Our Santos vs Botafogo SP Prediction: 2-1
Santos vs Botafogo SP in the Brazil Campeonato Paulista is scheduled for an 00:35 GMT kick-off on Thursday February 6, 2025. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
This Santos vs Botafogo SP 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
Santos's Last Match – Santos vs Sao Paulo
Santos will hope to extend their good run following a 3-1 Brazil Campeonato Paulista win against Sao Paulo on February 1. In that match, Santos had 40% possession and 10 attempts at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Santos | 40% | 10 (5) | 2.33 | 52 |
Sao Paulo | 60% | 10 (2) | 0.77 | 22 |
Botafogo SP's Last Match – Portuguesa Desportos vs Botafogo SP
Botafogo SP will aim to put their last result behind them following a 2-3 Brazil Campeonato Paulista loss to Portuguesa Desportos on February 1. In that match, Botafogo SP controlled 62% of possession and managed 6 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Portuguesa Desportos | 38% | 13 (4) | 2.08 | 29 |
Botafogo SP | 62% | 6 (3) | 1.23 | 38 |
Santos vs Botafogo SP Stats
Key Stats
| Santos | Botafogo SP | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.28 | Attacking Strength | 0.52 |
| 1.05 | Defence Strength | 0.98 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Santos are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Botafogo SP average 0.9 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
Santos 15-14
Botafogo SP 9-15
What are the odds for this match?
Santos to win: @1.363
Draw: @4.5
Botafogo SP to win: @8.5