Botafogo vs Atlético Mineiro Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Sep 2025

Série A Betting Preview: Botafogo vs Atlético Mineiro

Botafogo host Atlético Mineiro in this Brazilian Série A fixture, with kick-off set for 17:30 on Saturday 20 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Botafogo look a great bet to beat Atlético Mineiro on the Full-Time Result market. You can get odds of -161 with BetMGM that the home team claim a victory and this looks like a value wager based on the latest stats and team news.

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Botafogo played Mirassol at home in their last game. It was a 3-3 draw. The Rio de Janeiro team enjoyed 57% possession and managed four shots on target, while Jefferson Savarino, Christopher Ramos and Alvaro Montoro got among the goals.

Atlético Mineiro played Santos at home in their previous Série A game. It was a 1-1 draw. Galo recorded four shots on goal and had 44% possession, while Igor Gomes found the net.

On Wednesday night, Atlético visited Bolivar in the Copa Sudamericana and drew 2-2.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 1-0 in favour of home side Atlético when they last played Botafogo. The past 10 H2H meetings have included five victories for Botafogo, four wins for Atlético and a single draw.

Série A		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Botafogo	38	17	12	9	58	38	20	58:38	63
11	Atlético MG	38	12	12	14	43	44	-1	43:44	48

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4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 11.9 attempts. Botafogo have had 57.8% possession and 5.2 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.0 goals from 3.3 shots on goal and 7.8 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 4.5 corners.

Christopher Ramos is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Jefferson Savarino, Alvaro Montoro, Fernando Marcal and Arthur Cabral each have 2. The leading assistors have been Santiago Rodriguez and Alex Telles with 3.

Atlético have 2 victories, 6 defeats and 2 draws, averaging 11.1 attempts, 4.0 shots on goal and 1.0 goals. Galo average 50.5% possession, 5.6 corners awarded and 4.3 corners against them, while 1.5 goals have been conceded from 4.4 shots on goal and 9.5 attempts.

Hulk got 3 goals, Igor Gomes notched 2, while Gustavo Scarpa and two other players scored 1. Gustavo Scarpa, Hulk and Tomas Cuello have clocked up 1 assists each in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Botafogo confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Leonardo Linck (GK), Vitinho, Kaio, Alexander Barboza, Fernando Marcal, Newton, Marlon Freitas, Santiago Rodriguez, Jefferson Savarino, Alvaro Montoro, Christopher Ramos.

Atlético Mineiro confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Everson (GK), Lyanco, Vitor Hugo, Junior Alonso, Natanael, Fausto Vera, Alan Franco, Caio Paulista, Igor Gomes, Reinier, Hulk.

Botafogo vs Atlético Mineiro Prediction & Betting Tips

From our main match prediction to correct score advice, a corners pick, must-watch player props and a custom bet builder — this Botafogo vs Atlético Mineiro betting preview covers it all.

Match Prediction

There are several reasons to back Botafogo, especially considering that you can get value odds of -161. We think that the favourites will have too much in hand for this Série A encounter.

Our football predictions are always well-researched and it starts with a combination of team news and form guide. Once we have a clear idea of what might happen, we match up the latest Série A data.

Key Botafogo vs Atlético Mineiro league stats:

• Atlético MG have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Atlético MG have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• Atlético MG have lost their last 2 games on the road.

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 61.7% prospect of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Botafogo To Win @ -161 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Botafogo 2 - 0 Atlético

Botafogo are available at +550 to win by a 2-0 scoreline. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Santiago Rodríguez Under 0.5 Shots On Target -147

Santiago Rodríguez (Botafogo) can be backed at -147 to not have a shot on goal. It’s really hard to rule him out at an attractive price for the Shots on Target betting market.

Latest Santiago Rodríguez Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+450

First

+950

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-154

Shots

Over 1.5

-128

Under 1.5

-

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Jefferson Savarino to Score +330

Jefferson Savarino (Botafogo) has managed two goals in his past four Série A games. He looks like a value bet to find the net and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer pick at odds of +330.

Latest Jefferson Savarino Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+350

First

+700

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-102

Shots

Over 2.5

+105

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Botafogo Under 6.5 Corners -147

The 6.5 corners line has not been covered by Botafogo in nine straight home games, while the past seven Atlético Mineiro matches have seen under 6.5 corners conceded. We can use these numbers for our gain, with odds of -147 that Botafogo come up short when it comes to the Team Corners line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Botafogo

Total

9.70 5.20 4.50

Home

9.80 5.60 4.20

Away

9.20 4.40 4.80

Atlético

Total

9.90 5.60 4.30

Home

10.60 7.80 2.80

Away

11.70 5.10 6.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-147

Under 9.5

+104

Botafogo Corners

Over 5.5

-138

Under 5.5

-100

Atlético Corners

Over 3.5

-163

Under 3.5

+120

Most Corners

1

-244

X

+700

2

+260

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Botafogo vs Atlético Mineiro 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.

With a roughly 58% chance of triumphing, the bookmakers aren’t giving too much away with their -137 betting odds for Botafogo winning this Série A clash. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Atlético Mineiro are trading at +410.

Botafogo -0.75 at -102 means you split your Asian Handicap stake between -0.5 and -1. You ideally want a win by two goals or more against Atlético, although a one-goal victory means a half-stake return and a refund with the other half.

The Total Goals odds suggest that Under 2.5 is the likelier outcome in this contest. Both Teams to Score betting is always popular and the No option on the BTTS market is available at -175.

When it comes to every Série A match, you will find hundreds of markets available. Go through the various attractive options which are available at the best football betting sites.

Full-Time Result

1

-137

X

+245

2

+410

Half-Time Result

1

+145

X

+104

2

+430

Double Chance

1X

-667

12

-357

X2

-102

Draw No Bet

1

-370

2

+245

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-102

2 Hcp +0.75

-122

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-189

Over 2.5

+143

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+123

No

-175

Arthur Cabral is the market leader at +360 to be the First Goalscorer. Should you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Arthur Cabral (Botafogo)

First

+180

Anytime

+360

Artur Victor Guimarães (Botafogo)

First

+300

Anytime

+575

Givanildo Souza "Hulk" (Atlético MG)

First

+320

Anytime

+600

Jefferson Savarino (Botafogo)

First

+350

Anytime

+700

Matheus Martins (Botafogo)

First

+350

Anytime

+700

Joaquín Correa (Botafogo)

First

+370

Anytime

+750

Álvaro Montoro (Botafogo)

First

+450

Anytime

+900

Santiago Rodríguez (Botafogo)

First

+450

Anytime

+950

Ronielson Da Silva Barbosa "Rony" (Atlético MG)

First

+475

Anytime

+900

Jefferson Ruan Santos "Jeffinho" (Botafogo)

First

+475

Anytime

+900

Alex Telles (Botafogo)

First

+525

Anytime

+1100

Isaac Aguiar Tomich (Atlético MG)

First

+540

Anytime

+1100

'Biel' Teixeira Aragão (Atlético MG)

First

+550

Anytime

+1100

Jose Antonio dos Santos Júnior (Atlético MG)

First

+550

Anytime

+1100

João Marcelo Soares de Freitas (Atlético MG)

First

+575

Anytime

+1000

Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira (Botafogo)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Tomás Cuello (Atlético MG)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Eduardo Pereira Rodrigues Sotero (Atlético MG)

First

+800

Anytime

+1500

Reinier (Atlético MG)

First

+800

Anytime

+1500

Gustavo Scarpa (Atlético MG)

First

+900

Anytime

+1700

Marques Allan (Botafogo)

First

+900

Anytime

+1800

Gabriel Menino (Atlético MG)

First

+950

Anytime

+1800

Marlon Freitas (Botafogo)

First

+950

Anytime

+1900

Victor Da Silva "Vitinho" (Botafogo)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2000

Mateo Ponte (Botafogo)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2200

Artur Victor Guimarães (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

+123

Givanildo Souza "Hulk" (Atlético MG)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

+112

Jefferson Savarino (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-102

Matheus Martins (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-105

Joaquín Correa (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-114

Ronielson Da Silva Barbosa "Rony" (Atlético MG)

Over 0.5

-108

Under 0.5

-147

Álvaro Montoro (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-149

Santiago Rodríguez (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-154

Arthur Cabral (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

+107

Under 1.5

-182

Jose Antonio dos Santos Júnior (Atlético MG)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-182

'Biel' Teixeira Aragão (Atlético MG)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-182

Isaac Aguiar Tomich (Atlético MG)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-182

Jefferson Ruan Santos "Jeffinho" (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-182

João Marcelo Soares de Freitas (Atlético MG)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-208

Alex Telles (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+133

Under 0.5

-213

Tomás Cuello (Atlético MG)

Over 0.5

+148

Under 0.5

-238

Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-286

Eduardo Pereira Rodrigues Sotero (Atlético MG)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-294

Gustavo Scarpa (Atlético MG)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-313

Reinier (Atlético MG)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-333

Marques Allan (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-417

Gabriel Menino (Atlético MG)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-455

Marlon Freitas (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-500

Victor Da Silva "Vitinho" (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-526

Mateo Ponte (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-667

Givanildo Souza "Hulk" (Atlético MG)

Over 2.5

-115

Under 2.5

-

Jefferson Savarino (Botafogo)

Over 2.5

+105

Under 2.5

-

Matheus Martins (Botafogo)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-

Joaquín Correa (Botafogo)

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-

Gustavo Scarpa (Atlético MG)

Over 1.5

+117

Under 1.5

-

Tomás Cuello (Atlético MG)

Over 1.5

+115

Under 1.5

-

João Marcelo Soares de Freitas (Atlético MG)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-

Jose Antonio dos Santos Júnior (Atlético MG)

Over 1.5

-111

Under 1.5

-

'Biel' Teixeira Aragão (Atlético MG)

Over 1.5

-109

Under 1.5

-

Isaac Aguiar Tomich (Atlético MG)

Over 1.5

-111

Under 1.5

-

Alex Telles (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

+130

Under 1.5

-

Jefferson Ruan Santos "Jeffinho" (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-

Ronielson Da Silva Barbosa "Rony" (Atlético MG)

Over 1.5

-159

Under 1.5

-

Santiago Rodríguez (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

-128

Under 1.5

-

Álvaro Montoro (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

-152

Under 1.5

-

Eduardo Pereira Rodrigues Sotero (Atlético MG)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

-

Reinier (Atlético MG)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

Victor Da Silva "Vitinho" (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-

Botafogo vs Atlético Mineiro Lineups & Team News

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