Fortaleza and Botafogo-SP face each other in an official match of the 2026 Brazil Serie B season. The game takes place at Estádio Governador Plácido Castelo (Arena Castelão) on Wednesday, 29/07/2026, at 01:35 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Fortaleza Esporte Clube vs Botafogo Futebol Clube, 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 Fortaleza vs Botafogo-SP
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Fortaleza comes into the match having played 19 games in the Brazil Serie B so far. They have recorded 9 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses, with an average of 1.63 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 24 wins, 11 draws, and 10 losses.
Fortaleza's attack has scored 57 goals during this period. Out of this total, 22 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie B, averaging 1.16 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.27.
The offence system of Fortaleza is led by Juan Bautista Miritello as the top scorer of the season. The argentinian forward has scored 5 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Lucas Pacheco Affini, who has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 19 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 37 goals conceded in 45 matches, resulting in an average of 0.82.
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On the other hand, Botafogo-SP comes into the match having played 19 games in the Brazil Serie B so far. They have recorded 6 wins, 6 draws, and 7 losses, with an average of 1.26 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 9 wins, 8 draws, and 10 losses.
Botafogo-SP's attack has scored 29 goals during this period. Out of this total, 24 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie B, averaging 1.26 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.07.
The offence system of Botafogo-SP is led by Everton Morelli Casemiro as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian midfielder has scored 7 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Rafael Gustavo Meneghel Gava, who has contributed with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 20 goals with an average of 1.05 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 29 goals conceded in 27 matches, resulting in an average of 1.07.
Head to head: Fortaleza vs Botafogo-SP
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Fortaleza
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W L W W |
1.8 |
| Home | W W W L L |
1.8 |
| Away | L L D W L |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 47% | 78% | 20% |
| Goals | 2.16 | 2.78 | 1.6 |
| Scored | 1.16 | 1.89 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0.89 | 1.1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 37% | 44% | 30% |
| Without Conceding | 42% | 44% | 40% |
| Failed To Score | 37% | 22% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 47% | 67% | 30% |
|
xG
|
1.52 | 1.72 | 1.34 |
|
xGA
|
1.43 | 1.21 | 1.62 |
Botafogo-SP
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D D W L |
1.6 |
| Home | W W L W L |
1.8 |
| Away | D D W L D |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 32% | 44% | 20% |
| Goals | 2.32 | 3.11 | 1.6 |
| Scored | 1.26 | 1.89 | 0.7 |
| Conceded | 1.05 | 1.22 | 0.9 |
| Both Teams to Score | 53% | 78% | 30% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 11% | 30% |
| Failed To Score | 37% | 11% | 60% |
| 1st to Score | 47% | 67% | 20% |
|
xG
|
1.37 | 1.55 | 1.21 |
|
xGA
|
1.34 | 1.12 | 1.53 |
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