Botafogo SP vs Criciúma Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 19 Aug 2026

Botafogo SP vs Criciúma Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Botafogo Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -159

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We’ll split our stake by backing Botafogo +0.25 at odds of -159 for this Asian Handicap wager. It means we have a return if they draw but a nice payout should the home team claim a victory against Criciúma.

This Botafogo vs Criciúma betting analysis delivers a full overview of our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.

Botafogo SP vs Criciúma Preview

Botafogo SP clash with Criciúma at Estádio Santa Cruz, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Wednesday 19 August.

Botafogo SP have enjoyed three home wins on the bounce. In their last game, they beat Sao Bernardo away by a 1-0 scoreline.

Criciúma secured a home victory in their previous game. A 1-0 win occurred against Goiás.

Criciúma Have Won 5 of Previous 7 H2H Encounters

Criciúma have won four on the bounce against Botafogo. In the last clash, Criciúma bagged a 1-0 victory as the home side. The past 7 games involving the two teams have featured five Criciúma wins and two Botafogo victories.

Série B		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Criciúma	22	12	7	3	24	14	10	24:14	43
13	Botafogo SP	22	8	6	8	27	22	5	27:22	30

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Main Match Prediction

When Botafogo line up for this Série B game, we will back them at -159 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. We think the hosts are more than capable of avoiding defeat and might be able to land a win.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Botafogo in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Botafogo in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Botafogo in 3 consecutive games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Criciúma in 13 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Criciúma in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.

We’re always monitoring the Série B team news. Combined with the latest form, this helps us secure the best value. Our football experts also take a data-led approach, with the key numbers proving useful.

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 61.3% chance of winning. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Correct Score Prediction

Botafogo 1 - 0 Criciúma

One bet that has caught our eye is Botafogo to claim a 1-0 correct score win. This selection is available at +510 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Hygor Cleber Garcia Silva Over 0.5 Shots On Target -154

Hygor Cleber Garcia Silva (Botafogo) can be backed at -154 to record a minimum of one shot on goal. The Shots on Target market allows us to follow this selection and get an attractive price in the process.

Latest Hygor Cleber Garcia Silva Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+330

First

+700

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-

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Jefferson Vasconcelos Braz Da Silva To Score +370

Jefferson Vasconcelos Braz Da Silva (Botafogo) can be backed at +370 to be among the goals. We believe that there is merit in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop wager which means we need him to be on the scoresheet.

Latest Jefferson Vasconcelos Braz Da Silva Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+370

First

+800

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-114

Under 0.5

-

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Botafogo SP vs Criciúma 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.

Botafogo SP are available at betting odds of +180 to beat Criciúma, with their opponents trading at +163 with the bookies. Should you wish to back the draw, it’s on offer at +200 for this Série B encounter.

Criciúma and Botafogo can be backed at -127 and -114 respectively on the Draw No Bet market. This is an ideal route for bettors who want to ensure they have money back if the scoreline ends level.

The Total Goals odds suggest that Under 2.5 is the likelier outcome in this contest. As long as one team or more fails to score, then the No option on the Both Teams to Score market will pay out at -143.

It’s fantastic to find hundreds of markets on offer for Série B matches. You simply need to visit the best betting apps and select from the various football options that are presented.

Full-Time Result

1

+180

X

+200

2

+163

Half-Time Result

1

+250

X

-103

2

+240

Double Chance

1X

-217

12

-270

X2

-238

Draw No Bet

1

-114

2

-127

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-159

2 Hcp -0.25

+120

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-200

Over 2.5

+145

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-100

No

-143

There’s the chance to back Cauê Vinicius dos Santos at +480 to be the First Goalscorer, with the favourite on this market available at similar odds to find the net last.

Cauê Vinicius dos Santos (Criciúma)

First

+480

Anytime

+220

Oluwasegun Samuel Otusanya (Criciúma)

First

+700

Anytime

+320

Nicolas Godinho (Criciúma)

First

+700

Anytime

+320

Hygor Cleber Garcia Silva (Botafogo)

First

+700

Anytime

+330

Waguininho (Criciúma)

First

+750

Anytime

+330

Jefferson Vasconcelos Braz Da Silva (Botafogo)

First

+800

Anytime

+370

Guilherme Queiróz (Botafogo)

First

+850

Anytime

+380

Diego Gonçalves (Criciúma)

First

+850

Anytime

+400

Thalles Eduardo Gomes Ferreira (Botafogo)

First

+900

Anytime

+400

Jhonata Robert da Silva (Criciúma)

First

+900

Anytime

+400

Romulo Otero (Criciúma)

First

+950

Anytime

+420

Guilherme Lobo (Criciúma)

First

+1100

Anytime

+480

Jose Hugo (Botafogo)

First

+1050

Anytime

+480

Everton Morelli (Botafogo)

First

+1100

Anytime

+500

João Carlos Lopes (Criciúma)

First

+1150

Anytime

+510

Fellipe Mateus Araujo (Criciúma)

First

+1200

Anytime

+550

Kelvin Giacobe Alves dos Santos (Botafogo)

First

+1300

Anytime

+575

Romarinho (Criciúma)

First

+1300

Anytime

+600

Márcio Maranhão (Botafogo)

First

+1300

Anytime

+650

Jadson Alves de Lima (Botafogo)

First

+1400

Anytime

+650

Willean Lepo (Criciúma)

First

+1400

Anytime

+650

Rafael Gava (Botafogo)

First

+1400

Anytime

+650

Eduardo Jacinto de Biasi (Criciúma)

First

+1500

Anytime

+700

Sandry Roberto (Criciúma)

First

+1800

Anytime

+850

Marcelo Hermes (Criciúma)

First

+1900

Anytime

+850

Cauê Vinicius dos Santos (Criciúma)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

-

Hygor Cleber Garcia Silva (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-

Oluwasegun Samuel Otusanya (Criciúma)

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

-

Nicolas Godinho (Criciúma)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-

Waguininho (Criciúma)

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-

Guilherme Queiróz (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-

Jefferson Vasconcelos Braz Da Silva (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-114

Under 0.5

-

Thalles Eduardo Gomes Ferreira (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-

Romulo Otero (Criciúma)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-

Diego Gonçalves (Criciúma)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-

Jose Hugo (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-

Jhonata Robert da Silva (Criciúma)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-

Everton Morelli (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-

João Carlos Lopes (Criciúma)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-

Kelvin Giacobe Alves dos Santos (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-

Guilherme Lobo (Criciúma)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-

Fellipe Mateus Araujo (Criciúma)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-

Rafael Gava (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-

Márcio Maranhão (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-

Jadson Alves de Lima (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-

Romarinho (Criciúma)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-

Willean Lepo (Criciúma)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-

Eduardo Jacinto de Biasi (Criciúma)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-

Marcelo Hermes (Criciúma)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-

Sandry Roberto (Criciúma)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-

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Botafogo SP vs Criciúma Lineups & Team News

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