Botafogo SP vs CRB: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
00:00 WAT, Wednesday 1 July: Botafogo SP v CRB in the Serie B, played at Estadio Santa Cruz. In the table, Botafogo SP are 12th, lower half, on 51 points after 37 matches; CRB are 6th (upper half) with 58.
Current form
Botafogo SP, last 5: WWLDL Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Ceara, away. Scoring is the worry: just 0.7 goals a game.
CRB, last 5: DDLLW Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Fortaleza EC, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. The attack is flying at 2.0 goals per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Botafogo SP 1.4 xG, CRB 1.1 xG – a total near 2.5. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 43%, GG 53%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Botafogo SP 43%, draw 29%, CRB 28%.
Lower-risk option: Botafogo SP or draw (72%) at 1.25.
GG/NG: GG (53%) at 1.90.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (77%, odds 1.20). Most likely score in line with that pick: Botafogo SP 1–1 CRB. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Botafogo SP43%fair 2.32 · @2.28
Draw29%fair 3.49 · @2.76
CRB28%fair 3.54 · @3.70
2.54Expected goals
1.44Botafogo SP xG
1.10CRB xG
53%Both score
43%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–011%
2–19%
0–19%
2–08%
0–08%
From our goals model: Botafogo SP 1.4 – 1.1 CRB expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Botafogo SP
CRB
Attack vs Serie B average
+4%
+27%
Goals conceded vs average
-13%
+7%
Our expected goals here
1.53
1.13
Our own ratings from every Serie B result in the last 14 months, recent games counting more. Attack +20% = scores 20% more than an average side; goals conceded −20% = a tighter defence than average. They feed into every chance on this page.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Botafogo SP to win✗
43%
2.32
2.28
Double chance
Botafogo SP or draw✗
72%
1.39
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
53%
1.87
1.90
Draw no bet
Botafogo SP (draw no bet)✗
60%
1.66
–
Asian handicap
CRB +1 (Asian handicap)✓
72%
1.40
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
69%
1.46
1.45
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
57%
1.77
1.57
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
77%
1.31
1.20
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
89%
1.12
1.05
First team to score
Botafogo SP to score first✗
52%
1.91
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
44%
2.30
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Botafogo SP / FT Botafogo SP✗
27%
3.77
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.10
–
Recent results
Botafogo SP – last 6
WWLDLL
20 Jun
@ Ceara
1–0
W
14 Jun
vs Operario-PR
2–1
W
9 Jun
@ Vila Nova
0–1
L
1 Jun
@ Ponte Preta
0–0
D
25 May
vs Athletic Club
1–2
L
10 May
@ Novorizontino
0–1
L
0.7Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
CRB – last 6
DDLLWW
21 Jun
vs Fortaleza EC
1–1
D
12 Jun
@ Atletico Goianiense
3–3
D
7 Jun
vs São Bernardo
2–3
L
1 Jun
@ Cuiaba
0–2
L
24 May
vs Ponte Preta
4–2
W
18 May
@ Sport Recife
2–1
W
2.0Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
83%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Botafogo SP and CRB.
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Botafogo SP vs CRB?
On our numbers Botafogo SP have a 43% chance of winning, the draw 29% and CRB 28%.
How many goals will there be in Botafogo SP vs CRB?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 43% likely and both teams score 53% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Botafogo SP vs CRB?
Our predicted score is Botafogo SP 1–1 CRB, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Botafogo SP vs CRB?
Botafogo SP vs CRB (Serie B) kicks off on Wednesday 1 July 2026 at 00:00 (West Africa Time) at Estadio Santa Cruz.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
