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Football Brazilian Série A Wed 16 Sep 18:30
Grêmio FBPA
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Botafogo vs Grêmio Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals @ -110

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The top wager for this Botafogo vs Grêmio contest could involve a Total Goals pick. Our opinion is that Under 2.5 looks too good to miss based on the latest stats and the price of -110 stands out.

Continue reading for our complete Botafogo vs Grêmio betting analysis, delivering an in-depth look at our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Botafogo vs Grêmio Preview

Botafogo square off against Grêmio, with kick-off set for 18:30 on Wednesday 16 September.

Botafogo faced Red Bull Bragantino at home when last in action. It was a 1-1 draw. Rodrigo Bellao's team had six shots on target and enjoyed 64% possession, with Vitinho bagging the goal.

Grêmio have lost their previous four away games. Their latest contest was a 2-1 home defeat to Vasco da Gama. The Immortal Tricolor had 51% possession and five shots on goal, with Mathias Villasanti on the scoresheet.

H2H: Grêmio 5-3 Win in Previous Head-to-Head Encounter

Grêmio triumphed 5-3 at home when they last played Botafogo. Grêmio have landed victory in five of the past 10 H2H games, with Botafogo securing three wins along with two draws.

Série A G W D L GF GA GD GD P
14 Botafogo logo Botafogo 26 8 8 10 38 41 -3 38:41 32
16 Grêmio logo Grêmio 26 7 7 12 28 35 -7 28:35 28
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Botafogo – Last 10 League Games

Botafogo have 2 wins, 4 losses and 4 draws, averaging 0.8 goals from 5.5 shots on goal and 17.6 attempts. The Rio de Janeiro outfit have averaged 46.0% possession and 5.6 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.2 goals from 5.8 shots on goal, 15.8 attempts and 5.9 corners.

Players to Watch

Top scorer Santiago Rodriguez has found the net 2 times, with Vitinho, Alex Telles, Gabriel Justino and Lucas Emanuel getting 1 goals each. Alex Telles has recorded the most assists with 2.

Grêmio – Last 10 League Games

Grêmio have won 3, lost 6 and drawn 1, averaging 3.9 shots on goal, 11.4 attempts and 1.2 goals. Luis Castro's men average 49.7% possession, 5.2 corners awarded and 6.1 corners against, while 1.7 goals have been conceded from 18.7 attempts and 5.3 shots on goal.

Players to Watch

Carlos Vinicius is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Gustavo Martins and Cristian Pavon both have 2. Cristian Pavon has had 4 assists in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Botafogo predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Gabriel Batista (GK), Vitinho, Arthur Chaves, Lucas Monzón, Alex Telles, Huguinho, Danilo, Lucas Villalba, Alvaro Montoro, Júnior Santos, Arthur Cabral.

Grêmio predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Weverton (GK), Diego Caito, Wallace, Walter Kannemann, Caio Paulista, Erick Noriega, Mathías Villasanti, Cristian Pavón, Filip Krovinović, Jovane Cabral, Carlos Vinícius.

Main Match Prediction

We hope you agree with our verdict of a low-scoring encounter, with an opportunity to back the -110 for the Under 2.5 Goals selection. We are not anticipating this Série A clash to yield goals.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Botafogo games at home.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Botafogo games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Botafogo games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Grêmio games on the road.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Grêmio games on the road.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Grêmio games on the road.

The formbook is always a good place to start ahead of making football predictions. The latest Série A team news is also an important port of call, while the stats we present always tell an interesting story.

Under 2.5 Probability

According to the top bookmakers, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Botafogo Botafogo logo 1 - 0 Grêmio logo Grêmio

Botafogo can be backed to win 1-0 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the +650 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Pereira Da Silva Danilo Over 0.5 Shots On Target -159 BetMGM logo

Pereira Da Silva Danilo (Botafogo) is available at -159 to have at least one 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.

Latest Pereira Da Silva Danilo Player Prop Odds

Arthur Cabral to Score +190 BetMGM logo

Arthur Cabral (Botafogo) has netted four goals in his past seven Série A games on home soil. Based on the stats, we think that odds of +190 are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Arthur Cabral Player Prop Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Under 2.5 -110
Full-Time Result Botafogo -135
Shots On Target Pereira Da Silva Danilo Over 0.5 -159

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Botafogo vs Grêmio 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.

Bookies Expecting Fogo to Triumph

Botafogo are available at -135 to come away with a triumph in this Série A clash, meaning a 57% likelihood of winning according to the published betting odds. Grêmio are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at +375.

Botafogo -0.75 at -105 means you split your Asian Handicap stake between -0.5 and -1. You ideally want a win by two goals or more against Grêmio, although a one-goal victory means a half-stake return and a refund with the other half.

You’re able to back Over 2.5 Goals or Under 2.5 Goals at roughly the same price right now. Should you expect both teams score, then the BTTS Yes option is available at -133.

The leading football betting sites offer hundreds of markets when it comes to Série A matches. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Arthur Cabral Favourite to Score the First Goal

There is +190 available that Arthur Cabral finds the net anytime. If you’re interested in the favourite to score the first goal, then you are able to secure +480.

Player Goals
Arthur Cabral (Botafogo)
First
+480
Anytime
+190
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Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira (Botafogo)
First
+550
Anytime
+220
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Pereira Da Silva Danilo (Botafogo)
First
+550
Anytime
+220
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Matheus Martins (Botafogo)
First
+575
Anytime
+220
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Player Shots On Target
Arthur Cabral (Botafogo)
Over 0.5
-217
Under 0.5
-
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Carlos Vinícius (Grêmio)
Over 0.5
-189
Under 0.5
-
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Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira (Botafogo)
Over 0.5
-161
Under 0.5
-
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Pereira Da Silva Danilo (Botafogo)
Over 0.5
-159
Under 0.5
-
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Player Shots
Arthur Cabral (Botafogo)
Over 3.5
+107
Under 3.5
-
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Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira (Botafogo)
Over 2.5
-127
Under 2.5
-
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Pereira Da Silva Danilo (Botafogo)
Over 2.5
-147
Under 2.5
-
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Matheus Martins (Botafogo)
Over 2.5
-133
Under 2.5
-
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Team Stats
Botafogo logo Botafogo League Stats
Grêmio logo Grêmio League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 2 defeats and 6 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 7 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
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Corners
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Possession
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Top Scorers & Assists
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Botafogo vs Grêmio Lineups & Team News

Before making your bets, take a look at the Botafogo vs Grêmio team news. Stay informed with our predicted and confirmed Série A lineups and the latest injury reports.

Botafogo Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Grêmio Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Botafogo Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

12 Gabriel Batista
2 Vitinho 3 Arthur Chaves 33 Lucas Monzón 13 Alex Telles
75 Huguinho 8 Danilo
77 Lucas Villalba 10 Alvaro Montoro 7 Júnior Santos
19 Arthur Cabral
1 Weverton
27 Diego Caito 82 Wallace 4 Walter Kannemann 38 Caio Paulista
8 Erick Noriega 20 Mathías Villasanti
7 Cristian Pavón 10 Filip Krovinović 77 Jovane Cabral
95 Carlos Vinícius

Grêmio Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Previous Botafogo Lineups

12 Sep Série A
Botafogo 1-1 Bragantino
06 Sep Série A
Botafogo 0-0 Palmeiras
30 Aug Série A
Flamengo 3-0 Botafogo
24 Aug Série A
Botafogo 2-3 Athletico PR
20 Aug Copa Sudamericana
Botafogo 1-0 Cienciano
16 Aug Série A
Vitória 1-0 Botafogo

Previous Grêmio Lineups

12 Sep Série A
Grêmio 1-2 Vasco da Gama
07 Sep Série A
Vitória 1-0 Grêmio
03 Sep Copa do Brasil
Grêmio 3-1 Internacional
30 Aug Série A
Grêmio 3-1 Chapecoense
27 Aug Copa do Brasil
Internacional 0-0 Grêmio
23 Aug Série A
Bragantino 1-0 Grêmio

Injuries & Suspensions

Botafogo Injury Table
Type Name Info
Kaio Muscle
Grêmio Injury Table
Type Name Info
Joao Lucas Knee
Team Squads

Botafogo Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Rodrigo Bellao

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Vitinho 2 D 24 1903 22 3 1 2 3 0
Alex Telles 13 D 23 1755 23 0 3 4 3 0
Arthur Cabral 19 F 21 1697 21 2 7 1 4 1
Nahuel Ferraresi 5 D 22 1660 18 6 1 0 6 0
Danilo 8 M 19 1583 18 1 7 2 1 0

Grêmio Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Luis Castro

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Weverton 1 G 24 2160 24 0 0 1 2 0
Carlos Vinicius 95 F 25 1936 23 2 10 1 4 0
Cristian Pavon 7 F 23 1736 20 3 2 4 6 0
Francis Amuzu 9 M 22 1436 17 5 1 3 0 0
Erick Noriega 8 D 19 1426 17 7 1 1 4 0
Brazil FlagSérie A Table
Serie A Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Flamengo 27 17 6 4 53:22 57
2 Palmeiras 27 16 8 3 47:21 56
3 Athletico PR 27 13 7 7 41:31 46
4 Bahia 27 12 10 5 42:33 46
5 Fluminense 27 12 9 6 41:35 45
6 Cruzeiro 27 12 6 9 39:39 42
7 Atlético MG 26 11 6 9 35:31 39
8 Coritiba 27 10 8 9 37:38 38
9 Bragantino 26 10 6 10 32:29 36
10 Santos 26 9 8 9 39:39 35
11 São Paulo 26 9 6 11 31:30 33
12 Vitória 27 9 6 12 27:39 33
13 Corinthians 27 8 8 11 28:29 32
14 Botafogo 26 8 8 10 38:41 32
15 Mirassol 27 7 8 12 31:42 29
16 Grêmio 26 7 7 12 28:35 28
17 Vasco da Gama 26 7 7 12 29:41 28
18 Internacional 27 6 10 11 30:35 28
19 Remo 27 5 8 14 31:45 23
20 Chapecoense 26 3 8 15 28:52 17
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Fluminense 14 10 3 1 24:14 33
2 Flamengo 13 9 3 1 26:9 30
3 Palmeiras 13 9 3 1 23:9 30
4 Athletico PR 13 8 4 1 23:10 28
5 Vitória 13 9 1 3 17:9 28
6 Cruzeiro 14 7 4 3 24:16 25
7 Atlético MG 12 7 4 1 22:15 25
8 São Paulo 12 7 3 2 20:10 24
9 Bahia 14 6 6 2 22:14 24
10 Grêmio 13 7 3 3 22:16 24
11 Santos 14 6 4 4 20:18 22
12 Bragantino 13 6 2 5 19:14 20
13 Mirassol 14 5 5 4 19:21 20
14 Vasco da Gama 13 6 2 5 16:18 20
15 Coritiba 14 5 4 5 19:19 19
16 Botafogo 13 4 6 3 21:18 18
17 Corinthians 14 5 3 6 14:13 18
18 Remo 13 3 5 5 17:17 14
19 Internacional 14 3 5 6 16:16 14
20 Chapecoense 13 2 5 6 18:29 11

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