Athletic Club vs Botafogo SP: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Athletic Club welcome Botafogo SP for a Serie B fixture on Saturday 19 September (22:30 WAT). In the table, Athletic Club are 14th, lower half, on 47 points after 37 matches; Botafogo SP are 12th (lower half) with 51.
Current form
Athletic Club, last 5: WLWLL Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Juventude, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.
Botafogo SP, last 5: LLLLL Their latest outing: 1–3 defeat to Goias, at home. Scoring is the worry: just 0.7 goals a game.
Momentum favours Athletic Club, collecting 1.0 points per game to 0.2 for Botafogo SP.
Head to head
When they last met (25 May 2026) it ended Botafogo SP 1–2 Athletic Club.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Athletic Club 1.4 xG, Botafogo SP 0.9 xG – a total near 2.3. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 40%, GG 53%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Athletic Club 49%, draw 25%, Botafogo SP 26%.
GG/NG: GG (53%) at 2.10.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (53%, odds 2.10 – longer than our fair 1.90, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Athletic Club 1–1 Botafogo SP. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Athletic Club49%fair 2.05 · @2.20
Draw25%fair 3.98 · @2.80
Botafogo SP26%fair 3.84 · @3.50
2.30Expected goals
1.38Athletic Club xG
0.92Botafogo SP xG
53%Both score
40%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–014%
1–113%
0–010%
2–010%
0–19%
2–19%
From our goals model: Athletic Club 1.4 – 0.9 Botafogo SP expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Athletic Club vs Botafogo SP?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 53% chance, at bookmaker odds of 2.10.
Who will win Athletic Club vs Botafogo SP?
On our numbers Athletic Club have a 49% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Botafogo SP 26%.
How many goals will there be in Athletic Club vs Botafogo SP?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 40% likely and both teams score 53% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Athletic Club vs Botafogo SP?
Our predicted score is Athletic Club 1–1 Botafogo SP, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.3 goals in total.
When is Athletic Club vs Botafogo SP?
Athletic Club vs Botafogo SP (Serie B) kicks off on Saturday 19 September 2026 at 22:30 (West Africa Time).
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.
