Criciúma vs Botafogo SP Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 16 Nov 2025
Série B Betting Preview: Criciúma vs Botafogo SP
Criciúma square off against Botafogo SP, with kick-off set for 14:30 on Sunday 16 November.
Botafogo look like a play on the Asian Handicap with a +1 goal start at -128. There is money back for a single goal defeat and a nice pay out for this wager if they manage to beat or draw with Criciúma.
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Criciúma won their last game, beating Atlético Goianiense at home by a 1-0 scoreline.
Botafogo SP have won back-to-back Série B matches, including a recent 1-0 victory against Amazonas at home.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Criciúma have landed wins in their last two clashes against Botafogo. The most recent win was 2-0 on the road and this came after a 3-0 home win. In the past 5 meetings between the teams, Criciúma have won three and Botafogo two.
| Série B | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Criciúma |
38 | 17 | 10 | 11 | 47 | 33 | 14 | 47:33 | 61 |
| 16 | Botafogo SP |
38 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 32 | 52 | -20 | 32:52 | 42 |
Criciúma vs Botafogo SP Prediction & Betting Tips
This expert Criciúma vs Botafogo SP betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score tip, player prop suggestions and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.
Match Prediction
We’re siding with Botafogo on the Asian Handicap +1 and expect them to win or draw this Série B clash. We think there’s a tremendous amount of value when it comes to odds of -128.
The football predictions are generated after consulting the team news for both sides along with the form. We are also able to analyse the latest Série B stats which can suggest how the game might unfold.
Key Criciúma vs Botafogo SP league stats:
According to the latest odds, our pick has a 56.2% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
The teams can be backed at +650 to play out a 1-1 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.
Player Prop Picks
Jhonata Robert da Silva (Criciúma) can be backed to register at least one shot on goal at -147. We’ll take a chance with this Shots on Target pick as the betting odds look pretty attractive.
Léo Gamalho (Botafogo) is available to score at +600. The odds that he will be an Anytime Goalscorer look attractive based on the evidence and we’ll plump for him to find the net.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’re happy to go with a same-game multi that has Botafogo on the Asian Handicap at +1, two or less goals combined with Jhonata Robert da Silva (Criciúma) to record a minimum of one shot on target.
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Criciúma vs Botafogo SP 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.
Criciúma are convincing -250 favourites to land the spoils in this Série B encounter, which means a 71% likelihood of securing a victory according to the current betting odds. Botafogo SP are regarded as a long shot to win and you can back them at +700.
As the name suggests, the Half-Time Result market is settled at the break. Should you take this option, then you can choose between Criciúma at -106, Botafogo at +600 or the draw at +143.
If you’re anticipating that two goals or less will be netted throughout the contest, then Under 2.5 Goals is a definite runner. If you think at least one side will keep a clean sheet, then Both Teams to Score No is -172.
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Nicolas Godinho can be backed to find the net anytime at +160. There is the chance to back the market leader to score the first goal at +410.
Criciúma League Stats
Botafogo SP League Stats
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 8 wins and 2 defeats in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Criciúma this season are Diego Goncalves (8), Nicolas (7), Jhonata Robert (6)
- Top Assistors for Criciúma this season are Marcinho (5), Jhonata Robert (4), Diego Goncalves (3)
Criciúma vs Botafogo SP Lineups & Team News
Stay informed and review the Criciúma vs Botafogo team news before placing your bets. We’ll bring you the confirmed Série B lineups along with up-to-date injury news.
Previous Criciúma Lineups
Previous Botafogo SP Lineups
Criciúma Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Eduardo Baptista
Botafogo SP Player Stats & Squad
Série B Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coritiba | 38 | 19 | 11 | 8 | 39:23 | 68 |
| 2 | Athletico PR | 38 | 19 | 8 | 11 | 53:43 | 65 |
| 3 | Chapecoense | 38 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 52:35 | 62 |
| 4 | Remo | 38 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 51:39 | 62 |
| 5 | Criciúma | 38 | 17 | 10 | 11 | 47:33 | 61 |
| 6 | Goiás | 38 | 17 | 10 | 11 | 42:37 | 61 |
| 7 | Novorizontino | 38 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 43:32 | 60 |
| 8 | CRB | 38 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 45:40 | 56 |
| 9 | Avaí | 38 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 50:40 | 56 |
| 10 | Cuiabá | 38 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 43:44 | 54 |
| 11 | Atlético GO | 38 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 39:38 | 52 |
| 12 | Operário | 38 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 40:44 | 48 |
| 13 | Vila Nova | 38 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 40:44 | 47 |
| 14 | América | 38 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 41:44 | 46 |
| 15 | Athletic Club | 38 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 43:53 | 44 |
| 16 | Botafogo SP | 38 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 32:52 | 42 |
| 17 | Ferroviária | 38 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 43:52 | 40 |
| 18 | Amazonas | 38 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 38:55 | 36 |
| 19 | Volta Redonda | 38 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 26:43 | 36 |
| 20 | Paysandu | 38 | 5 | 13 | 20 | 36:52 | 28 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CRB | 19 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 30:12 | 42 |
| 2 | Novorizontino | 19 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 31:14 | 38 |
| 3 | Criciúma | 19 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 31:18 | 38 |
| 4 | Atlético GO | 19 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 26:13 | 38 |
| 5 | Cuiabá | 19 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 26:17 | 38 |
| 6 | Avaí | 19 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 31:15 | 36 |
| 7 | Chapecoense | 19 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 32:20 | 36 |
| 8 | Coritiba | 19 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 21:10 | 35 |
| 9 | Remo | 19 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 26:16 | 35 |
| 10 | Athletico PR | 19 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 23:15 | 35 |
| 11 | Goiás | 19 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 25:18 | 34 |
| 12 | Operário | 19 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 26:18 | 33 |
| 13 | Vila Nova | 19 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 24:18 | 32 |
| 14 | América | 19 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 24:19 | 29 |
| 15 | Amazonas | 19 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 23:20 | 28 |
| 16 | Volta Redonda | 19 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 16:13 | 28 |
| 17 | Botafogo SP | 19 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 17:19 | 26 |
| 18 | Athletic Club | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 22:28 | 23 |
| 19 | Ferroviária | 19 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 20:23 | 21 |
| 20 | Paysandu | 19 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 17:26 | 13 |
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