Botafogo vs Atletico Paranaense Prediction, Tips & Odds
Botafogo vs Atletico Paranaense
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The model favours Atletico Paranaense to win against Botafogo, with a projected scoreline of 2-1. Atletico Paranaense currently sits in third place in the Serie A standings, having accumulated 40 points from 22 matches. Their strong season has been characterized by a solid defensive record, conceding only 19 goals, which contributes to a goal difference of +11. With 12 wins to their name, Atletico has shown consistency, particularly in their recent form, securing three victories in their last five matches. Botafogo, on the other hand, is positioned ninth in the league with 30 points from 21 games. Their performance has been mixed, as reflected in their last five matches where they have managed two wins, two draws, and one loss. While they have scored 35 goals, their defensive record has been less impressive, with 33 goals conceded. This indicates a vulnerability that Atletico Paranaense may exploit, especially given their ability to maintain a stronger defensive structure. The model assigns a win probability of 60% to Atletico Paranaense, suggesting they are the favourites in this matchup. However, one caveat to consider is that Botafogo could benefit from home advantage, which sometimes influences match outcomes. For a deeper understanding of how this prediction was reached, refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, where the The Daily Punt Analysis Team explains their in-house model based on expected goals and actual results throughout the season.
Betting Predictions
How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.
Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.
Botafogo manage games at home, conceding just 1.33 goals per match. Atletico Paranaense score 1.38 on the road.
The most likely scoreline per our model at 17.9% probability.
Botafogo have been the stronger side, winning 44% of their matches.
Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 17.9% probability. 3 of the top six outcomes feature Botafogo clean sheets, in line with their 19% clean-sheet rate this season.
Lines averaged across 6 bookmakers. Botafogo are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.
Best Betting Odds
Botafogo vs Atletico Paranaense| Bookmaker | 1X2 | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | X | 2 | Over | Under | Yes | No | |
| 2.30 | 3.00 | 3.30 | 2.00 | 1.80 | 1.73 | 2.00 | |
| 2.27 | 2.97 | 3.40 | 2.04 | 1.75 | 1.76 | 1.93 | |
| 2.30 | 3.20 | 3.20 | 2.00 | 1.80 | 1.73 | 2.10 | |
| 2.33 | 2.98 | 3.54 | 2.09 | 1.76 | — | — | |
| 2.24 | 2.98 | 2.86 | 2.04 | 1.80 | — | — | |
| 2.20 | 3.10 | 3.10 | — | — | 1.83 | 1.91 | |
| 2.25 | 3.30 | 3.30 | 2.05 | 1.75 | 1.80 | 1.95 | |
| 2.34 | 3.06 | 3.50 | 2.08 | 1.78 | 1.76 | 1.96 | |
| 2.18 | 3.15 | 3.35 | 1.98 | 1.79 | 1.72 | 2.00 | |
| 2.20 | 3.10 | 3.10 | 2.05 | 1.73 | 1.83 | 1.91 | |
Betano | 2.35 | 3.10 | 3.60 | 2.05 | 1.80 | 1.72 | 2.05 |
Superbet | 2.25 | 3.25 | 3.35 | 2.02 | 1.80 | 1.76 | 2.00 |
BetVictor | 2.20 | 3.25 | 3.20 | 1.98 | 1.71 | 1.78 | 1.93 |
Goals Probability
Avg. bookmaker oddsDouble Chance
Bet covers two outcomesHead to Head
Last 10 Meetings (Atletico Paranaense leads 5-3)The head-to-head record between Botafogo and Atletico Paranaense shows 3 wins for Botafogo, 2 draws, and 5 wins for Atletico Paranaense over the last 10 matches. This indicates a slight advantage for Atletico Paranaense. Scorelines reveal a mix of narrow and more decisive results, with Atletico Paranaense achieving significant victories, such as a 4-1 win and a 3-0 win, suggesting they have been capable of dominating matches. Conversely, Botafogo's wins have been tight, with two 1-0 victories. There have been three draws, highlighting competitive matchups, but Botafogo has not won in the last five encounters.
Serie A Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Palmeiras | 23 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 40 | 19 | 21 | 48 | LDWLW |
| 2 |  Flamengo | 23 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 45 | 21 | 24 | 45 | LWWDD |
| 3 | Atletico Paranaense | 23 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 31 | 20 | 11 | 41 | DWDWW |
| 4 |  Fluminense | 24 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 36 | 29 | 7 | 41 | WWDDD |
| 5 |  Cruzeiro | 24 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 34 | 33 | 1 | 39 | WWWWL |
| 6 |  Bahia | 23 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 32 | 28 | 4 | 34 | DDDDD |
| 11 | Botafogo | 22 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 35 | 34 | 1 | 30 | LDWDW |
| 19 |  Vasco DA Gama | 22 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 23 | 34 | -11 | 22 | LDDLL |
| 20 |  Chapecoense-sc | 22 | 1 | 8 | 13 | 23 | 46 | -23 | 11 | DLDLL |
| 20 |  Chapecoense B | 20 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 19 | 41 | -22 | 10 |
Venue Record
Current season at home / on the roadKey Statistics
2026 SeasonBotafogo have won 8 of their last 17 matches at home, drawing 5 and losing 4. Their recent home fixtures include drew with Botafogo 1-1 and beat Botafogo 2-1.
Overall, the wider run reads 16W 8D 12L from the last 36 games (44% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.
Atletico Paranaense have won 4 of their last 17 matches on the road, drawing 4 and losing 9. Their recent away fixtures include beat Santos 0-2 and lost to Vitoria 4-0.
Overall, the wider run reads 15W 8D 11L from the last 34 games (44% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.
Lineups
Lineups not yet announced
Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.
Unavailable Players
9 playersBotafogo4
Atletico Paranaense5
Betting Strategy
High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.
Yellow Card Prediction
A. Policarpo Bento has been appointed as the referee for this fixture. We don't yet have enough recent fixtures officiated by A. Policarpo Bento to give a confident card-market projection. Our default lean is under 3.5 yellow cards at 1.95.
Corner Prediction
Botafogo have averaged 4.1 corners per match at home; Atletico Paranaense 5.1 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.6 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.
Player Stats Bet
Botafogo have generated 1.99 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 44% of them. They put 6.7 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Botafogo player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.
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The Daily Punt Analysis Team
Data-driven football predictions and betting tips
This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.
Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.
