Our Botafogo vs Atletico Mineiro Prediction: 2-1
Botafogo vs Atletico Mineiro in the Brazil Serie A is scheduled for an 21:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday September 20, 2025. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.
This Botafogo vs Atletico Mineiro 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's Last Match – Botafogo vs Mirassol
Botafogo will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 3-3 Brazil Serie A draw with Mirassol on September 17. In that match, Botafogo recorded 51% possession, attempting 11 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Botafogo | 51% | 11 (4) | 2.16 | 46 |
 Mirassol | 49% | 9 (6) | 1.6 | 33 |
Atletico Mineiro's Last Match – Bolivar vs Atletico Mineiro
Atletico Mineiro will look to build on their last result following a 2-2 Copa Sudamericana stalemate against Bolivar on September 17. In that match, Atletico Mineiro had 26% possession and 5 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bolivar | 74% | 14 (7) | 2.15 | 70 |
 Atletico Mineiro | 26% | 5 (4) | 1.75 | 19 |
Botafogo vs Atletico Mineiro Stats
Key Stats
| Botafogo | Atletico Mineiro | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.35 | Attacking Strength | 0.76 |
| 1.15 | Defence Strength | 0.85 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Botafogo are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Atletico Mineiro average 0.8 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
Botafogo 18-11
Atletico Mineiro 8-15
What are the odds for this match?
Botafogo to win: @1.571
Draw: @3.75
Atletico Mineiro to win: @6.25
Lineups
Botafogo (4-2-3-1) : Leo Linck, Vitinho, Kaio, Alexander Barboza, Fernando Marcal, Newton, Marlon Freitas, Santiago Rodriguez, Jefferson Savarino, Alvaro Montoro, Chris Ramos
Atletico Mineiro (5-4-1) : Everson, Natanael, Lyanco, Vitor Hugo, Junior Alonso, Fausto Vera, Caio Paulista, Alan Franco, Igor Gomes, Hulk, Reinier
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