Botafogo SP vs Athletico Paranaense Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our Botafogo SP vs Athletico Paranaense Prediction: 1-2

Botafogo SP vs Athletico Paranaense in the Brazil Serie B is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday September 6, 2025. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks like a solid alternative given both teams’ recent scoring form.

This Botafogo SP vs Athletico Paranaense prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.

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Recent Form Insights

Botafogo SP's Last Match – Goias vs Botafogo SP

Botafogo SP will aim to maintain their momentum following a 3-2 Brazil Serie B triumph against Goias on August 30. In that match, Botafogo SP had 32% possession and 9 attempts at goal, with 5 on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Goias	68%	14 (5)	2.27	69
Botafogo SP	32%	9 (5)	1.59	20

Athletico Paranaense's Last Match – Athletico Paranaense vs Gremio Novorizontino

Athletico Paranaense will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-1 Brazil Serie B victory over Gremio Novorizontino on August 30. In that match, Athletico Paranaense saw 53% of the ball and created 13 goal attempts, with 7 on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Athletico Paranaense	53%	13 (7)	1.42	29
Gremio Novorizontino	47%	7 (3)	0.91	21

Botafogo SP vs Athletico Paranaense Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Botafogo SP are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Athletico Paranaense average 1.2 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.

Lineups

Botafogo SP (4-2-3-1) : Victor Souza, Wallison, Edson, Carlos Eduardo Silva da Fonseca, Gabriel Risso, Leandro Maciel, Wesley Dias Claudino, Jonathan Cafu, Marquinho, Jefferson Nem, Ronie Carrillo

Athletico Paranaense (4-4-2) : Santos, Gaston Benavidez, Juan Felipe Aguirre, Carlos Teran, Lucas Esquivel, Leonardo Caetano Silva, Filipinho, Patrick, Stiven Mendoza, Bruno Zapelli, Kevin Viveros

Botafogo SP Fixtures

Athletico Paranaense Fixtures