Chapecoense vs Botafogo Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Apr 2026

Série A Betting Preview: Chapecoense vs Botafogo

Chapecoense clash with Botafogo, with kick-off set for 17:30 on Saturday 18 April.

Chapecoense look capable of beating Botafogo and we’ll take them on the Asian Handicap. Back the home team at -122 with a +0.25 goal start, with our stake split between 0 and +0.5 which means a return if they avoid defeat.

Chapecoense suffered a defeat in their last game. A 2-0 scoreline occurred on the road against Athletico Paranaense. The Big Green had one shot on target and 41% possession.

Botafogo played Coritiba at home in their previous Série A game. It was a 2-2 draw. Franclim Carvalho's men enjoyed 61% possession and had eight shots on goal, with Danilo and Arthur Cabral on the scoresheet.

Three days ago, Botafogo triumphed 3-2 in the Copa Sudamericana when travelling to Racing Club.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw Botafogo land a 1-0 away victory over Chape.

Série A		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
12	Botafogo	17	6	4	7	31	31	0	31:31	22
20	Chapecoense	17	1	6	10	17	33	-16	17:33	9

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Chape have 1 win, 4 losses and 5 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 3.0 shots on goal and 8.3 attempts. The Chapecó side have averaged 42.4% possession and 4.3 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.8 goals from 7.1 shots on goal, 13.3 attempts and 6.6 corners.

Top goalscorer Walter Clar has found the net 3 times, Jean 2, with Neto Pessoa and two other players on 1. Jean is the leading assists maker with 2.

Botafogo have won 4, lost 5 and drawn 1, with an average of 1.8 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 8.5 attempts. Fogo have averaged 47.7% possession, 3.3 corners taken and 5.2 corners against, while conceding 2.1 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 11.2 attempts.

Danilo is top of the team’s scoring charts with 6, Arthur Cabral has 3, with Matheus Martins and Alex Telles both on 2. Alvaro Montoro is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 3.

Confirmed Lineups

Chapecoense confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Rafael Santos (GK), Everton Souza da Cruz, Bruno Leonardo, Eduardo Domachowski, Bruno Pacheco, Higor Meritao, Italo, David Antunes, Joao Vitor, Marcinho, Yannick Bolasie.

Botafogo confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Neto (GK), Vitinho, Nahuel Ferraresi, Alexander Barboza, Alex Telles, Edenilson, Danilo, Cristian Medina, Junior Santos, Arthur Cabral, Matheus Martins.

Chapecoense vs Botafogo Prediction & Betting Tips

Be fully equipped for Chapecoense vs Botafogo with our betting guide, offering a key match prediction, a correct score recommendation, top player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

If you agree with our verdict that Chapecoense can avoid defeat in this Série A clash, then you can back them with a +0.25 goal start at -122. There are several reasons to back this selection.

The football tipsters at Sportsgambler.com regularly look at the injury situatuation along with the Série A form guide. We have a wide range of stats at our disposal which means we can illustrate the key data to readers.

Key Chapecoense vs Botafogo league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Chape in 5 of their last 6 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Chape in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Botafogo in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Botafogo in 12 of their last 20 games on the road.

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick carries a 54.9% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Chapecoense 2 - 1 Botafogo

Chapecoense are available at +750 when it comes to them winning 2-1. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Alex Telles to Score +575

Alex Telles (Botafogo) has racked up two goals in his past four Série A matches. This statistic guides us towards Anytime Goalscorer where we’re able to back him to find the net at appealing odds of +575.

Latest Alex Telles Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+550

First

+1300

Shots

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-

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Chapecoense vs Botafogo 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.

The Full-Time Result odds of +123 suggest that Botafogo are likely victors and there’s a 45% probability that the favourites win this Série A clash. The market suggests that Chapecoense are least likely to win at +215.

It sometimes pays to take the Draw No Bet option meaning there’s a safety net if the game ends all square. Botafogo can be backed at -172 or alternatively Chape are on offer at +118.

Under 2.5 Goals is available as the favourite and a bet on this pick means that you don’t want more than two goals to be netted. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at -137.

The top football betting sites definitely give customers lots of choice. When it comes to Série A games, choose from hundreds of markets until you find the most attractive odds.

Full-Time Result

1

+215

X

+230

2

+123

Half-Time Result

1

+260

X

+114

2

+195

Double Chance

1X

-161

12

-313

X2

-294

Draw No Bet

1

+118

2

-172

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-115

2 Hcp -0.25

-108

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-128

Over 2.5

-102

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-137

No

-102

Those interested in Arthur Cabral to find the net anytime are able to get +210. There is the chance to back the favourite to score the first goal at odds of +525.

Arthur Cabral (Botafogo)

First

+210

Anytime

+525

Yannick Bolasie (Chape)

First

+240

Anytime

+600

Kevin Ramírez (Chape)

First

+250

Anytime

+650

Jose Antonio dos Santos Júnior (Botafogo)

First

+270

Anytime

+700

Chris Ramos (Botafogo)

First

+290

Anytime

+750

Maurício Garcez (Chape)

First

+320

Anytime

+850

De vargas Italo Da Rosa (Chape)

First

+330

Anytime

+800

Altemir Pessôa Neto (Chape)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Matheus Martins (Botafogo)

First

+370

Anytime

+950

Marcinho (Chape)

First

+400

Anytime

+950

Álvaro Montoro (Botafogo)

First

+450

Anytime

+1200

João Vitor de Souza Martins (Chape)

First

+480

Anytime

+1150

Sebastião Enio Santos de Almeida (Chape)

First

+480

Anytime

+1100

Santiago Rodríguez (Botafogo)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira (Botafogo)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Walter Clar (Chape)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Alex Telles (Botafogo)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Jean Carlos Vicente (Chape)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Rafael Carvalheira (Chape)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Higor Meritão (Chape)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Cristian Medina (Botafogo)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Marques Allan (Botafogo)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Arthur Cabral (Botafogo)

Over 3.5

+107

Under 3.5

-

Yannick Bolasie (Chape)

Over 2.5

+108

Under 2.5

-

Kevin Ramírez (Chape)

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-

Jose Antonio dos Santos Júnior (Botafogo)

Over 2.5

-105

Under 2.5

-

Chris Ramos (Botafogo)

Over 2.5

+112

Under 2.5

-

Alex Telles (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-

Walter Clar (Chape)

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-

Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

+114

Under 1.5

-

Santiago Rodríguez (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-

Sebastião Enio Santos de Almeida (Chape)

Over 1.5

+123

Under 1.5

-

João Vitor de Souza Martins (Chape)

Over 1.5

+112

Under 1.5

-

Álvaro Montoro (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

+114

Under 1.5

-

Marcinho (Chape)

Over 1.5

-112

Under 1.5

-

Matheus Martins (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

-149

Under 1.5

-

Altemir Pessôa Neto (Chape)

Over 1.5

-149

Under 1.5

-

De vargas Italo Da Rosa (Chape)

Over 1.5

-159

Under 1.5

-

Maurício Garcez (Chape)

Over 1.5

-167

Under 1.5

-

Jean Carlos Vicente (Chape)

Over 0.5

-278

Under 0.5

-

Rafael Carvalheira (Chape)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

Higor Meritão (Chape)

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

-

Cristian Medina (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

Marques Allan (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-123

Under 0.5

-

Chapecoense vs Botafogo Lineups & Team News

Know who’s in and who’s out for Chape vs Botafogo before making your bets. Get the predicted and confirmed Série A lineups plus the latest injury updates from us.

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