Our Botafogo vs Ceara Prediction: 1-0
Botafogo vs Ceara in the Brazil Serie A is scheduled for an 00:00 GMT kick-off on Thursday June 5, 2025. A hard-fought battle awaits, but Botafogo is likely to edge past Ceara with a narrow 1-0 scoreline.
This Botafogo vs Ceara 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 – Santos vs Botafogo
Botafogo will hope to extend their good run following a 1-0 Brazil Serie A win against Santos on June 1. In that match, Botafogo controlled 64% of possession and managed 6 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Santos | 36% | 10 (4) | 1.03 | 44 |
Botafogo | 64% | 6 (3) | 0.49 | 60 |
Ceara's Last Match – Ceara vs Atletico Mineiro
Ceara must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-1 Brazil Serie A defeat against Atletico Mineiro on June 1. In that match, Ceara recorded 46% possession, firing 8 shots at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ceara | 46% | 8 (3) | 0.74 | 46 |
Atletico Mineiro | 54% | 9 (4) | 0.47 | 37 |
Botafogo vs Ceara Stats
Key Stats
| Botafogo | Ceara | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | Attacking Strength | 0.42 |
| 0.52 | Defence Strength | 0.85 |
| 2.2 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 0.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Botafogo are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 0.5 conceded per match, while Ceara average 0.7 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
Botafogo 17-5
Ceara 7-10
What are the odds for this match?
Botafogo to win: @1.571
Draw: @3.75
Ceara to win: @6.5
Lineups
Botafogo (4-2-3-1) : John Victor, Vitinho, Jair Cunha, David Ricardo, Alex Telles, Gregore, Marlon Freitas, Artur, Santiago Rodriguez, Gonzalo Mastriani, Igor Jesus
Ceara (4-2-3-1) : Fernando Miguel, Fabiano, Marllon, Willian Machado, Nicolas Vichiatto, Fernando Sobral, Diego, Antonio Galeano, Pedro Henrique, Lucas Mugni, Pedro Raul