Good pick · fair odds 1.72 · bookmaker 1.75 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.75Odds
Picks by market
ResultBotafogo SP to win ✗38% · @2.50
Double chanceEither team to win ✗77% · @1.35
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓58% · @1.75
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓79% · fair 1.26
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗8% · fair 12.99
Botafogo SP vs Sport Recife: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Botafogo SP welcome Sport Recife to Estadio Santa Cruz for a Serie B fixture on Saturday 31 October (20:00 WAT). In the table, Botafogo SP are 12th, lower half, on 51 points after 37 matches; Sport Recife are 9th (upper half) with 55.
Current form
Botafogo SP, last 5: WWWWL Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Avai, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 0.3 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 4 clean sheets in that run.
Sport Recife, last 5: WLDWW Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Criciuma, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Botafogo SP, collecting 2.5 points per game to 1.7 for Sport Recife.
Head to head
When they last met (11 Jul 2026) it ended Sport Recife 3–3 Botafogo SP.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Botafogo SP 1.2 xG, Sport Recife 1.2 xG – a total near 2.3. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 41%, GG 58%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Botafogo SP 38%, draw 23%, Sport Recife 38%.
GG/NG: GG (58%) at 1.75.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (58%, odds 1.75). Most likely score in line with that pick: Botafogo SP 1–1 Sport Recife. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Botafogo SP38%fair 2.60 · @2.50
Draw23%fair 4.31 · @3.10
Sport Recife38%fair 2.61 · @2.70
2.33Expected goals
1.17Botafogo SP xG
1.16Sport Recife xG
58%Both score
41%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
1–011%
0–111%
0–010%
2–18%
1–28%
From our goals model: Botafogo SP 1.2 – 1.2 Sport Recife expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Botafogo SP vs Sport Recife?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 58% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.75.
Who will win Botafogo SP vs Sport Recife?
On our numbers Botafogo SP have a 38% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Sport Recife 38%.
How many goals will there be in Botafogo SP vs Sport Recife?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 41% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Botafogo SP vs Sport Recife?
Our predicted score is Botafogo SP 1–1 Sport Recife, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.3 goals in total.
When is Botafogo SP vs Sport Recife?
Botafogo SP vs Sport Recife (Serie B) kicks off on Saturday 31 October 2026 at 20:00 (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.
