Our Botafogo SP vs Fortaleza Prediction: 0-0
Botafogo SP vs Fortaleza in the Brazil Serie B is scheduled for an 22:15 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 21, 2026. We foresee a low-action contest ending in a 0-0 draw, with both defenses standing firm throughout the match.
This Botafogo SP vs Fortaleza 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 – Botafogo SP vs Capivariano SP
Botafogo SP will look to get back on track following a 0-1 Brazil Campeonato Paulista loss against Capivariano SP on February 15. In that match, Botafogo SP controlled 57% of possession and managed 11 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Botafogo SP | 57% | 11 (2) | 1.5 | 48 |
 Capivariano SP | 43% | 5 (3) | 0.83 | 22 |
Fortaleza's Last Match – Nova Iguacu vs Fortaleza
Fortaleza will want to continue their winning form after a 1-0 Copa do Brasil victory over Nova Iguacu, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Fortaleza recorded 38% possession, firing 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nova Iguacu | 62% | 0 (1) | 0.27 | 28 |
 Fortaleza | 38% | 0 (3) | 0.85 | 33 |
Botafogo SP vs Fortaleza Stats
Key Stats
| Botafogo SP | Fortaleza | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.84 | Attacking Strength | 0 |
| 1.15 | Defence Strength | 0 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 2.2 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 6/10 |
| 1/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 1/10 |
| 0.5 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Botafogo SP are averaging 0.5 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Fortaleza average 1.4 scored and 0.6 conceded per game.
Botafogo SP 5-11
Fortaleza 14-6
What are the odds for this match?
Botafogo SP to win: @3.7
Draw: @3
Fortaleza to win: @2.05