Our Sao Paulo vs Botafogo Prediction: 0-1
Sao Paulo vs Botafogo in the Brazil Serie A is scheduled for an 20:30 GMT kick-off on Sunday September 14, 2025. With defenses expected to dominate, Botafogo could snatch a 0-1 win over Sao Paulo by making the most of their chances.
This Sao Paulo 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
Sao Paulo's Last Match – Cruzeiro vs Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo must win to recover from their recent 0-1 Brazil Serie A defeat against Cruzeiro on August 31 and regain momentum. In that match, Sao Paulo controlled 60% of possession and managed 7 shots on goal, with 6 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cruzeiro | 40% | 9 (7) | 0.87 | 37 |
 Sao Paulo | 60% | 7 (6) | 1.01 | 43 |
Botafogo's Last Match – Botafogo vs Vasco da Gama
Botafogo must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 1-1 Copa do Brasil draw against Vasco da Gama on September 12. In that match, Botafogo had 57% possession and 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Botafogo | 57% | 0 (8) | 1.95 | 57 |
 Vasco da Gama | 43% | 0 (5) | 1.36 | 32 |
Sao Paulo vs Botafogo Stats
Key Stats
| Sao Paulo | Botafogo | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.05 | Attacking Strength | 1.15 |
| 0.87 | Defence Strength | 0.28 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sao Paulo are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Botafogo average 1.6 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.
Sao Paulo 14-8
Botafogo 16-9
What are the odds for this match?
Sao Paulo to win: @2.25
Draw: @2.9
Botafogo to win: @3.7
Lineups
Sao Paulo (3-4-1-2) : Rafael, Alan Franco, Rafael Toloi, Sabino, Cedric, Alisson, Pablo Maia, Enzo Diaz, Rodriguinho, Juan Dinenno, Gonzalo Tapia
Botafogo (4-2-3-1) : Neto, Vitinho, Kaio, David Ricardo, Fernando Marcal, Newton, Allan, Danilo Oliveira, Jefferson Savarino, Jeffinho, Chris Ramos
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Vasco da Gama 
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Internacional 
Santos 
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Fortaleza 
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