Botafogo SP
Football Brazil - Série B Thu 18 Sep 18:00
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Série B Betting Preview: Botafogo SP vs Operário

Botafogo SP host Operário in this Brazilian Série B fixture, with kick-off set for 18:00 on Thursday 18 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Operário Should Put Up a Fight

Operário have a strong chance against Botafogo and we’ll side with the visitors on the Asian Handicap. It’s worth chancing the -159 with a +0.25 goal headstart, meaning that our stake is split between 0 and +0.5.

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Operário Won When They Last Played Botafogo

Botafogo SP suffered a defeat in their last game. A 2-0 scoreline occurred on the road against Athletic Club.

Operário Ferroviário played Cuiabá at home in their previous game. It was a 1-1 draw.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between Operário and Botafogo saw the former triumph at home. It was a 3-0 scoreline. There have been three draws in the past 7 H2H games along with two wins apiece.

Série B G W D L GF GA GD GD P
12 Operário logo Operário 26 9 8 9 28 25 3 28:25 35
16 Botafogo SP logo Botafogo SP 26 7 7 12 21 38 -17 21:38 28
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Botafogo SP vs Operário Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the full betting picture for Botafogo SP vs Operário, including a key match prediction, our best correct score selection, top player prop picks and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’ll divide our stake by wagering Operário +0.25 at odds of -159 for this Asian Handicap wager. We’re expecting to see a quality performance from the away team in this Série B showdown.

The football predictions are generated after consulting the team news for both sides along with the form. We are also able to analyse the latest Série B stats which can suggest how the game might unfold.

Key Botafogo SP vs Operário league stats:

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Operário in 5 consecutive games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Operário in 9 of their last 10 games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Operário in 14 of their last 20 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Botafogo in 15 of their last 20 games at home.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Botafogo in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Botafogo in 2 consecutive games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Botafogo in 2 consecutive games against Operário.

Operário +0.25 Probability

The best betting sites make it a 61.3% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Botafogo Botafogo logo 0 - 1 Operário logo Operário

A 1-0 win in favor of Operário can be backed at odds of +550. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Rodrigo Farofa Under 0.5 Shots On Target -154 BetMGM logo

Rodrigo Farofa (Operário) can be backed at -154 to not record a shot on goal. He looks like an attractive pick and we’ll have a bet on this Shots on Target outcome as the betting odds stand out.

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Gabriel Boschilia (Operário) is available to be on the scoresheet at +370. He looks like a value pick and we think that the odds offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Operário +0.25 -159
Both Team To Score No -161
Shots On Target Rodrigo Farofa Under 0.5 -154

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Botafogo SP vs Operário 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.

Little Between the Two Teams According to the Bookies

The bookies have betting odds of +165 for Botafogo SP to win this Série B clash, while you could instead opt for Operário Ferroviário at +185, with the draw being the third Full-Time Result option at +195.

There’s the option to get some insurance on your bet by going down the Draw No Bet route. This allows you to back Botafogo at -125 with a safety net or alternatively opt for Operário at -109.

The Total Goals market is a great option and Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds right now. The Both Teams to Score No wager is -161 and it’s perfect if you anticipate that one side or more will fail to score by the full-time whistle.

The top football betting sites have excellent coverage for the latest Série B matches. They supply customers with hundreds of markets and it’s down to you to find the best angle.

Jefferson Vasconcelos Braz Da Silva Favourite to Find the Net First

There is +240 available that Jefferson Vasconcelos Braz Da Silva finds the net anytime. If you’re interested in the favourite to score the first goal, then you are able to secure +550.

Player Goals
Jefferson Vasconcelos Braz Da Silva (Botafogo)
First
+240
Anytime
+550
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Vinicius Alessandro Mingotti (Operário)
First
+350
Anytime
+750
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Gabriel Bispo (Botafogo)
First
+360
Anytime
+800
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Gabriel Boschilia (Operário)
First
+370
Anytime
+800
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Player Shots On Target
Jefferson Vasconcelos Braz Da Silva (Botafogo)
Over 0.5
-175
Under 0.5
+110
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Gabriel Boschilia (Operário)
Over 0.5
-127
Under 0.5
-122
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Vinicius Alessandro Mingotti (Operário)
Over 0.5
-111
Under 0.5
-139
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Rodrigo Farofa (Operário)
Over 0.5
-100
Under 0.5
-156
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Team Stats
Botafogo SP logo Botafogo SP League Stats
Operário logo Operário League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 1 defeat and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
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Botafogo SP vs Operário Lineups & Team News

Check the Botafogo vs Operário team news before you place your bets. Stay updated with confirmed Série B lineups and the latest injury reports.

Previous Botafogo SP Lineups

14 Sep Série B
Athletic Club 2-0 Botafogo SP
06 Sep Série B
Botafogo SP 1-3 Athletico PR
30 Aug Série B
Goiás 2-3 Botafogo SP
25 Aug Série B
Botafogo SP 2-0 Vila Nova
16 Aug Série B
Remo 1-1 Botafogo SP
10 Aug Série B
Atlético GO 2-0 Botafogo SP

Previous Operário Lineups

14 Sep Série B
Operário 1-1 Cuiabá
07 Sep Série B
América 1-1 Operário
29 Aug Série B
Operário 1-0 Coritiba
24 Aug Série B
Paysandu 1-2 Operário
19 Aug Série B
Operário 0-0 Avaí
09 Aug Série B
Goiás 2-1 Operário
Brazil FlagSérie B Table
2025 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Coritiba 26 13 8 5 28:16 47
2 Goiás 26 13 6 7 32:25 45
3 Criciúma 26 12 7 7 33:21 43
4 Chapecoense 26 12 5 9 38:27 41
5 Novorizontino 26 10 10 6 29:25 40
6 Athletico PR 26 11 6 9 37:36 39
7 Remo 26 9 12 5 28:23 39
8 Cuiabá 26 10 8 8 31:30 38
9 CRB 26 11 4 11 28:23 37
10 Vila Nova 26 10 6 10 26:26 36
11 Avaí 26 9 9 8 33:28 36
12 Operário 26 9 8 9 28:25 35
13 Atlético GO 26 8 11 7 29:28 35
14 Athletic Club 26 9 5 12 29:34 32
15 Ferroviária 26 7 10 9 28:32 31
16 Botafogo SP 26 7 7 12 21:38 28
17 América 26 7 6 13 26:33 27
18 Volta Redonda 26 6 9 11 16:27 27
19 Amazonas 26 5 9 12 26:39 24
20 Paysandu 26 4 10 12 21:31 22
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 CRB 13 9 1 3 18:5 28
2 Goiás 13 8 3 2 21:12 27
3 Criciúma 13 8 2 3 22:11 26
4 Chapecoense 13 8 2 3 27:17 26
5 Novorizontino 13 7 5 1 21:11 26
6 Coritiba 13 7 5 1 17:7 26
7 Cuiabá 12 8 2 2 20:11 26
8 Avaí 13 7 4 2 20:8 25
9 Atlético GO 14 7 4 3 19:12 25
10 Vila Nova 13 7 3 3 14:9 24
11 Operário 13 6 5 2 17:8 23
12 Remo 13 6 4 3 13:9 22
13 Volta Redonda 13 5 5 3 10:9 20
14 América 13 5 4 4 16:13 19
15 Athletico PR 13 5 4 4 14:14 19
16 Amazonas 13 4 6 3 16:14 18
17 Ferroviária 13 4 6 3 15:14 18
18 Botafogo SP 13 4 5 4 11:14 17
19 Athletic Club 13 4 3 6 15:18 15
20 Paysandu 13 2 5 6 10:15 11