Athletico Paranaense vs Botafogo Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 29 Mar 2026
Série A Betting Preview: Athletico Paranaense vs Botafogo
Athletico Paranaense clash with Botafogo, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Sunday 29 March.
We’re going for a straight pick on Athletico Paranaense when it comes to the Full-Time Result market. We think the hosts can achieve some kind of victory against Botafogo, with odds of -102 currently available.
Athletico Paranaense won their last Série A game, beating Coritiba at home by a 2-0 scoreline and making it two league wins on the spin. Odair Hellmann's men had four shots on target and boasted 54% possession, with Dudu and Kevin Viveros each scoring one goal.
Botafogo won their previous game. It was on the road where Red Bull Bragantino were beaten 2-1. Fogo had 41% of possession and three shots on goal, with Alex Telles and Alexander Barboza both on target.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Botafogo have gone unbeaten in their past three meetings with Athletico. Their last encounter involved a 1-0 Botafogo away victory. The previous 10 H2H meetings have ended in five Athletico victories, three draws and two Botafogo wins.
| Série A | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |  Athletico PR |
7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 10:7 | 13 |
| 17 |  Botafogo |
6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 12 | -2 | 10:12 | 6 |
4 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.4 goals from 8.0 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal. Athletico have had 47.3% possession and 5.1 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.0 goals from 7.7 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 4.9 corners.
Top scorers are Stiven Mendoza and Kevin Viveros on 3 goals, while Julimar has racked up 2. Gaston Americo Benavidez and Lucas Esquivel have been top assistors with 2.
Botafogo have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 2.1 goals from 7.9 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal. The Rio de Janeiro club average 49.6% possession, 3.4 corners awarded and 4.7 corners against them, while conceding 2.0 goals from 10.9 attempts and 5.3 shots on goal.
Danilo got 5 goals, Fernando Marcal notched 3, while Alex Telles and two other players scored 2. Alvaro Montoro has managed 3 assists in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Athletico Paranaense predicted lineup (4-3-3): Santos (GK), Gastón Benavídez, Carlos Terán, Arthur Dias, Lucas Esquivel, Juan Portilla, Luiz Gustavo, Bruno Zapelli, Stiven Mendoza, Kevin Viveros, Julimar.
Botafogo predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Raul Steffens (GK), Vitinho, Bastos, Alexander Barboza, Alex Telles, Cristian Medina, Allan, Santiago Rodríguez, Alvaro Montoro, Matheus Martins, Júnior Santos.
Athletico Paranaense vs Botafogo Prediction & Betting Tips
Our Athletico Paranaense vs Botafogo betting outlook has it all, including a trusted match forecast, our predicted score, top player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.
Match Prediction
Athletico Paranaense can’t be ignored when they play this Série A clash, especially as odds of -102 are available for this prediction. Head to the Full-Time Result market to back this value selection.
We’re always focused on the Série A form guide to identify the latest betting trends. When it comes to key players getting injured, that can also have a bearing. The latest stats provide even more information to make a football prediction.
Key Athletico Paranaense vs Botafogo league stats:
Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 50.5% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.
If you want to wager Athletico to win at bigger odds, why not consider a bet on the Double Result? You simply need them to be leading at half-time and full-time.
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Correct Score Prediction
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There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing Athletico to win 1-0. We can’t pass up the odds of +510 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.
Player Prop Picks
Kevin Viveros (Athletico PR) has scored in his past two Série A games. There are odds of +155 available for this Anytime Goalscorer wager and we think this is a value proposition for the player to find the net.
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Bet Builder Tips
Our same-game multi selections include Athletico Paranaense to come out on top, two or less goals to be scored along with Kevin Viveros (Athletico PR) to find the net.
Should you want to back different outcomes for the same football game, then a bet builder will suit your needs. The bookies have created this personalised betting tool where you can hand-pick different selections and combine the odds together.
Athletico Paranaense vs Botafogo Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The Athletico Paranaense betting odds are -102 which means that they’re favourites to land victory in this Série A encounter. It’s also suggested by the bookies that this team have a 51% chance of winning. If you’re searching for a different slant, Botafogo are available at +295.
There are two Asian Handicap options and they are Athletico -0.5 at -102 or alternatively Botafogo +0.5. Either go for the favourites to win or opt for the latter and get the draw on your side at -122.
A low-scoring contest will be anticipated by many and Under 2.5 Goals currently has the shortest odds. A different approach is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been priced at -127.
There are hundreds of markets from which to select your preferred bet when it comes to Série A matches. The leading football betting sites push the boat out to provide lots of choice.
There is +155 available that Kevin Viveros finds the net anytime, while the favourite to score the first goal is on offer at +380.
- Série A: 05/10 2024 Athletico PR 0 Botafogo 1
- Série A: 20/06 2024 Botafogo 1 Athletico PR 1
- Série A: 22/10 2023 Botafogo 1 Athletico PR 1
- Série A: 03/06 2023 Athletico PR 1 Botafogo 0
- Copa do Brasil: 01/06 2023 Botafogo 3 Athletico PR 4
- Copa do Brasil: 18/05 2023 Athletico PR 3 Botafogo 2
- Série A: 13/11 2022 Athletico PR 3 Botafogo 0
- Série A: 24/07 2022 Botafogo 2 Athletico PR 0
- Série A: 06/01 2021 Botafogo 0 Athletico PR 2
- Série A: 09/09 2020 Athletico PR 1 Botafogo 1
Athletico Paranaense League Stats
Botafogo League Stats
- 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 0.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.14 corners awarded and 4.86 corners conceded in the last 7 matches
- An average of 6.75 corners awarded and 3.00 corners against in the last 4 home matches
- An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 7 matches
- An average of 9.75 corners awarded in the last 4 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 3 of the last 7 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 1 of the last 4 home matches
- An average of 3.40 corners awarded and 4.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.80 corners awarded and 6.10 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 8.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.90 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 47.29% possession in the last 7 matches
- An average of 53.25% possession in the last 4 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 7 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 4 home matches
- An average of 49.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 48.90% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Athletico Paranaense this season are Kevin Viveros (3), Stiven Mendoza (3), Julimar (2)
- Top Assistors for Athletico Paranaense this season are Gaston Americo Benavidez (2), Lucas Esquivel (2), Bruno Zapelli (1)
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Athletico Paranaense vs Botafogo Lineups & Team News
Don’t miss the latest Athletico vs Botafogo team news before you bet. We’ll share the predicted and confirmed lineups for Série A together with updated injury news.
Athletico Paranaense Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Botafogo Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Athletico Paranaense Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Botafogo Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Previous Athletico Paranaense Lineups
Previous Botafogo Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Athletico Paranaense Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Odair Hellmann
Botafogo Player Stats & Squad
Série A Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palmeiras | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 17:8 | 19 |
| 2 | São Paulo | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 10:5 | 16 |
| 3 | Fluminense | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 13:9 | 16 |
| 4 | Flamengo | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13:5 | 14 |
| 5 | Bahia | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 9:7 | 14 |
| 6 | Athletico PR | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10:7 | 13 |
| 7 | Coritiba | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 9:8 | 13 |
| 8 | Grêmio | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 13:12 | 11 |
| 9 | Vasco da Gama | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 13:13 | 11 |
| 10 | Vitória | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8:10 | 10 |
| 11 | Corinthians | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 7:7 | 10 |
| 12 | Internacional | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7:9 | 8 |
| 13 | Atlético MG | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8:11 | 8 |
| 14 | Bragantino | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6:10 | 8 |
| 15 | Chapecoense | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 9:11 | 7 |
| 16 | Santos | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 10:13 | 7 |
| 17 | Botafogo | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 10:12 | 6 |
| 18 | Mirassol | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8:10 | 6 |
| 19 | Remo | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 10:15 | 6 |
| 20 | Cruzeiro | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 8:16 | 4 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palmeiras | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10:3 | 12 |
| 2 | Fluminense | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7:3 | 12 |
| 3 | Grêmio | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10:5 | 10 |
| 4 | Vasco da Gama | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8:6 | 10 |
| 5 | São Paulo | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6:2 | 9 |
| 6 | Vitória | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6:2 | 9 |
| 7 | Athletico PR | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6:3 | 9 |
| 8 | Atlético MG | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7:5 | 8 |
| 9 | Flamengo | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:1 | 7 |
| 10 | Chapecoense | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 8:6 | 6 |
| 11 | Bahia | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:2 | 5 |
| 12 | Remo | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7:6 | 5 |
| 13 | Mirassol | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6:6 | 5 |
| 14 | Santos | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:5 | 5 |
| 15 | Corinthians | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:5 | 4 |
| 16 | Bragantino | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:5 | 4 |
| 17 | Botafogo | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:3 | 3 |
| 18 | Cruzeiro | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5:6 | 3 |
| 19 | Coritiba | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1:2 | 3 |
| 20 | Internacional | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3:5 | 3 |
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