.61 | 1.2 | 2.13 |
| Both Teams to Score | 72% | 60% | 88% |
| Without Conceding | 22% | 30% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 11% | 10% | 13% |
| 1st to Score | 53% | 70% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.27 | 1.16 | 1.42 |
|
xGA
|
1.47 | 1.36 | 1.6 |
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