Botafogo SP vs Fortaleza — Free Prediction & Stats

📍 Serie B, Brazil
🕒 Friday 20th March, 00:00 GMT

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Our Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals

Both teams are evenly matched — Botafogo SP have won 50% of home games, Fortaleza 50% of away games. A tight encounter is likely — see our Draw stats.

Both sides have rarely seen 3+ goals this season — Botafogo SP at 30% at home and Fortaleza at 10% away. The numbers lean towards Under 2.5 Goals as the likely outcome.

Both teams rarely see both sides score — Botafogo SP at 30% at home and Fortaleza at 20% away. Solid defensive records on both sides make BTTS – No a reasonable selection.

Botafogo SP regularly reach high corner totals at home (90%), while Fortaleza are lower on the road (30%). The home side may drive the game to Over 9.5 Corners.

Our Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals — Botafogo SP have stayed under 3 goals in 70% of home games, Fortaleza in 90% of away games. Both sides point toward a tight, low-scoring match.

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League Table

The full Serie B table for the 2026 season, with Botafogo SP (2nd) and Fortaleza (4th) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Serie B 2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Ceará 4 2 2 0 5:2 +3 8
2 Avaí 4 2 2 0 5:2 +3 8
3 Vila Nova 4 2 2 0 6:4 +2 8
4 Operário PR 4 2 2 0 3:1 +2 8
5 Athletic Club 4 2 2 0 7:5 +2 8
6 Fortaleza A 4 2 1 1 3:5 -2 7
7 Goiás 4 2 1 1 6:5 +1 7
8 Criciúma 4 2 1 1 3:2 +1 7
9 Náutico 4 2 0 2 3:3 0 6
10 Botafogo SP H 4 2 0 2 7:4 +3 6
11 Sport Recife 4 1 3 0 5:4 +1 6
12 Novorizontino 4 1 2 1 5:4 +1 5
13 São Bernardo 4 1 1 2 4:5 -1 4
14 Juventude 4 1 1 2 3:4 -1 4
15 Londrina 4 1 1 2 7:7 0 4
16 Atlético GO 4 1 0 3 4:6 -2 3
17 Cuiabá 4 0 3 1 0:2 -2 3
18 CRB 4 0 2 2 5:7 -2 2
19 Ponte Preta 4 0 1 3 2:5 -3 1
20 América Mineiro 4 0 1 3 3:9 -6 1

Team Form

Botafogo SP (50% home wins) and Fortaleza (50% away wins) are evenly matched on current form. The table below suggests this could be a closely contested fixture.

Botafogo SP (Home Form) Fortaleza (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 5 (50%) 5 (50%)
Drawn 3 (30%) 3 (30%)
Lost 2 (20%) 2 (20%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Botafogo SP (30% BTTS at home) and Fortaleza (20% BTTS away) have both been involved in predominantly one-sided matches this season. A clean sheet for one side looks the more likely outcome.

Botafogo SP (Home Form) Fortaleza (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 3 (30%) 2 (20%)

Match Goals

Botafogo SP (30% Over 2.5 at home) and Fortaleza (10% away) have both featured predominantly in low-scoring matches this season. Under 2.5 Goals looks the stronger play.

Over Goals

Botafogo SP (Home Form) Fortaleza (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 9 (90%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals 4 (40%) 5 (50%)
Over 2.5 Goals 3 (30%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals 2 (20%) 1 (10%)

Under Goals

Botafogo SP (Home Form) Fortaleza (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Under 1.5 Goals 6 (60%) 5 (50%)
Under 2.5 Goals 7 (70%) 9 (90%)
Under 3.5 Goals 8 (80%) 9 (90%)

Team Goals

Botafogo SP have scored 2+ goals in 10% of home games this season, Fortaleza in 0% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Botafogo SP (Home Form) Fortaleza (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 8 (80%) 7 (70%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 0 (0%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

Botafogo SP (Home Form) Fortaleza (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 4 (40%) 4 (40%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 1 (10%)

Goal Totals

Botafogo SP (Home Form) Fortaleza (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 12 (1.2 avg) 8 (0.8 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 6 (0.6 avg) 8 (0.8 avg)

Match Corners

Botafogo SP regularly reach high corner counts at home (90%), while Fortaleza are lower on the road (50%). The home side are likely to dominate the corner count in this fixture.

Botafogo SP (Home Form) Fortaleza (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 10 (100%) 6 (60%)
Over 8.5 Corners 9 (90%) 5 (50%)
Over 9.5 Corners 9 (90%) 3 (30%)
Over 10.5 Corners 8 (80%) 2 (20%)
Over 11.5 Corners 8 (80%) 1 (10%)
Over 12.5 Corners 7 (70%) 0 (0%)

Team Corners

Botafogo SP win 6+ corners in 70% of home games, generating decent attacking corner opportunities, while conceding 6+ corners in 60% of home matches — opponents do get their share of set-pieces.

Fortaleza have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 30% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 10% of away matches.

Corners Won

Botafogo SP (Home Form) Fortaleza (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 10 (100%) 6 (60%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 9 (90%) 5 (50%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 7 (70%) 3 (30%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 1 (10%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 3 (30%) 0 (0%)

Corners Conceded

Botafogo SP (Home Form) Fortaleza (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 8 (80%) 2 (20%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 6 (60%) 1 (10%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 6 (60%) 1 (10%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 4 (40%) 0 (0%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 0 (0%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Botafogo SP and Fortaleza. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up — use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

21 Mar 2026
Botafogo SP
4 – 0 HT: 3-0
Fortaleza
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Botafogo SP vs Fortaleza across a range of markets — full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change — always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Botafogo SP 4.06
Draw 3.25
Fortaleza 2.28

Half Time Result

Botafogo SP 4.58
Draw 2.06
Fortaleza 2.88

Double Chance

Botafogo SP or Draw 1.76
Botafogo SP or Fortaleza 1.33
Draw or Fortaleza 1.26

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.97
No 1.79

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.49
Over 2.5 2.2
Over 3.5 4.44
Under 1.5 2.94
Under 2.5 1.61
Under 3.5 1.17

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.48
Over 1.5 3.1

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.23
Over 9.5 1.42
Over 10.5 1.75
Over 11.5 2.17

Botafogo SP Goals

Over 0.5 1.56
Over 1.5 3.5

Fortaleza Goals

Over 0.5 1.28
Over 1.5 2.25

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

⚽ Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
  • Alphense Boys U21 vs Roda JC U21 10:30 BST | U21 Divisie 4, Netherlands Alphense Boys U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 10/11 home matches this season · Roda JC U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 10/11 away matches this season · Odds: 1.22
    91% combined
  • Zagłębie Lubin II vs Górnik Zabrze II 11:00 BST | 3. Liga - Group 3, Poland Zagłębie Lubin II have seen over 2.5 goals in 9/12 home matches this season · Górnik Zabrze II have seen over 2.5 goals in 13/13 away matches this season · Odds: 1.5
    87% combined
  • Lausanne-Sport U19 vs Servette U19 13:00 BST | U19 Elite, Switzerland Lausanne-Sport U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 10/11 home matches this season · Servette U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 9/11 away matches this season · Odds: 1.25
    86% combined
  • Mendrisio vs Widnau 15:00 BST | 1.Liga Classic, Switzerland Mendrisio have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/9 home matches this season · Widnau have seen over 2.5 goals in 9/11 away matches this season · Odds: 1.85
    85% combined
Acca odds (approx) 4.23
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Botafogo SP vs Fortaleza Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Botafogo SP vs Fortaleza?

Under 2.5 Goals — Botafogo SP have stayed under 3 goals in 70% of home games, Fortaleza in 90% of away games. Both sides point toward a tight, low-scoring match.

Which team is likely to win, Botafogo SP or Fortaleza?

Both sides are evenly matched on current form — Botafogo SP have won 50% of home games, Fortaleza 50% away in Serie B. This looks like a closely contested fixture.

Will both teams score in the match between Botafogo SP and Fortaleza?

Unlikely — Botafogo SP (30% BTTS at home) and Fortaleza (20% away) have both been involved in predominantly one-sided matches in Serie B. A clean sheet for one side looks the more probable outcome.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Botafogo SP and Fortaleza?

Unlikely — Botafogo SP (30% Over 2.5 at home) and Fortaleza (10% away) have both featured predominantly in low-scoring matches in Serie B. Under 2.5 Goals looks the stronger play.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Botafogo SP or Fortaleza?

Botafogo SP have the stronger scoring record — 2+ goals in 10% of home games compared to Fortaleza's 0% away. The home side look the more likely to score multiple times.

Will there be many corners in the match between Botafogo SP and Fortaleza?

Possibly — Botafogo SP regularly reach high corner counts at home (90%), while Fortaleza are lower on the road (50%). The home side may drive the corner count in this fixture.

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