Botafogo SP vs América Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 02 Aug 2025

Série B Betting Preview: Botafogo SP vs América

Botafogo SP host América in this Brazilian Série B match, with kick-off set for 17:30 on Saturday 2 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Expect a Close Encounter

We’re splitting our Asian Handicap stake between 0 and +0.5 when backing Botafogo +0.25 at -138 against América. We need the hosts to win for a maximum payout although the draw means we also get a return.

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América Claimed 1-0 Victory in Last H2H

Botafogo SP were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 5-0 reverse against Avaí.

América Mineiro played out a 2-2 draw against Athletico Paranaense in their previous game, with this being at home.

Head-to-Head Statistics

América have claimed back-to-back wins over Botafogo, with both home victories coming by scorelines of 1-0 and 3-1. We’ve seen the previous 7 H2H meetings include three América triumphs, three draws and one Botafogo win.

Série B		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
16	América	19	6	3	10	20	26	-6	20:26	21
20	Botafogo SP	19	4	6	9	12	27	-15	12:27	18

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Botafogo SP vs América Prediction & Betting Tips

Make the most of Botafogo SP vs América with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline, key player prop picks and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’ll back Botafogo +0.25 for this Série B game, with odds of -138 available. We have a feeling that they can perform well and the Asian Handicap line looks more than fair for this outcome.

Knowing the players that are injured give us a helping hand when putting together football betting tips. Once we’ve also looked at the Série B form guide, we use the available stats and make predictions.

Key Botafogo SP vs América league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Botafogo in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Botafogo in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by América in 5 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by América in 17 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by América in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Botafogo in 4 of their last 7 games against América.

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 58% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

Botafogo Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -138 Watch Live Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Botafogo 1 - 0 América

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves Botafogo to win 1-0. The odds of +550 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Alejo Dramisino To Score +550

Alejo Dramisino (Botafogo) can be backed at +550 to be among the goals. We think this is the pick of the player props, with generous odds available when it comes to backing him to score at any time.

Latest Alejo Dramisino Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+550

First

+1050

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Botafogo SP vs América 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.

Close Encounter Likely According to the Betting Sites

The bookies have chalked up the draw at +210 on the 1x2 betting, with América Mineiro available to bet at odds of +145. Botafogo SP are +200 to claim victory in this Série B encounter.

There’s the option to get some insurance on your bet by going down the Draw No Bet route. This allows you to back América at -150 with a safety net or alternatively opt for Botafogo at +110.

A low-scoring contest will be predicted by several which is reflected in the fact that Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. A different angle is going for a BTTS wager and there’s -163 available for Both Teams to Score No.

Hundreds of markets are made available when it comes to Série B games, with the best football betting sites leaving no stone unturned in terms of available options.

Full-Time Result

1

+200

X

+210

2

+145

Half-Time Result

1

+300

X

-105

2

+225

Double Chance

1X

-188

12

-275

X2

-275

Draw No Bet

1

+110

2

-150

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-133

2 Hcp -0.25

+105

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-211

Over 2.5

+160

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+120

No

-163

Pablo Thomaz Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Favourite Pablo Thomaz is available at +480 to be the First Goalscorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in him to score the last goal.

Pablo Thomaz (Botafogo)

First

+245

Anytime

+480

Renato Marques (América)

First

+290

Anytime

+540

Francisco Vitor Jacaré (América)

First

+310

Anytime

+600

Gabriel Bispo (Botafogo)

First

+310

Anytime

+600

Luciano da Silva Fabio Augusto "Fabinho" (América)

First

+340

Anytime

+650

David Lopes (América)

First

+360

Anytime

+650

Guilherme Pato (América)

First

+360

Anytime

+650

Stenio Zanetti (América)

First

+390

Anytime

+750

Miguel Terceros (América)

First

+390

Anytime

+750

Fernando Elizari (América)

First

+480

Anytime

+850

Gustavinho (América)

First

+510

Anytime

+1000

Alejo Dramisino (Botafogo)

First

+550

Anytime

+1050

Lucas Canteiro Queiroz (Botafogo)

First

+575

Anytime

+1050

Felipe Amaral (América)

First

+575

Anytime

+1050

Leandro Maciel (Botafogo)

First

+650

Anytime

+1200

Édson da Cruz (Botafogo)

First

+700

Anytime

+1300

Yago Santos de Andrade (América)

First

+700

Anytime

+1300

Alexandre Egea "Alê" (América)

First

+700

Anytime

+1300

Rafael Raul Barcelos (América)

First

+750

Anytime

+1400

Paulo Ricardo "Paulinho" Ibelli (América)

First

+850

Anytime

+1600

'Miqueias' Cabral Evaristo (América)

First

+850

Anytime

+1600

Gustavo Bochecha (Botafogo)

First

+900

Anytime

+1600

Mattheus Barbosa (Botafogo)

First

+900

Anytime

+1800

Allyson dos Santos (Botafogo)

First

+950

Anytime

+1700

Lucão (América)

First

+950

Anytime

+1800

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Botafogo SP vs América Lineups & Team News

Stay informed and review the Botafogo vs América team news before placing your bets. Get the confirmed Série B lineups and the most recent injury news from us.

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