Maranhão and Botafogo-PB face each other in an official match of the 2026 Brazil Serie C season. The game takes place at Estádio Governador João Castelo (Castelão) on Saturday, 09/05/2026, at 01:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Maranhão Atlético Clube vs Botafogo Futebol Clube (PB), 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 Maranhão vs Botafogo-PB

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👉 Our prediction is: Maranhão win or draw

The home team is usually a safe bet in the Double Chance market, and that is no different in the upcoming match. Our top tip is to bet a Maranhão win or draw against Botafogo-PB.

Our analysis of Maranhão points to them being the superior side, which is why they have a strong chance to win the match outright. And with the added benefit of needing only a draw at home against Botafogo-PB, their chances of cashing in the 1X Double Chance bet grow even stronger.

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Maranhão comes into the match having played 1 games in the Brazil Serie C so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 1 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 6 wins, 4 draws, and 9 losses.

Maranhão's attack has scored 18 goals during this period. Out of this total, 1 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie C, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.95.

The offence system of Maranhão is led by Emerson Freitas dos Anjos as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian midfielder has scored 1 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Jorge Wanderson da Silva Rocha, who has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 1 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 26 goals conceded in 19 matches, resulting in an average of 1.37.

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On the other hand, Botafogo-PB comes into the match having played 1 games in the Brazil Serie C so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 3 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 8 wins, 9 draws, and 3 losses.

Botafogo-PB's attack has scored 28 goals during this period. Out of this total, 1 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie C, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.4.

The offence system of Botafogo-PB is led by Rodolfo José da Silva Bardella as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 2 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Felipe Azevedo dos Santos, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 20 goals conceded in 20 matches, resulting in an average of 1.

Head to head: Maranhão vs Botafogo-PB

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Maranhão

Brazil - Serie C

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L L D D L

0.4

Home L D L L D

0.4

Away L D L L W

0.8

Away Team

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Botafogo-PB

Brazil - Serie C

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D D L W D

1.2

Home D W D D W

1.8

Away D L W W L

1.4

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Published on 9 May 2026, at 07:48 Last updated on 9 May 2026, at 07:48
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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