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Serie B · Brazil

Ceara

DWLWL
0–1
FT

Ceara vs Botafogo SP prediction & analysis

85%
Footrivo pick

Ceara or draw

Very strong pick · fair odds 1.17 · bookmaker 1.20 · Lost ✗

10/10Rating
1.20Odds
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Value bet: Ceara to win @ 1.90 – our chance 60% vs 53% implied by the price (edge +13%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗

Quick tips for this match

ResultCeara to win ✗60% · @1.90
Double chanceCeara or draw ✗85% · @1.20
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓51% · @1.62
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓81% · @1.18
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗17% · fair 5.78

Ceara vs Botafogo SP preview and prediction

The match

Ceara host Botafogo SP in the Serie B on Saturday 20 June, with kick-off at 23:00 (WAT). Ceara are 16th with 43 points from 37 games (in the bottom half), while Botafogo SP sit 12th on 51 points (in the bottom half).

Form guide

Ceara's last 5: DWLWL Most recently they drew with Criciuma 1–1 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.5 scored and 1.2 conceded.

Botafogo SP's last 5: WLDLL Most recently they beat Operario-PR 2–1 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 4. Goals have dried up – just 0.7 per game.

Ceara arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.7 points a game against 0.8.

Goals outlook

Our model expects about 2.2 goals: 1.6 for Ceara and 0.6 for Botafogo SP. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 39%, both teams to score at 49%.

Betting angles

Our prediction

Our pre-match pick was Ceara or draw – a 85% chance at odds of 1.20, above our fair price of 1.17, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Ceara 1–0 Botafogo SP. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.

Win chances

Ceara60%fair 1.68 · @1.90
Draw26%fair 3.88 · @3.25
Botafogo SP15%fair 6.83 · @4.20
2.20Expected goals
1.57Ceara xG
0.64Botafogo SP xG
49%Both score
39%Over 2.5

Most likely scores

1–017%
2–014%
0–011%
1–111%
2–19%
3–07%

From our goals model: Ceara 1.6 – 0.6 Botafogo SP expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

Every market, with fair odds

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultCeara to win ✗60%1.681.90 ▲
Double chanceCeara or draw ✗85%1.171.20
Both teams to scoreNot both teams to score ✓51%1.971.62
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals ✗64%1.551.48
Over/under 2.5 goalsUnder 2.5 goals ✓61%1.631.55
Over/under 3.5 goalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓81%1.231.18
Half-time resultLevel at half-time ✓46%2.19–
Half-time / full-timeHT Ceara / FT Ceara ✗37%2.73–
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗17%5.78–

Form

Ceara – last 6

DWLWLW
16 Jun@ Criciuma1–1D
11 Junvs Avai2–1W
31 Mayvs Operario-PR1–2L
17 Mayvs Fortaleza EC2–1W
7 May@ Vitoria0–1L
30 Apr@ Maranhão3–1W
1.5Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
83%Both scored
67%Over 2.5

Botafogo SP – last 6

WLDLLD
14 Junvs Operario-PR2–1W
9 Jun@ Vila Nova0–1L
1 Jun@ Ponte Preta0–0D
25 Mayvs Athletic Club1–2L
10 May@ Novorizontino0–1L
23 Apr@ Cuiaba1–1D
0.7Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
33%Over 2.5

Head to head

No previous meetings on record between Ceara and Botafogo SP.

Ceara vs Botafogo SP head-to-head page →

Serie B table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Novorizontino3720107+3470
2Juventude3719117+2368
3Vila Nova371999+1566
4Criciuma3718811+762
5Fortaleza EC3716147+1162
6CRB3717713+658
7Goias3717713-258
8Atletico Goianiense3715139+1058
9Sport Recife37141310+855
10Operario-PR3715913-154
11São Bernardo37141013+1052
12Botafogo SP3714914+651
13Cuiaba37111412+247
14Athletic Club37111412047
15Nautico Recife38121016-1046
16Ceara37111016-943
17Avai3711719-1240
18Londrina389821-1235
19America Mineiro378524-2829
20Ponte Preta373628-5815

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Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Ceara vs Botafogo SP?

Our pick is Ceara or draw with a 85% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.

Who will win Ceara vs Botafogo SP?

On our numbers Ceara have a 60% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Botafogo SP 15%.

How many goals will there be in Ceara vs Botafogo SP?

We expect about 2.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 39% likely and both teams score 49% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Ceara vs Botafogo SP?

Our predicted score is Ceara 1–0 Botafogo SP, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.2 goals in total.

When is Ceara vs Botafogo SP?

Ceara vs Botafogo SP (Serie B) kicks off on Saturday 20 June 2026 at 23:00 (West Africa Time).

Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.