Botafogo vs Chapecoense-sc Predictions
Serie A · Brazil
Botafogo
Full Time
1 - 0
AI predicted 2 - 1
Chapecoense-sc
Win Probability (1X2)
Best Value Pick
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Match Result
6.8/10Botafogo Edge Chapecoense in Dominant Yet Narrow Win at Nilton Santos
Botafogo secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Chapecoense at the Estádio Nilton Santos, thanks to an early goal that proved decisive in a match they largely controlled. The hosts set the tone from the outset, finding the net in the 7th minute and maintaining steady pressure throughout, but were unable to extend their lead despite firing 20 shots, 11 of which were on target. Chapecoense struggled to create clear chances, failing to register a single shot on target from their nine attempts. While they managed to keep the scoreline respectable and matched Botafogo in possession (49%), their lack of attacking threat ultimately cost them any chance of a comeback. The result keeps Botafogo in the hunt for higher league ambitions, while Chapecoense will rue their inability to trouble the home goalkeeper.
😅 AI Prediction Report
CLOSE BUT NO CIGARPredicted
2 - 1
Actual
1 - 0
💰 Bet Results1/3 hit
Key Moments
7' — Goal
Tiquinho Soares opens the scoring for Botafogo, finishing off a well-constructed move.
28' — Yellow Card
Chapecoense's Yago Felipe is booked for a late challenge, reflecting growing frustration.
60' — Save
Anderson makes a crucial stop to deny Botafogo a second goal.
75' — Missed Chance
Matheus Martins fires narrowly wide after a sweeping Botafogo attack.
Botafogo
Botafogo started brightly, capitalizing on their early momentum with a goal in the 7th minute. The hosts dominated attacking statistics, recording 20 shots with 11 on target, and edged possession with 51%. Their 4-2-3-1 formation allowed them to control the midfield and create chances, but a lack of clinical finishing prevented a more comfortable margin. Defensively, Botafogo were rarely troubled, keeping Chapecoense from registering a single shot on target. Despite their dominance, Botafogo will feel they could have put the game to bed earlier, as wastefulness in front of goal kept Chapecoense within touching distance. Nevertheless, their organization and control ensured a deserved three points.
Key Players
Strengths
Weaknesses
Chapecoense-sc
Chapecoense set up in a 4-4-2 formation but found themselves on the back foot early after conceding in the 7th minute. While they shared nearly equal possession (49%) and matched Botafogo in corners, their attacking output was severely lacking, with all nine shots failing to test the goalkeeper. The midfield struggled to assert itself, and the front two were largely isolated. Defensively, Chapecoense showed resilience to prevent further goals, aided by some wasteful Botafogo finishing. However, their inability to create meaningful opportunities meant they never truly threatened to get back into the contest.
Key Players
Strengths
Weaknesses
Tactical Analysis
Botafogo's 4-2-3-1 formation allowed them to dominate central areas, with Allan and Danilo Santos providing a solid base for the creative trio of Ziyech, Montoro, and Matheus Martins to operate behind Tiquinho Soares. Their full-backs, particularly Alex Telles, provided width and supported attacks, contributing to their high shot count. The hosts pressed high in the opening stages, forcing Chapecoense into errors and capitalizing early. Chapecoense's 4-4-2 was compact defensively but lacked attacking ambition. Their midfield struggled to transition quickly, leaving Giovanni Augusto and Tulio Eduardo Silva De Oliveira isolated up front. The visitors' reluctance to commit numbers forward limited their threat, and their only real moments came from set pieces, which Botafogo dealt with comfortably. Substitutions did little to alter the tactical balance, as Botafogo maintained control throughout.
Turning Point
Tiquinho Soares' early goal in the 7th minute set the tone and forced Chapecoense to chase the game, a task they never looked likely to accomplish.
Man of the Match
Tiquinho Soares
Scored the only goal, led the line with intelligence, and was a constant threat to the Chapecoense defense.
Botafogo vs Chapecoense-sc: Match Preview
Botafogo return to the Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos on the back of a patchy run, sitting 13th after two consecutive defeats but still boasting a positive home goal difference. Chapecoense, anchored to the foot of the table with just one away win all season, arrive having conceded four at Vitoria in their last league outing. The gulf in league position (Botafogo 13th, Chapecoense 20th) and a 17-point gap underscores the hosts' statistical edge.
The matchup is shaped by Botafogo's home attacking output—1.67 goals per home game—against a Chapecoense defence that ships 1.87 per away match. Both sides have seen goals flow: Botafogo's matches go over 2.5 at a 65.5% clip, Chapecoense's at 57.1%. First-half scoring is notable, with Chapecoense netting four of their last five goals before the break, but their away xG and shot volume remain among the league's lowest. Set-piece metrics also tilt toward the hosts, who average nearly five corners per home game.
The model projects a high-probability Botafogo victory, with a 54% win chance and a 2-1 scoreline most likely. The goal environment is above league average, driven by both teams' defensive vulnerabilities. Chapecoense's recent BTTS trend and Botafogo's occasional defensive lapses mean the visitors are not without hope, but the underlying rates and H2H record point firmly toward a home win in a game with multiple goals.
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Over 2.5 Goals
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BTTS: Yes
56%
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Botafogo vs Chapecoense-sc Prediction Confidence at a Glance
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Stats Worth Knowing
The numbers behind Botafogo vs Chapecoense-sc that most previews miss.
- 1Botafogo's matches have gone over 2.5 goals in 19 of 29 games (65.5%) this season.
- 2Chapecoense have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their last 10 away league matches.
- 3In the last five H2H meetings, both teams have scored in four, with Botafogo averaging 2.2 goals per game.
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Where the Model Sees Value: Botafogo vs Chapecoense-sc(3)
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Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Both teams have high over 2.5 rates (Botafogo 65.5%, Chapecoense 57.1%) and average a combined 3.1 goals conceded per game this season, suggesting a goal-friendly matchup.
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Match Result: Botafogo Win Win
Botafogo's home attack (1.67 goals/game) faces a Chapecoense away defence conceding 1.87 per game; the hosts have also won 7 of the last 10 H2H meetings.
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BTTS: Yes
BTTS has landed in 3 of Botafogo's last 5 and 4 of Chapecoense's last 5, with both teams averaging at least 1 goal scored and over 1.5 conceded per match recently.
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The Case For This Botafogo vs Chapecoense-sc Prediction
This fixture brings together a mid-table Botafogo side with a strong home scoring record and a Chapecoense team rooted to the bottom, whose defensive frailties on the road have been costly all season. The statistical profile points to a match with above-average goal expectancy, driven by both teams' leaky defences and Botafogo's ability to create chances at home. The most likely scenario is a Botafogo win in a game with multiple goals, but Chapecoense's recent BTTS trend and first-half scoring suggest they could contribute to the scoreline.
Key Factors at a Glance
Defence
- →Botafogo average 1.67 goals scored per home game, Chapecoense concede 1.87 per away game.
- →Chapecoense have the league's worst defence (2.04 conceded/game) and lowest away points total.
Match Context
- →Over 2.5 goals has landed in 65.5% of Botafogo matches and 57.1% of Chapecoense's.
🚩 Botafogo vs Chapecoense-sc Corners Prediction
low confidenceOur corners model projects roughly 4.8 corners for Botafogo and 4.5 for Chapecoense-sc, for an expected total of 9.3. That makes the model lean Under 9.5 corners (54%). Over 8.5: 59% · Over 10.5: 33%.
How Botafogo and Chapecoense-sc Are Arriving
Form, fitness and who's likely to start.
Botafogo vs Chapecoense-sc Goalscorer Form
Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.
Botafogolast 5 matchesScoring consistently
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Chapecoense-sclast 5 matchesOccasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Botafogo's recent form is mixed, with just one win in their last five (LLWDD) and back-to-back defeats, but their home attack remains productive. Chapecoense, meanwhile, have just one win in their last ten league matches and are coming off a heavy 4-0 away defeat, underlining their defensive issues and relegation struggles.
Botafogo vs Chapecoense-sc — Last 10 Matches
Strengths
- +High-volume attack — 14 shots/game
Concerns
- −Inconsistent — 3+ losses in last 5
- −Struggling to score — 0.6 goals/game
- −Leaky defence — 2.2 conceded/game
What History Says: Botafogo vs Chapecoense-sc
Botafogo have dominated this matchup, winning seven of the last ten meetings, including a 4-1 away win earlier this season. Chapecoense have not kept a clean sheet in any of the last five encounters, and BTTS has landed in four of those, suggesting an open contest historically.
Botafogo vs Chapecoense-sc Head-to-Head History
Last 10 meetings between these sides
8
Botafogo wins
1
Draws
1
Chapecoense-sc wins
Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: Botafogo vs Chapecoense-sc
With no bookmaker odds available, value assessment is limited. However, the model's probabilities for over 2.5 goals and both teams to score are notably high given the teams' recent defensive records and goal trends, suggesting these markets may offer value if priced conservatively by bookmakers.
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Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams Score
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Things to Watch: Botafogo vs Chapecoense-sc
- ⚠️No bookmaker odds available, so no value edge can be calculated.
- ⚠️Botafogo's recent form is mixed (LLWDD) and they have failed to score in 2 of their last 5.
- ⚠️Chapecoense's away attack is weak (0.73 goals/game), but recent BTTS trend raises volatility.
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Final Verdict
Botafogo 2–1 Chapecoense-scBotafogo are forecast to win 2-1, with the strongest data point being Chapecoense's league-worst defence (2.04 conceded per game) against a Botafogo attack that is much more effective at home. The main risk is Botafogo's inconsistent finishing and Chapecoense's recent BTTS streak, which could see the visitors snatch a point if the hosts' defensive lapses resurface.
Botafogo vs Chapecoense-sc: Common Questions
Who will win Botafogo vs Chapecoense-sc?
The model gives Botafogo a 54% chance of victory, with Chapecoense at 18% and a draw at 28%. Botafogo's superior home scoring rate and the visitors' defensive struggles make the hosts clear statistical favourites.
Will both teams score in Botafogo vs Chapecoense-sc?
Both teams to score is rated at 56%, reflecting that BTTS has landed in 3 of Botafogo's last 5 and 4 of Chapecoense's last 5, with both sides averaging at least 1 goal scored and over 1.5 conceded per game recently.
Is over 2.5 goals likely in Botafogo vs Chapecoense-sc?
Over 2.5 goals is modelled at 58%, supported by Botafogo's 65.5% over 2.5 rate and Chapecoense's 57.1%, plus both teams' high concession rates.
How This Prediction Was Made
The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Botafogo vs Chapecoense-sc: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.
This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline — season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.
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