Botafogo SP vs Vila Nova: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
22:30 WAT, Saturday 3 October: Botafogo SP v Vila Nova in the Serie B, played at Estadio Santa Cruz. In the table, Botafogo SP are 12th, lower half, on 51 points after 37 matches; Vila Nova are 3rd (among the top four) with 66. There are 15 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Botafogo SP, last 5: WDLLL Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Ponte Preta, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 3 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Vila Nova, last 5: WWDWL Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Londrina, at home. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.0 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 4 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Vila Nova, collecting 2.2 points per game to 0.7 for Botafogo SP.
Head to head
When they last met (9 Jun 2026) it ended Vila Nova 1–0 Botafogo SP.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Botafogo SP 1.2 xG, Vila Nova 1.2 xG – a total near 2.4. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 43%, GG 56%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Botafogo SP 39%, draw 24%, Vila Nova 37%.
GG/NG: GG (56%) at 2.00.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (56%, odds 2.00 – longer than our fair 1.78, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Botafogo SP 1–1 Vila Nova. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Botafogo SP39%fair 2.55 · @2.38
Draw24%fair 4.15 · @3.00
Vila Nova37%fair 2.73 · @2.90
2.40Expected goals
1.23Botafogo SP xG
1.17Vila Nova xG
56%Both score
43%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
1–011%
0–111%
0–09%
2–18%
1–28%
From our goals model: Botafogo SP 1.2 – 1.2 Vila Nova expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Botafogo SP vs Vila Nova?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 56% chance, at bookmaker odds of 2.00.
Who will win Botafogo SP vs Vila Nova?
On our numbers Botafogo SP have a 39% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Vila Nova 37%.
How many goals will there be in Botafogo SP vs Vila Nova?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 43% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Botafogo SP vs Vila Nova?
Our predicted score is Botafogo SP 1–1 Vila Nova, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Botafogo SP vs Vila Nova?
Botafogo SP vs Vila Nova (Serie B) kicks off on Saturday 3 October 2026 at 22:30 (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.