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
| Botafogo SP | Athletico Paranaense | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.55 | Attacking Strength | 1.61 |
| 1.07 | Defence Strength | 1.41 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 0.5 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
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.
Botafogo SP 8-16
Athletico Paranaense 12-13
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