Botafogo vs Santos Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Jul 2026

Botafogo vs Santos Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Over 2.5 Goals @ -120

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We think goals could be on the menu when Botafogo go up against Santos and we’ll play the Total Goals market. You can get -120 that there are Over 2.5 scored and those odds have plenty of juice.

Our Botafogo vs Santos betting coverage includes detailed reasoning for the main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Botafogo vs Santos Preview

Botafogo square off against Santos at Estádio Nilton Santos, with kick-off set for 18:30 on Thursday 16 July.

Botafogo suffered a defeat in their last game. A 2-1 scoreline occurred on the road against Bahia. Franclim Carvalho's men recorded just 32% possession and had six shots on target, with Huguinho being the goalscorer.

Santos claimed a home win in their previous game. A 3-1 victory occurred against Vitória. The Fish had 44% possession and totalled four shots on goal, while Miguelito, Alvaro Barreal and Gabriel Barbosa found the net.

2-2 Draw in Pair’s Last Meeting

Botafogo have gone unbeaten in their past five meetings against Santos, with the last encounter ending in a 2-2 draw. The previous 10 H2H meetings have ended in four Santos victories, four draws and two Botafogo wins.

Série A		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
12	Botafogo	17	6	4	7	31	31	0	31:31	22
15	Santos	18	5	6	7	26	29	-3	26:29	21

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Botafogo have 4 wins, 2 losses and 4 draws, averaging 2.0 goals from 13.5 attempts and 6.2 shots on goal. The Rio de Janeiro side have averaged 46.6% possession and 4.1 corners per game, conceding 1.5 goals and 5.1 corners from 13.0 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal.

Top scorer Arthur Cabral has found the net 6 times, Matheus Martins 3, with Danilo and Edenilson both scoring 2. The top assist makers are Vitinho, Alex Telles and Edenilson, all of whom have 2 on the board.

Santos have won 4, lost 4 and drawn 2, averaging 3.6 shots on goal, 8.8 attempts and 1.6 goals. Cuca's team average 48.2% possession, 4.8 corners awarded and 5.0 corners against, while 1.6 goals have been conceded from 12.3 attempts and 4.4 shots on goal.

Gabriel Barbosa is the leading goalscorer with 4, Benjamin Rollheiser has 3, with Alvaro Barreal and Moises Vieira getting 2. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Christian Oliva, Miguelito and Gabriel Bontempo who have all made 2.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Botafogo predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Raul Steffens (GK), Vitinho, Nahuel Ferraresi, Gabriel Justino, Alex Telles, Cristian Medina, Huguinho, Lucas Villalba, Jordan Barrera, Matheus Martins, Arthur Cabral.

Santos predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Gabriel Brazão (GK), Gabriel Menino, Lucas Verissimo, Luan Peres, Gonzalo Escobar, Willian Arao, Gustavo Henrique, Benjamín Rollheiser, Miguel Terceros, Alvaro Barreal, Rony.

Main Match Prediction

We expect the net to bulge plenty of times when it comes to this Série A showdown. Looking at the available stats, we will bet on Over 2.5 Goals and feel bullish with the -120 that is currently available.

Injuries and suspensions are studied by the team at Sportsgambler.com. Our football predictions also come from studying the latest Série A form, with the numbers playing a huge part before the tips are decided.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 14 Botafogo games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 17 of the last 20 Botafogo games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Santos games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Santos games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Santos games on the road.

If you go by the best football betting sites, our pick has a 54.6% chance of delivering a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Botafogo 2 - 1 Santos

Our prediction for the correct score is Botafogo to land a 2-1 victory and this is available at +600. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ronielson Rony Over 0.5 Shots On Target -111

Ronielson Rony (Santos) can be wagered to register one or more shots on goal at -111. It’s all about backing him at attractive odds when it comes to the Shots on Target market.

Latest Ronielson Rony Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+380

First

+1000

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-

Shots

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

-

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Arthur Cabral to Score +190

Arthur Cabral (Botafogo) has netted five goals in his past five Série A games on home soil. Based on the stats, we are happy to back the +190 when it comes to him finding the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Arthur Cabral Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+190

First

+500

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

+130

Under 1.5

-

Shots

Over 3.5

-105

Under 3.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Botafogo Under 5.5 Corners -143

Botafogo have failed to cover the 5.5 corners line in four straight games. We’re going to bet on Botafogo to fall short for Team Corners and this selection is available at -143.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Botafogo

Total

9.20 4.10 5.10

Home

8.80 4.50 4.30

Away

8.70 3.40 5.30

Santos

Total

9.80 4.80 5.00

Home

9.30 4.80 4.50

Away

10.00 4.50 5.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-132

Under 9.5

-108

Botafogo Corners

Over 5.5

-104

Under 5.5

-143

Santos Corners

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-164

Most Corners

1

-154

X

+650

2

+155

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Botafogo vs Santos 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 are available at -105 to come away with a triumph in this Série A clash, meaning a 51% likelihood of winning according to the published betting odds. The market suggests that Santos are least likely to win at +275.

There are two Asian Handicap options and they are Botafogo -0.5 at -104 or alternatively Santos +0.5. Either go for the favourites to win or opt for the latter and get the draw on your side at -119.

If you’re betting on Total Goals, the market is finding it hard to split Unders and Overs. The Both Teams to Score market is always popular and BTTS Yes can be backed at -149.

There are hundreds of markets when it comes to betting on the Série A coupon and we recommend visiting the leading betting sites to find the football bet that matches your view on the game.

Full-Time Result

1

-105

X

+250

2

+275

Half-Time Result

1

+155

X

+123

2

+300

Double Chance

1X

-385

12

-345

X2

-123

Draw No Bet

1

-238

2

+160

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-104

2 Hcp +0.5

-119

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-106

Over 2.5

-120

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-149

No

+107

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

Chris Ramos (Botafogo)

First

+480

Anytime

+180

Arthur Cabral (Botafogo)

First

+500

Anytime

+190

Jordan Barrera (Botafogo)

First

+525

Anytime

+200

Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira (Botafogo)

First

+550

Anytime

+210

Matheus Martins (Botafogo)

First

+575

Anytime

+220

Neymar (Santos)

First

+575

Anytime

+220

Benjamín Rollheiser (Santos)

First

+650

Anytime

+260

Edenilson (Botafogo)

First

+700

Anytime

+260

Elias Manoel (Botafogo)

First

+750

Anytime

+280

Moisés Vieira da Veiga (Santos)

First

+750

Anytime

+280

Gustavo Caballero (Santos)

First

+800

Anytime

+300

Álvaro Barreal (Santos)

First

+800

Anytime

+300

Joaquín Correa (Botafogo)

First

+950

Anytime

+350

Miguel Terceros (Santos)

First

+950

Anytime

+370

Ronielson Rony (Santos)

First

+1000

Anytime

+380

Santiago Rodríguez (Botafogo)

First

+1200

Anytime

+450

Lautaro Díaz (Santos)

First

+1200

Anytime

+460

Alex Telles (Botafogo)

First

+1200

Anytime

+480

Cristian Medina (Botafogo)

First

+1400

Anytime

+550

Thaciano Mickael Silva (Santos)

First

+1500

Anytime

+600

Christian Oliva (Santos)

First

+1600

Anytime

+650

Gabriel Menino (Santos)

First

+2000

Anytime

+800

Gabriel Bontempo (Santos)

First

+2200

Anytime

+800

Victor Vitinho (Botafogo)

First

+2200

Anytime

+850

Jordan Barrera (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

-

Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

Matheus Martins (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

Benjamín Rollheiser (Santos)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

-

Moisés Vieira da Veiga (Santos)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-

Elias Manoel (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-

Gustavo Caballero (Santos)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-

Edenilson (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-

Álvaro Barreal (Santos)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-

Joaquín Correa (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-

Miguel Terceros (Santos)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-

Ronielson Rony (Santos)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-

Lautaro Díaz (Santos)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-

Santiago Rodríguez (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-

Alex Telles (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-

Arthur Cabral (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

+130

Under 1.5

-

Chris Ramos (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-

Cristian Medina (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-

Thaciano Mickael Silva (Santos)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-

Neymar (Santos)

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-

Christian Oliva (Santos)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-

Gabriel Menino (Santos)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-

Gabriel Bontempo (Santos)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-

Victor Vitinho (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-

Chris Ramos (Botafogo)

Over 3.5

+110

Under 3.5

-

Jordan Barrera (Botafogo)

Over 3.5

+135

Under 3.5

-

Neymar (Santos)

Over 3.5

+115

Under 3.5

-

Arthur Cabral (Botafogo)

Over 3.5

-105

Under 3.5

-

Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira (Botafogo)

Over 2.5

-133

Under 2.5

-

Matheus Martins (Botafogo)

Over 2.5

-137

Under 2.5

-

Elias Manoel (Botafogo)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-

Moisés Vieira da Veiga (Santos)

Over 2.5

-105

Under 2.5

-

Gustavo Caballero (Santos)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-

Santiago Rodríguez (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-

Cristian Medina (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-

Alex Telles (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

+130

Under 1.5

-

Lautaro Díaz (Santos)

Over 1.5

-118

Under 1.5

-

Joaquín Correa (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

-154

Under 1.5

-

Ronielson Rony (Santos)

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

-

Miguel Terceros (Santos)

Over 1.5

-167

Under 1.5

-

Álvaro Barreal (Santos)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

-

Edenilson (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

-167

Under 1.5

-

Benjamín Rollheiser (Santos)

Over 1.5

-270

Under 1.5

-

Thaciano Mickael Silva (Santos)

Over 0.5

-303

Under 0.5

-

Christian Oliva (Santos)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

-

Gabriel Menino (Santos)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

Gabriel Bontempo (Santos)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

Victor Vitinho (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-

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Botafogo vs Santos Lineups & Team News

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