Fortaleza vs Botafogo Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 Aug 2025

Série A Betting Preview: Fortaleza vs Botafogo

Fortaleza host Botafogo in this Brazilian Série A match, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Saturday 9 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Two or Less Goals Predicted in this Clash

We’re not expecting the net to bulge too many times, with Under 2.5 Goals anticipated when Fortaleza and Botafogo clash. The Total Goals market selection gives us generous betting odds of -163.

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Fogo Overcame Fortaleza in Previous Clash

Fortaleza played Corinthians on their travels in their last game. It was a 1-1 draw. Renato Paiva's team had just 32% possession and recorded two shots on target, with Breno Lopes being the goalscorer.

Botafogo have claimed three consecutive away victories. Their previous game was a 2-0 home defeat to Cruzeiro. The Rio de Janeiro outfit had two shots on goal and enjoyed 56% possession.

Three days ago, Botafogo won 1-0 away to Red Bull Bragantino in the Copa do Brasil.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Botafogo have not lost any of the past six games against Fortaleza. In their last encounter, it was a 2-0 home victory for Botafogo. The past 10 meetings between these sides have resulted in five Botafogo victories and two Fortaleza wins. There have also been three draws.

Série A		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Botafogo	16	7	5	4	18	10	8	18:10	26
18	Fortaleza	17	3	6	8	18	24	-6	18:24	15

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2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 10.8 attempts. Fortaleza have had 46.4% possession and 6.5 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.9 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 10.5 attempts, while being awarded 3.7 corners.

The four top scorers are Breno Lopes, Deyverson, Yago Pikachu and Juan Martin Lucero, with these players all scoring 2 goals. Matheus Pereira has made the most assists with 3.

Botafogo have won 5, lost 2 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.2 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 10.2 attempts. Fogo have averaged 53.0% possession, 4.2 corners awarded and 4.5 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.6 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 8.2 attempts.

The top scorers have been Arthur Cabral, Cuiabano, Alex Telles and Artur Guimaraes, with 2 goals apiece. Marlon Freitas has managed to clock up 4 assists in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Fortaleza predicted lineup (4-3-3): Vinicius Silvestre (GK), Eros Mancuso, Benjamin Kuscevic, Gustavo Mancha, Diogo Barbosa, Lucas Sasha, Matheus Pereira, Lucca Prior, Marinho, Deyverson, Breno Lopes.

Botafogo predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): John (GK), Vitinho, David Ricardo, Fernando Marcal, Alex Telles, Newton Araujo, Danilo, Artur, Jefferson Savarino, Alvaro Montoro, Arthur Cabral.

Fortaleza vs Botafogo Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve got your Fortaleza vs Botafogo bets covered, including our expert match prediction, correct score tip, corners outlook, must-see player props and a tailored bet builder built for value.

Match Prediction

For those in agreement that this Série A encounter will be low-scoring, then you can seal odds of -163 on the Under 2.5 Goals market. We believe that this wager can yield a nice return.

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 Fortaleza vs Botafogo league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Fortaleza games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 11 of the last 20 Fortaleza games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 9 Botafogo games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 19 Botafogo games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 Botafogo games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

The best betting apps make it a 61.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 65-70%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Fortaleza 1 - 1 Botafogo

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing the two teams to draw 1-1. We can’t pass up the odds of +460 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Player Prop Picks

Breno Lopes Under 0.5 Shots On Target -149

Breno Lopes (Fortaleza) can be wagered at -149 to not have a 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 Breno Lopes Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+430

First

+800

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-147

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Jefferson Savarino to Score +540

Jefferson Savarino (Botafogo) has racked up two goals in his past seven Série A games on the road. We’re content to land the +540 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he features on the scoresheet.

Latest Jefferson Savarino Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+500

First

+1050

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-159

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Corners Prediction

Fortaleza Over 4.5 Corners -150

It’s been an average of 8.20 corners for Fortaleza in their past 5 home games, with Botafogo conceding over 4.5 corners in the previous four away matches. Fortaleza should be capable of covering the line when it comes to Team Corners and odds of -150 are on offer.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Fortaleza

Total

10.20 6.50 3.70

Home

10.60 6.70 3.90

Away

10.40 5.50 4.90

Botafogo

Total

8.70 4.20 4.50

Home

8.50 5.60 2.90

Away

9.30 3.90 5.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

+102

Under 10.5

-147

Fortaleza Corners

Over 4.5

-150

Under 4.5

+110

Botafogo Corners

Over 4.5

-125

Under 4.5

-110

Most Corners

1

-141

X

+700

2

+163

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Fortaleza 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.

Betting Sites Expecting Close Encounter

The latest Full-Time Result betting odds are available for this Série A encounter and you can get +150 that Fortaleza win and +200 that Botafogo triumph. Those wanting to back the draw can get +210.

If you fancy Fortaleza to win, then the +105 for them on the Asian Handicap -0.25 is a potential wager. You get a full payout if they beat Botafogo and half your stake back if it ends in a draw.

The Total Goals price implies that Under 2.5 is the most likely result in this contest. If you’re looking to wager on Both Teams to Score, there’s not a lot of difference between Yes and No.

The leading football betting sites have excellent coverage when it comes to all Série A games. That means hundreds of markets from which to choose and something to suit everyone.

Full-Time Result

1

+150

X

+210

2

+200

Half-Time Result

1

+215

X

+107

2

+250

Double Chance

1X

-278

12

-294

X2

-204

Draw No Bet

1

-141

2

-100

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+105

2 Hcp +0.25

-147

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-161

Over 2.5

+123

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-116

No

-122

Arthur Cabral Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Arthur Cabral is available at +240 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer, with the favourite priced at odds of +525 to find the net first.

Arthur Cabral (Botafogo)

First

+240

Anytime

+525

Mario Sergio 'Marinho' Santos Costa (Fortaleza)

First

+270

Anytime

+550

Juan Lucero (Fortaleza)

First

+300

Anytime

+700

Deyverson Silva Acosta (Fortaleza)

First

+320

Anytime

+700

Breno Lopes (Fortaleza)

First

+430

Anytime

+800

Matheus Martins (Botafogo)

First

+450

Anytime

+900

Artur Victor Guimarães (Botafogo)

First

+450

Anytime

+900

Joaquín Correa (Botafogo)

First

+500

Anytime

+1000

Jefferson Savarino (Botafogo)

First

+500

Anytime

+1050

Emmanuel Martínez (Fortaleza)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

Álvaro Montoro (Botafogo)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

Alex Telles (Botafogo)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Luis Eduardo Soares 'Cuiabano' da Silva (Botafogo)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

Arthur Cabral (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

+125

Mario Sergio 'Marinho' Santos Costa (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

+120

Deyverson Silva Acosta (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

-156

Under 0.5

-109

Juan Lucero (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-119

Artur Victor Guimarães (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-139

Breno Lopes (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-147

Joaquín Correa (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-156

Jefferson Savarino (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-159

Matheus Martins (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-161

Álvaro Montoro (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+143

Under 0.5

-208

Emmanuel Martínez (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-250

Alex Telles (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-400

Luis Eduardo Soares 'Cuiabano' da Silva (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+245

Under 0.5

-400

Fortaleza vs Botafogo Lineups & Team News

Make sure to look over the Fortaleza vs Botafogo team news before betting. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed Série A lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.

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