Botafogo and Santos face each other on Sunday 10.26.2025, at 20:00 (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 Santos, 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 Win
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Botafogo preview
Botafogo heads into the match with the following record in the Brazil Serie A: in 29 matches, Botafogo secured 13 victories, 7 draws, and 9 losses, maintaining an average of 1.59 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Botafogo's 2025 season, the team has achieved a total of 32 victories so far.
Botafogo has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 81 goals, of which 39 were scored in the Brazil Serie A, resulting in an average of 1.34 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Jefferson Savarino, who has found the back of the net 4 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Marlon Rodrigues Freitas has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, Botafogo has conceded 26 goals in the Brazil Serie A (an average of 0.9 per game) and 61 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.91 per match in the 2025 campaign.
Santos preview
Santos comes into the game with 28 matches played so far in the Brazil Serie A. They have secured 8 victories, 7 draws, and 13 losses, maintaining an average of 1.11 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025 season, the team has recorded 14 wins, 12 draws, and 18 losses.
Santos's attack has been highly effective, scoring 52 goals during this period. Of that total, 28 were netted in the Brazil Serie A, with an average of 1 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.18.
Santos's offensive system is led by Guilherme, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian forward has found the back of the net 10 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Neymar. The forward has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 40 goals with an average of 1.43 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 57 goals in 44 matches, averaging 1.3 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.
Home Team
Botafogo
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L L W L |
1.59 |
| Home | L W W D W |
1.79 |
| Away | W L L D L |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 45% | 50% | 40% |
| Goals | 2.24 | 2.86 | 1.67 |
| Scored | 1.34 | 1.71 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.9 | 1.14 | 0.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 28% | 43% | 13% |
| Without Conceding | 41% | 36% | 47% |
| Failed To Score | 41% | 29% | 53% |
| 1st to Score | 52% | 64% | 40% |
|
xG
|
1.51 | 1.65 | 1.39 |
|
xGA
|
1.3 | 1.19 | 1.41 |
Away Team
Santos
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W L D D |
1.11 |
| Home | L W D W D |
1.36 |
| Away | L D D L W |
0.86 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 36% | 21% |
| Goals | 2.43 | 2.29 | 2.57 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.07 | 0.93 |
| Conceded | 1.43 | 1.21 | 1.64 |
| Both Teams to Score | 46% | 43% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 36% | 7% |
| Failed To Score | 39% | 36% | 43% |
| 1st to Score | 52% | 36% | 21% |
|
xG
|
1.37 | 1.63 | 1.12 |
|
xGA
|
1.41 | 1.22 | 1.59 |
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