Ceará vs Botafogo Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 19 Oct 2025

Série A Betting Preview: Ceará vs Botafogo

Ceará host Botafogo in this Brazilian Série A clash, with kick-off set for 17:30 on Sunday 19 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

The BTTS No Selection Looks Value

Our prediction is that Ceará or Botafogo will fail to score a goal, with the Both Teams to Score betting market offering us the chance to wager on BTTS No. Generous odds of -185 are currently available.

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Fogo Claimed 3-2 Win in Previous H2H

Ceará drew away from home in their last game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against Sport Recife. Leo Conde's team managed eight shots on target and had 42% possession, with Pedro Raul registering the goal.

Botafogo have lost in back-to-back Série A outings, recently being beaten at home to Flamengo 3-0. Fogo had just 38% possession and didn’t record a single shot on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Botafogo have avoided defeat against Ceará in the past three meetings. In the last encounter, Botafogo bagged a 3-2 win as the home side. The previous 7 H2H meetings have featured four draws, two wins for Botafogo and just one for Ceará.

Série A		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Botafogo	28	12	7	9	37	26	11	37:26	43
12	Ceará	27	9	8	10	27	25	2	27:25	35

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Ceará have 3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 9.0 attempts. Big Grandpa have averaged 42.8% possession and 2.9 corners per game, with the opposition getting 0.8 goals from 4.2 shots on goal, 10.1 attempts and 5.0 corners.

Pedro Henrique leads the way with 3 goals, Lourenco has 2, with Pedro Raul and two others on 1. Antonio Galeano is the top assists maker on 3.

Botafogo have won 4, lost 4 and drawn 2, averaging 4.1 shots on goal, 10.4 attempts and 1.4 goals. Davide Ancelotti's men average 51.7% possession, 4.2 corners awarded and 4.9 corners against, while 1.5 goals have been conceded from 9.5 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal.

Christopher Ramos has top scored with 3, while Santiago Rodriguez, Jefferson Savarino and Alvaro Montoro are next on 2. Santiago Rodriguez has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 3.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Ceará predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Bruno Ferreira (GK), Fabiano, Marllon, Willian Machado, Matheus Bahia, Lourenço, Vinicius Zanocelo, Antonio Galeano, Lucas Mugni, Fernandinho, Pedro Raul.

Botafogo predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Léo Linck (GK), Vitinho, David Ricardo, Fernando Marcal, Cuiabano, Allan, Newton Araujo, Artur, Jefferson Savarino, Santiago Rodríguez, Arthur Cabral.

Ceará vs Botafogo Prediction & Betting Tips

Get ahead of the game with our Ceará vs Botafogo betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, likely score outcome, corners betting edge, standout player prop plays and a fully loaded bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’re expecting at least one team to draw a blank when the Série A sides meet and that leads us to the BTTS No selection. We think odds of -185 look attractive for this outcome.

We always have a keen eye on team news, while our football experts have their finger on the pulse by knowing the latest form. You will also find a compendium of stats which provide some valuable pointers ahead of the Série A action.

Key Ceará vs Botafogo league stats:

• 8 of the last 10 Ceará home matches have resulted in BTTS No
• 9 of the last 13 Ceará home matches have resulted in BTTS No
• 17 of the last 20 Botafogo away matches have resulted in BTTS No
• 8 of the last 10 Botafogo away matches have resulted in BTTS No
• The last 2 Botafogo matches have resulted in BTTS No

BTTS No Probability

The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 64.9% prospect of winning. However, our tipsters research has found that the actual probability is closer to 70%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

Both Teams To Score - No @ -185 Watch Live Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Ceará 0 - 1 Botafogo

We’re betting on Botafogo to secure a 1-0 winning scoreline. Odds of +510 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Arthur Cabral Over 0.5 Shots On Target -164

Arthur Cabral (Botafogo) can be backed to finish with one or more shots on goal at -164. For those wanting to wager on Shots on Target, this player looks really appealing at the odds.

Latest Arthur Cabral Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+295

First

+550

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

-104

Shots

Over 2.5

-104

Under 2.5

-

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Jefferson Savarino to Score +550

Jefferson Savarino (Botafogo) has registered two goals in his past eight Série A matches. Based on the stats, we think that odds of +550 are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Jefferson Savarino Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+550

First

+1050

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+138

Under 0.5

-222

Shots

Over 1.5

-122

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Ceará Under 4.5 Corners -100

In their past ten games, Ceará have had less than 4.5 corners. The Ceará Team Corners line looks to be too big given the stats and -100 is available to wager.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Ceará

Total

7.90 2.90 5.00

Home

10.20 4.80 5.40

Away

8.10 2.80 5.30

Botafogo

Total

9.10 4.20 4.90

Home

9.30 5.50 3.80

Away

8.70 3.60 5.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-111

Under 9.5

-127

Ceará Corners

Over 4.5

-130

Under 4.5

-106

Botafogo Corners

Over 4.5

-108

Under 4.5

-128

Most Corners

1

-105

X

+600

2

+123

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Ceará vs Botafogo 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.

Bookies Expecting Close Encounter

Botafogo are chalked up at betting odds of +180 to defeat Ceará, with their opponents operating at the same odds with the bookmakers. If you want to back the draw, it’s available at +190 for this Série A clash.

Ceará are available at odds of +133 on the Asian Handicap -0.25. With this bet, you need them to simply beat Botafogo to win, although a draw would see half your stake returned.

If you think there will be two goals or less during the ninety minutes, then Under 2.5 Goals is a potential option. An alternative play could be betting BTTS No where you can get -185 when it comes to the Both Teams to Score No market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+180

X

+190

2

+180

Half-Time Result

1

+260

X

-111

2

+255

Double Chance

1X

-250

12

-263

X2

-244

Draw No Bet

1

-116

2

-116

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+133

2 Hcp +0.25

-167

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-263

Over 2.5

+195

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+128

No

-185

Arthur Cabral is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Arthur Cabral is the First Goalscorer favourite at +550. Alternatively, there’s the opportunity to simply back him to find the net anytime at +295.

Arthur Cabral (Botafogo)

First

+295

Anytime

+550

Pedro Raul Garay da Silva (Ceará)

First

+330

Anytime

+600

Chris Ramos (Botafogo)

First

+340

Anytime

+650

Aylon Darwin Tavella (Ceará)

First

+440

Anytime

+850

Artur Victor Guimarães (Botafogo)

First

+500

Anytime

+900

Pedro Henrique Konzen Medina (Ceará)

First

+525

Anytime

+1000

Lucca Sampaio Tavares (Ceará)

First

+550

Anytime

+1000

Jefferson Savarino (Botafogo)

First

+550

Anytime

+1050

Matheus Martins (Botafogo)

First

+550

Anytime

+1050

Joaquín Correa (Botafogo)

First

+575

Anytime

+1100

Paulo Baya (Ceará)

First

+575

Anytime

+1100

Antonio Galeano (Ceará)

First

+600

Anytime

+1100

Fernando Sobral (Ceará)

First

+650

Anytime

+1200

Álvaro Montoro (Botafogo)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Santiago Rodríguez (Botafogo)

First

+700

Anytime

+1200

Jefferson Ruan Santos "Jeffinho" (Botafogo)

First

+800

Anytime

+1400

Luis Eduardo Soares 'Cuiabano' da Silva (Botafogo)

First

+850

Anytime

+1800

João Paulo Ferreira Lourenço (Ceará)

First

+950

Anytime

+1800

Lucas Mugni (Ceará)

First

+1150

Anytime

+2200

Marques Allan (Botafogo)

First

+1200

Anytime

+2200

Richardson Fernandes dos Santos (Ceará)

First

+1200

Anytime

+2200

Pedro Raul Garay da Silva (Ceará)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

+115

Arthur Cabral (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

-104

Chris Ramos (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-127

Aylon Darwin Tavella (Ceará)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-167

Pedro Henrique Konzen Medina (Ceará)

Over 0.5

+128

Under 0.5

-204

Artur Victor Guimarães (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-208

Jefferson Savarino (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+138

Under 0.5

-222

Antonio Galeano (Ceará)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-227

Lucca Sampaio Tavares (Ceará)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-238

Paulo Baya (Ceará)

Over 0.5

+148

Under 0.5

-238

Matheus Martins (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-250

Joaquín Correa (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-270

Álvaro Montoro (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-303

Santiago Rodríguez (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-313

Fernando Sobral (Ceará)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-345

Jefferson Ruan Santos "Jeffinho" (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-385

João Paulo Ferreira Lourenço (Ceará)

Over 0.5

+245

Under 0.5

-455

Luis Eduardo Soares 'Cuiabano' da Silva (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-625

Lucas Mugni (Ceará)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-625

Richardson Fernandes dos Santos (Ceará)

Over 0.5

+360

Under 0.5

-909

Arthur Cabral (Botafogo)

Over 2.5

-104

Under 2.5

-

Pedro Raul Garay da Silva (Ceará)

Over 2.5

-130

Under 2.5

-

Chris Ramos (Botafogo)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-

Santiago Rodríguez (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-

Antonio Galeano (Ceará)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

-

Paulo Baya (Ceará)

Over 1.5

+115

Under 1.5

-

Joaquín Correa (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

+143

Under 1.5

-

Matheus Martins (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

+130

Under 1.5

-

Jefferson Savarino (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

-122

Under 1.5

-

Lucca Sampaio Tavares (Ceará)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-

Pedro Henrique Konzen Medina (Ceará)

Over 1.5

-111

Under 1.5

-

Artur Victor Guimarães (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-

Aylon Darwin Tavella (Ceará)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-

Fernando Sobral (Ceará)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

Jefferson Ruan Santos "Jeffinho" (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

Luis Eduardo Soares 'Cuiabano' da Silva (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-

João Paulo Ferreira Lourenço (Ceará)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

-

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Ceará vs Botafogo Lineups & Team News

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