São Paulo vs Botafogo

📍 Serie A, Brazil
🕒 Saturday 23rd May, 21:00 BST

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Our Prediction

Over 8.5 Corners

São Paulo average 1.8 goals scored and 0.5 conceded per home match this season. Botafogo average 1.7 scored and 1.5 conceded in away fixtures. São Paulo have the stronger home record this season (8/10, 80%) against a Botafogo side who've won 5/10 away (50%).

São Paulo have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 30% of home games this season (3/10); Botafogo in 60% away (6/10). São Paulo average 1.8 scored and 0.5 conceded at home, Botafogo 1.7 and 1.5 on the road.

Botafogo regularly see both teams score in away fixtures (80%, 8/10). São Paulo are lower at home (30%, 3/10) — they've conceded in 40% of home games, which keeps BTTS in play.

São Paulo regularly generate high corner counts at home (10+ corners in 80% of fixtures, 8/10). Botafogo are lower on the road (50%). The home side's attacking style tends to produce set-piece volume regardless of the opponent.

Our Prediction: Over 8.5 Corners — São Paulo see 9+ corners in 90% of home games, Botafogo in 60% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

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League Table

The full Serie A table for the 2026 season, with São Paulo (th) and Botafogo (th) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Serie A 2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Palmeiras 15 10 4 1 25:12 +13 34
2 Flamengo 14 9 3 2 27:12 +15 30
3 Fluminense 15 8 3 4 25:20 +5 27
4 São Paulo H 15 7 3 5 21:16 +5 24
5 Athletico PR 15 7 2 6 20:16 +4 23
6 Bahia 14 6 4 4 20:18 +2 22
7 Vasco da Gama 15 5 5 5 21:21 0 20
8 Bragantino 15 6 2 7 17:18 -1 20
9 Coritiba 15 5 5 5 18:19 -1 20
10 Cruzeiro 15 5 4 6 20:25 -5 19
11 Vitória 14 5 4 5 18:20 -2 19
12 Botafogo A 14 5 3 6 26:27 -1 18
13 Corinthians 15 4 6 5 13:15 -2 18
14 Atlético Mineiro 15 5 3 7 18:21 -3 18
15 Internacional 15 4 6 5 16:16 0 18
16 Santos 15 4 6 5 21:22 -1 18
17 Grêmio 15 4 5 6 15:17 -2 17
18 Mirassol 14 3 4 7 16:20 -4 13
19 Remo 15 2 6 7 16:25 -9 12
20 Chapecoense 14 1 6 7 14:27 -13 9

Team Form

São Paulo hold a clear edge in home form this season (80% wins), while Botafogo have been less consistent on the road (50%). Home advantage could be decisive here.

São Paulo (Home Form) Botafogo (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 8 (80%) 5 (50%)
Drawn 1 (10%) 2 (20%)
Lost 1 (10%) 3 (30%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Botafogo regularly see both teams score in away matches (80%), while São Paulo are lower at home (30%). The visitors are likely to score, but a home reply is less guaranteed.

São Paulo (Home Form) Botafogo (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 3 (30%) 8 (80%)

Match Goals

São Paulo have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 30% of home games, Botafogo in 60% of away games. The full goals breakdown for both sides is in the table below.

Over Goals

São Paulo (Home Form) Botafogo (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 10 (100%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals 7 (70%) 10 (100%)
Over 2.5 Goals 3 (30%) 6 (60%)
Over 3.5 Goals 2 (20%) 3 (30%)

Under Goals

São Paulo (Home Form) Botafogo (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Under 1.5 Goals 3 (30%) 0 (0%)
Under 2.5 Goals 7 (70%) 4 (40%)
Under 3.5 Goals 8 (80%) 7 (70%)

Team Goals

São Paulo have scored 2+ goals in 10% of home games this season, Botafogo in 20% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

São Paulo (Home Form) Botafogo (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 9 (90%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 7 (70%) 5 (50%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 2 (20%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 1 (10%)

Goals Conceded

São Paulo (Home Form) Botafogo (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 4 (40%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 4 (40%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 1 (10%)

Goal Totals

São Paulo (Home Form) Botafogo (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 18 (1.8 avg) 17 (1.7 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 5 (0.5 avg) 15 (1.5 avg)

Match Corners

São Paulo regularly reach high corner counts at home (90%), while Botafogo are lower on the road (60%). The home side are likely to dominate the corner count in this fixture.

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

Team Corners

São Paulo win 6+ corners in 60% of home games, generating decent attacking corner opportunities, and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 20% of home matches.

Botafogo have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 20% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 20% of away matches.

Corners Won

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

Corners Conceded

São Paulo (Home Form) Botafogo (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 5 (50%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 4 (40%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 1 (10%)

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for São Paulo vs Botafogo 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

São Paulo 1.95
Draw 3.3
Botafogo 3.75

Half Time Result

São Paulo 2.6
Draw 2.2
Botafogo 4.33

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.8
No 1.95

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.32
Over 2.5 2.05
Over 3.5 3.7
Under 1.5 3.35
Under 2.5 1.8
Under 3.5 1.26

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.4
Over 1.5 3

São Paulo Goals

Over 0.5 1.22
Over 1.5 2

Botafogo Goals

Over 0.5 1.44
Over 1.5 3.4

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    83% combined
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    82% combined
Acca odds (approx) 4.43
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São Paulo vs Botafogo Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for São Paulo vs Botafogo?

Over 8.5 Corners — São Paulo see 9+ corners in 90% of home games, Botafogo in 60% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

Which team is likely to win, São Paulo or Botafogo?

São Paulo have a slight form edge at home (80% wins) over Botafogo on the road (50% wins) in Serie A. Home advantage could be the deciding factor.

Will both teams score in the match between São Paulo and Botafogo?

Possibly — Botafogo regularly see both teams score away (80%), while São Paulo are lower at home (30%). The visitors are likely to score, but a home reply is less guaranteed.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between São Paulo and Botafogo?

Uncertain — São Paulo have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 30% of home games, Botafogo in 60% of away games in Serie A. The stats don't point strongly in either direction.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: São Paulo or Botafogo?

Botafogo have the stronger away scoring record — 2+ goals in 20% of away games compared to São Paulo's 10% at home. The visitors may be the more productive side.

Will there be many corners in the match between São Paulo and Botafogo?

Possibly — São Paulo regularly reach high corner counts at home (90%), while Botafogo are lower on the road (60%). The home side may drive the corner count in this fixture.

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