Our Athletico Paranaense vs Botafogo Prediction: 1-1
Athletico Paranaense vs Botafogo in the Brazil Serie A is scheduled for an 22:30 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 29, 2026. A 1-1 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
Our prediction is supported by key Athletico Paranaense vs Botafogo stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Athletico Paranaense's Last Match – Athletico Paranaense vs Coritiba
Athletico Paranaense will want to continue their winning form after a 2-0 Brazil Serie A victory over Coritiba, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Athletico Paranaense saw 53% of the ball and created 4 goal attempts, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Athletico Paranaense | 53% | 4 (4) | 0.86 | 40 |
 Coritiba | 47% | 3 (1) | 0.13 | 21 |
Botafogo's Last Match – Bragantino vs Botafogo
Botafogo must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-1 Brazil Serie A victory over Bragantino in their last outing. In that match, Botafogo controlled 40% of possession and managed 7 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bragantino | 60% | 12 (6) | 1.44 | 59 |
 Botafogo | 40% | 7 (2) | 1.18 | 33 |
Athletico Paranaense vs Botafogo Stats
Key Stats
| Athletico Paranaense | Botafogo | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.93 | Attacking Strength | 1.12 |
| 0.75 | Defence Strength | 0.93 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Athletico Paranaense are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Botafogo average 1.1 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
Athletico Paranaense 19-11
Botafogo 11-10
What are the odds for this match?
Athletico Paranaense to win: @1.95
Draw: @3.3
Botafogo to win: @3.8
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.85
Lineups
Athletico Paranaense (3-4-2-1) : Santos, Arthur Dias, Juan Felipe Aguirre, Lucas Esquivel, Gaston Benavidez, Jadson, Luiz Gustavo, Stiven Mendoza, Kogitzki Dudu, Julimar, Kevin Viveros
Botafogo (4-1-2-1-2) : Raul, Vitinho, Bastos, Alexander Barboza, Alex Telles, Edenilson, Cristian Medina, Santiago Rodriguez, Alvaro Montoro, Matheus Martins, Arthur Cabral
Palmeiras 
Fluminense 
Sao Paulo 
EC Bahia 
Flamengo 
Athletico Paranaense 
Coritiba 
Atletico Mineiro 
Bragantino 
Vitoria 
Vasco da Gama 
Santos 
Botafogo 
Gremio 
Internacional 
Corinthians 
Chapecoense 
Clube Do Remo 
Cruzeiro 
Mirassol