EC Juventude
Football Brazilian Série A Sun 24 Aug 17:30
Botafogo FR
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Série A Betting Preview: Juventude vs Botafogo

Juventude host Botafogo in this Brazilian Série A match, with kick-off set for 17:30 on Sunday 24 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Fogo Might Prove Too Strong

We’re going to side with Botafogo at -114 to defeat Juventude and this looks like a standout bet. The Full-Time Result market presents us with the opportunity to grab some value for this prediction.

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Fogo Won Last H2H Encounter

Juventude followed up their previous Série A win with another home triumph. This was against Vasco da Gama where they won 2-0. The Caxias do Sul side ended up with just 23% possession and had five shots on target, while Nene and Bill scored one goal apiece.

Botafogo have now claimed four straight away wins. Their previous game ended in a 1-0 home loss against Palmeiras. Davide Ancelotti's team enjoyed 57% possession and had six shots on goal.

On Thursday night, Botafogo visited LDU Quito and were beaten 2-0 in the Copa Libertadores.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Botafogo defeated Juve in their last head-to-head clash. It was a 2-0 scoreline at home. There have been three draws in the past 7 H2H games along with two wins apiece.

Série A G W D L GF GA GD GD P
5 Botafogo logo Botafogo 29 13 7 9 39 26 13 39:26 46
19 Juventude logo Juventude 28 6 5 17 22 53 -31 22:53 23
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Juventude – Last 10 League Games

3 wins, 6 losses and 1 draw, averaging 0.9 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 7.2 attempts. Juve have had 43.3% possession and 3.4 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.7 goals from 5.5 shots on goal and 12.0 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 5.3 corners.

The three top scorers are Nene, Bill and Gilberto, with these players all scoring 2 goals. Nene and Marcelo Hermes are the top assists makers with 2.

Botafogo – Last 10 League Games

Botafogo have won 5, lost 2 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.3 goals from 5.5 shots on goal and 11.8 attempts. There’s been an average of 55.6% possession, 4.9 corners taken and 4.0 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.6 goals from 2.7 shots on goal and 7.5 attempts.

Arthur Cabral has landed 3 goals, Fernando Marcal 2, with David Ricardo and two others scoring 1. Alex Telles, Nathan Fernandes and Marlon Freitas have managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Juventude confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Jandrei (GK), Reginaldo, Wilker Angel, Luan Freitas, Alan Ruschel, Jadson, Caique, Mandaca, Nene, Bill, Emerson Batalla.

Botafogo confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Neto (GK), Vitinho, David Ricardo, Alexander Barboza, Alex Telles, Newton, Marlon Freitas, Joaquin Correa, Alvaro Montoro, Jeffinho, Arthur Cabral.

Juventude vs Botafogo Prediction & Betting Tips

Join us as we dissect the best Juventude vs Botafogo betting tips — from our expert match prediction and correct score advice to a sharp corners pick, top player prop insights and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’re confident when it comes to Botafogo landing a victory. It’s looking likely that the away team could have the upper hand in this Série A clash and a price of -114 is highly appealing.

Our panel of football writers survey the latest injuries and suspensions. When combined with the form guide, this helps us secure the best odds. Our stats-led approach backed up by key Série A data is helpful.

Key Juventude vs Botafogo league stats:

  • Botafogo have won 4 consecutive games on the road.
  • Botafogo have won 10 of their last 19 games on the road.
  • Juve have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
  • Juve have lost 12 of their last 20 games.

Fogo to Win Probability

If you go by the best football betting sites, our pick has a 53.2% chance of delivering a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

Looking for Bigger Odds?

As a different option, you could choose the Asian Handicap where you can bet on Fogo to cover a specific line. That means you might need a sizeable victory to yield a return.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Juventude Juventude logo 0 - 1 Botafogo logo Botafogo

There’s the option to wager on Botafogo to win by a 1-0 scoreline. Odds of +480 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Álvaro Montoro Under 0.5 Shots On Target -152 BetMGM logo

Álvaro Montoro (Botafogo) can be backed to not record a shot on goal at -152. He stands out as a value pick when it comes to Shots on Target, with the recommendation being to wager this player prop pick.

Latest Álvaro Montoro Player Prop Odds

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Arthur Cabral to Score +195 BetMGM logo

Arthur Cabral (Botafogo) has scored three goals in his past six Série A matches. We think this is the pick of the player props, with a generous +195 available when it comes to backing him to score at any time.

Latest Arthur Cabral Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Botafogo To Have Most Corners -128 BetMGM logo

Botafogo have had the most corners in four straight games. Botafogo are capable of winning the Corner Match Bet and there’s a great option to get -128 that this happens.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Juventude Logo Juventude
Total
8.70 3.40 5.30
Home
8.50 3.40 5.10
Away
8.90 3.10 5.80
Botafogo Logo Botafogo
Total
8.90 4.90 4.00
Home
8.20 5.00 3.20
Away
9.10 4.00 5.10
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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Botafogo -114
Both Team To Score No -147
Shots On Target Álvaro Montoro Under 0.5 -152

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Juventude 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.

Latest Match Odds Suggest Fogo Win

Botafogo are regarded as having a 51% chance of winning this Série A clash in the eyes of the bookies. It means that their current betting odds are -104. Juventude are the outsiders at +280 which suggests a lower likelihood of winning.

The Asian Handicap -0.5 market is the same as a Full-Time Result wager, with Botafogo needing to win at -103 for your bet to be successful. Juve +0.5 at -120 means you need them to triumph or the draw to happen.

The Total Goals market always provides an interesting angle and Under 2.5 Goals is the shortest-priced option. The Both Teams to Score No pick is -149 if you’re expecting at least one side will fail to find the net.

The best betting sites push the boat out to ensure that football bettors can select from hundreds of markets. You can access them for every Série A match before making a decision.

Arthur Cabral Favourite to Find the Net First

Arthur Cabral is priced at +400 when it comes to First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite, while he’s also available at odds of +200 to find the net anytime.

Player Goals
Arthur Cabral (Botafogo)
First
+200
Anytime
+400
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Matheus Barcelos da Silva (Juve)
First
+280
Anytime
+550
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Artur Victor Guimarães (Botafogo)
First
+340
Anytime
+700
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Matheus Martins (Botafogo)
First
+360
Anytime
+700
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Player Shots On Target
Matheus Barcelos da Silva (Juve)
Over 0.5
-192
Under 0.5
+120
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Artur Victor Guimarães (Botafogo)
Over 0.5
-152
Under 0.5
-105
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Jefferson Savarino (Botafogo)
Over 0.5
-133
Under 0.5
-118
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Matheus Martins (Botafogo)
Over 0.5
-127
Under 0.5
-123
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Player Shots
Arthur Cabral (Botafogo)
Over 3.5
-111
Under 3.5
-
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Matheus Barcelos da Silva (Juve)
Over 2.5
+105
Under 2.5
-
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Artur Victor Guimarães (Botafogo)
Over 2.5
+112
Under 2.5
-
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Jefferson Savarino (Botafogo)
Over 2.5
+128
Under 2.5
-
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Team Stats
Juventude logo Juventude League Stats
Botafogo logo Botafogo League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Juventude vs Botafogo Lineups & Team News

Don’t miss the latest Juve vs Botafogo team news before you bet. We’ll provide full coverage of predicted and confirmed Série A lineups alongside the newest injury information.

Juventude Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Botafogo Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Juventude Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

13 Jandrei
93 Reginaldo 4 Wilker Angel 3 Luan Freitas 28 Alan Ruschel
16 Jadson 95 Caique 44 Mandaca 10 Nene
19 Bill 27 Emerson Batalla
22 Neto
2 Vitinho 57 David Ricardo 20 Alexander Barboza 13 Alex Telles
28 Newton 17 Marlon Freitas
30 Joaquin Correa 8 Alvaro Montoro 47 Jeffinho
98 Arthur Cabral

Botafogo Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Juventude Substitutes

  • 7Gabriel Veron
  • 8Daniel Giraldo
  • 17Matheus Babi
  • 22Marcelo Hermes
  • 25Gaston Guruceaga
  • 32Igor Marques
  • 43Bernardo
  • 47Marcos Paulo
  • 72Peixoto
  • 97Enio
  • 98M. Santos Teodoro
  • 99Rafael Bilu

Botafogo Substitutes

  • 1John Victor
  • 4Mateo Ponte
  • 9Christopher Ramos
  • 10Jefferson Savarino
  • 11Matheus Martins
  • 16Nathan Fernandes
  • 21Fernando Marcal
  • 23Santiago Rodriguez
  • 25Allan
  • 35Danilo
  • 39Gonzalo Mastriani
  • 48Huguinho

Previous Juventude Lineups

20 Aug Série A
Juventude 2-0 Vasco da Gama
16 Aug Série A
Vitória 2-2 Juventude
11 Aug Série A
Juventude 2-1 Corinthians
04 Aug Série A
Santos 3-1 Juventude
27 Jul Série A
Bahia 3-0 Juventude
24 Jul Série A
Juventude 0-1 São Paulo

Previous Botafogo Lineups

21 Aug Copa Libertadores
LDU Quito 2-0 Botafogo
17 Aug Série A
Botafogo 0-1 Palmeiras
14 Aug Copa Libertadores
Botafogo 1-0 LDU Quito
09 Aug Série A
Fortaleza 0-5 Botafogo
06 Aug Copa do Brasil
Bragantino 0-1 Botafogo
03 Aug Série A
Botafogo 0-2 Cruzeiro

Injuries & Suspensions

Juventude Injury Table
Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
Botafogo Injury Table
Type Name Info
Kaio Muscle
Danilo Hamstring
Brazil FlagSérie A Table
2025 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Palmeiras 28 19 4 5 53:26 61
2 Flamengo 28 18 7 3 56:15 61
3 Cruzeiro 29 16 8 5 42:21 56
4 Mirassol 29 14 10 5 50:30 52
5 Botafogo 29 13 7 9 39:26 46
6 Bahia 28 13 7 8 39:32 46
7 Fluminense 27 12 5 10 35:33 41
8 São Paulo 29 10 8 11 31:33 38
9 Vasco da Gama 28 10 6 12 44:41 36
10 Bragantino 28 10 6 12 34:43 36
11 Corinthians 29 9 9 11 31:35 36
12 Grêmio 29 9 9 11 30:37 36
13 Ceará 28 9 8 11 27:27 35
14 Internacional 28 9 8 11 35:41 35
15 Atlético MG 28 8 9 11 26:32 33
16 Santos 27 8 7 12 28:39 31
17 Vitória 28 6 10 12 26:43 28
18 Fortaleza 28 6 6 16 26:44 24
19 Juventude 28 6 5 17 22:53 23
20 Sport Recife 28 2 11 15 21:44 17
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Flamengo 15 10 5 0 36:6 35
2 Palmeiras 15 11 2 2 33:11 35
3 Mirassol 15 10 5 0 34:13 35
4 Cruzeiro 15 11 2 2 27:11 35
5 Bahia 14 10 3 1 25:10 33
6 Fluminense 13 9 1 3 18:10 28
7 Botafogo 14 7 4 3 24:16 25
8 Atlético MG 13 6 6 1 17:11 24
9 Internacional 15 7 3 5 21:16 24
10 São Paulo 14 7 3 4 18:13 24
11 Grêmio 14 6 5 3 15:11 23
12 Vitória 14 6 5 3 17:14 23
13 Corinthians 14 6 4 4 19:13 22
14 Vasco da Gama 14 6 4 4 23:18 22
15 Bragantino 14 6 4 4 19:19 22
16 Ceará 14 6 3 5 14:11 21
17 Santos 13 5 4 4 15:16 19
18 Juventude 14 5 3 6 16:17 18
19 Fortaleza 15 5 2 8 17:20 17
20 Sport Recife 13 1 7 5 12:19 10