Santos vs Botafogo Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our Santos vs Botafogo Prediction: 0-1

Santos vs Botafogo in the Brazil Serie A is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday June 1, 2025. Santos will put up a strong fight, but Botafogo’s composure on the road could see them claim a hard-fought 0-1 victory.

This Santos vs Botafogo 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 RB Leipzig

Santos will hope to recover from their recent 1-3 Elite Club Friendlies setback against RB Leipzig on May 28. In that match, Santos saw 50% of the ball and 4 shots on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Santos	50%	0 (4)	-	34
RB Leipzig	50%	0 (4)	-	44

Botafogo's Last Match – Botafogo vs Universidad de Chile

Botafogo will hope to extend their good run following a 1-0 Copa Libertadores win against Universidad de Chile on May 28. In that match, Botafogo had 35% possession and 8 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Botafogo	35%	8 (4)	1.02	29
Universidad de Chile	65%	7 (1)	1.09	71

Santos vs Botafogo Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Santos are averaging 0.7 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Botafogo average 1.6 scored and 0.6 conceded per game.

What are the odds for this match?

Santos to win: @2.55

Draw: @3.1

Botafogo to win: @3

Lineups

Santos (4-2-3-1) : Gabriel Brazao, Souza, Joao Basso, Ze Ivaldo, Gonzalo Escobar, Tomas Rincon, Ze Rafael, Alvaro Barreal, Benjamin Rollheiser, Guilherme, Neymar

Botafogo (4-2-3-1) : John Victor, Vitinho, Jair Cunha, David Ricardo, Alex Telles, Gregore, Marlon Freitas, Artur, Jefferson Savarino, Allan, Rwan Cruz

Santos Fixtures

Botafogo Fixtures