Botafogo vs Ceará Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 Jun 2025

Goals Look in Short Supply

The best strategy could be to back Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market at a price of -163. This looks like a standout wager, with Botafogo and Ceará set to contest a low-scoring contest.

1-1 Draw in Pair’s Last Encounter

Botafogo have achieved back-to-back victories at home. Their last game saw them land a 1-0 away win over Santos. Renato Paiva's side managed three shots on target and enjoyed 64% possession, with a late goal from Artur Guimaraes making all the difference.

Ceará lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Atlético Mineiro 1-0. Big Grandpa recorded three shots on goal and had 45% possession.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Botafogo hosted a 1-1 draw against Ceará in the last head-to-head. The previous 6 H2H games have seen four draws along with a win for Botafogo and a victory for Ceará.

Série A		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Botafogo	12	6	3	3	16	7	9	16:7	21
9	Ceará	12	5	3	4	14	11	3	14:11	18

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Botafogo have 4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 10.3 attempts. Fogo have averaged 50.6% possession and 4.4 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 0.5 goals from 3.3 shots on goal, 9.8 attempts and 4.5 corners.

Top goalscorer Igor Jesus has found the net 3 times, with Artur Guimaraes and Jefferson Savarino scoring 2 each. The leading assistor is Artur Guimaraes with 3.

Ceará have 4 victories, 3 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 4.0 shots on goal, 9.2 attempts and 1.1 goals. The Fortaleza club average 40.9% possession, 3.4 corners awarded and 5.4 corners against, while 0.8 goals have been conceded from 9.5 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal.

Pedro Raul got 4 goals, Marllon notched 2, while Lucas Mugni and two other players scored 1. Lucas Mugni has had 3 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Botafogo confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): John Victor (GK), Vitinho, Jair Cunha, David Ricardo, Alex Telles, Gregore, Marlon Freitas, Artur Guimaraes, Gonzalo Mastriani, Santiago Rodriguez, Igor Jesus.

Ceará confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Fernando Miguel (GK), Fabiano Silva, Marllon, Willian Machado, Nicolas Vichiatto, Fernando Sobral, Diego, Antonio Galeano, Lucas Mugni, Pedro Henrique, Pedro Raul.

Botafogo vs Ceará Prediction & Betting Tips

The stats suggest that we’ll see a low-scoring Série A encounter, with a combined goal count of two or less looking the way forward. Land odds of -163 for Under 2.5 Goals.

We take note of any injuries or suspensions affecting each side before going ahead with our football predictions. The form guide and stats also help the team at Sportsgambler.com crunch the numbers ahead of the action.

Key Botafogo vs Ceará league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Botafogo games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Botafogo games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Botafogo games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 6 Ceará games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Ceará games.

Under 2.5 Probability

The bookies are estimating that there is a 61.9% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, we have this number between 65-70% based on our in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

If you want to push things a little further to get bigger odds, there’s the chance to back Under 1.5 Goals, with bettors needing one goal or less in order for the bet to secure a return.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Botafogo 1 - 0 Ceará

Botafogo are available to back at +460 to secure a 1-0 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

Santiago Rodríguez Over 0.5 Shots On Target -123

Santiago Rodríguez (Botafogo) can be backed to have a minimum of one shot on goal at -123. He stands out as a value pick when it comes to Shots on Target, with the recommendation being to wager this player prop pick.

Latest Santiago Rodríguez Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+335

First

+700

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-147

Shots

Over 2.5

+132

Under 2.5

-

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Marques Allan To Score +700

Marques Allan (Botafogo) is available at +700 to find the net. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing considering all angles and we’ll take a chance on him.

Latest Marques Allan Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+750

First

+1600

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-500

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Botafogo vs Ceará Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Make Fogo Favourites to Win

Botafogo are the skinniest price to succeed in this Série A clash, with the favourites afforded a 62% probability based on their -163 betting odds with the bookies. If you want to back the outsider, Ceará are available at +550.

If you think Botafogo can win by two or more goals against Ceará, consider them at -0.75 on the Asian Handicap at -125. You’ll even win with half your stake if they win by one goal, with the other half refunded.

The contest is predicted to be a low-scoring one and that is borne out by Under 2.5 Goals trading at short odds. Providing that at least one side fails to score, then the No pick on the Both Teams to Score market will be a winner at -163.

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Full-Time Result

1

-163

X

+240

2

+550

Half-Time Result

1

+120

X

+110

2

+550

Double Chance

1X

-1000

12

-350

X2

+125

Draw No Bet

1

-549

2

+350

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-125

2 Hcp +0.75

+105

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-163

Over 2.5

+125

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+120

No

-163

Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz Top of First Goalscorer List

Favourite Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz is priced at +380 to be the first player to find the net. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score any time at odds of +160.

Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz (Botafogo)

First

+160

Anytime

+380

Artur Victor Guimarães (Botafogo)

First

+265

Anytime

+575

Gonzalo Mastriani (Botafogo)

First

+275

Anytime

+575

Matheus Martins (Botafogo)

First

+280

Anytime

+575

Elias Manoel (Botafogo)

First

+285

Anytime

+600

Jefferson Savarino (Botafogo)

First

+310

Anytime

+650

Santiago Rodríguez (Botafogo)

First

+335

Anytime

+700

Pedro Raul Garay da Silva (Ceará)

First

+340

Anytime

+750

Alex Telles (Botafogo)

First

+370

Anytime

+850

Jefferson Ruan "Jeffinho" Santos (Botafogo)

First

+420

Anytime

+800

Aylon Darwin Tavella (Ceará)

First

+480

Anytime

+1050

Danilo Barbosa da Silva (Botafogo)

First

+550

Anytime

+1150

Luis Eduardo Soares 'Cuiabano' da Silva (Botafogo)

First

+575

Anytime

+1150

Kauê Rodrigues Pessanha (Botafogo)

First

+600

Anytime

+1100

Antonio Galeano (Ceará)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Pedro Henrique Konzen Medina (Ceará)

First

+650

Anytime

+1300

Fernando "Fernandinho" Marques Maciel (Ceará)

First

+700

Anytime

+1300

Silvio Alejandro Martínez (Ceará)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Marques Allan (Botafogo)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Fernando Sobral (Ceará)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Marlon Freitas (Botafogo)

First

+850

Anytime

+1700

Victor "Vitinho" Da Silva (Botafogo)

First

+850

Anytime

+1800

Romulo Azevedo Simão (Ceará)

First

+950

Anytime

+1900

Mateo Ponte (Botafogo)

First

+950

Anytime

+1900

João Paulo Ferreira Lourenço (Ceará)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2000

Patrick de Paula (Botafogo)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Jorge Recalde (Ceará)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2000

Bartolomeu Jacinto Quissanga (Botafogo)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Lucas Mugni (Ceará)

First

+1200

Anytime

+2200

Artur Victor Guimarães (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

+102

Matheus Martins (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-104

Jefferson Savarino (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-100

Gonzalo Mastriani (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

-100

Elias Manoel (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-116

Pedro Raul Garay da Silva (Ceará)

Over 0.5

-123

Under 0.5

-133

Santiago Rodríguez (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-147

Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

+118

Under 1.5

-213

Jefferson Ruan "Jeffinho" Santos (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+123

Under 0.5

-217

Aylon Darwin Tavella (Ceará)

Over 0.5

+133

Under 0.5

-238

Luis Eduardo Soares 'Cuiabano' da Silva (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-263

Danilo Barbosa da Silva (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-313

Pedro Henrique Konzen Medina (Ceará)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-345

Kauê Rodrigues Pessanha (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+188

Under 0.5

-357

Antonio Galeano (Ceará)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-357

Fernando "Fernandinho" Marques Maciel (Ceará)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-385

Silvio Alejandro Martínez (Ceará)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-357

Patrick de Paula (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-370

Marques Allan (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-500

Marlon Freitas (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+255

Under 0.5

-588

Fernando Sobral (Ceará)

Over 0.5

+265

Under 0.5

-625

Victor "Vitinho" Da Silva (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+265

Under 0.5

-625

Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz (Botafogo)

Over 3.5

-182

Under 3.5

-

Gonzalo Mastriani (Botafogo)

Over 2.5

-119

Under 2.5

-

Matheus Martins (Botafogo)

Over 2.5

-123

Under 2.5

-

Elias Manoel (Botafogo)

Over 2.5

-105

Under 2.5

-

Jefferson Savarino (Botafogo)

Over 2.5

-147

Under 2.5

-

Santiago Rodríguez (Botafogo)

Over 2.5

+132

Under 2.5

-

Pedro Raul Garay da Silva (Ceará)

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-

Artur Victor Guimarães (Botafogo)

Over 2.5

-137

Under 2.5

-

Antonio Galeano (Ceará)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-

Pedro Henrique Konzen Medina (Ceará)

Over 1.5

-115

Under 1.5

-

Aylon Darwin Tavella (Ceará)

Over 1.5

-111

Under 1.5

-

Luis Eduardo Soares 'Cuiabano' da Silva (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

+108

Under 1.5

-

Danilo Barbosa da Silva (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

+143

Under 1.5

-

Jefferson Ruan "Jeffinho" Santos (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

-108

Under 1.5

-

Patrick de Paula (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-

Kauê Rodrigues Pessanha (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-270

Under 0.5

-

Fernando "Fernandinho" Marques Maciel (Ceará)

Over 0.5

-278

Under 0.5

-

Silvio Alejandro Martínez (Ceará)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

-

Botafogo vs Ceará Lineups & Team News

It’s great to get the latest lineups for the match, with injuries being flagged up thanks to our up-to-date Botafogo vs Ceará team news.

The Série A squad information is a great asset when it comes to making your bets.

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