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Serie B · Brazil · Estadio Santa Cruz
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Botafogo SP vs Juventude prediction & analysis

66%
Footrivo pick

Under 2.5 goals

Good pick · fair odds 1.52 · bookmaker 1.48 · Lost ✗

6/10Rating
1.48Odds
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Value bet: Juventude to win @ 3.05 – our chance 35% vs 33% implied by the price (edge +8%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗

Quick tips for this match

ResultBotafogo SP to win ✓38% · @2.54
Double chanceEither team to win ✓74% · @1.35
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗50% · @1.67
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗84% · @1.17
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗14% · fair 7.11

Botafogo SP vs Juventude preview and prediction

The match

Juventude travel to Estadio Santa Cruz in the Serie B on Friday 24 July (01:30 WAT) to face Botafogo SP. Botafogo SP are 12th with 51 points from 37 games (in the bottom half), while Juventude sit 2nd on 68 points (in the top four). A gap of 17 points shows the difference in quality this season.

Form guide

Botafogo SP's last 5: DDWLW Most recently they drew with Londrina 0–0 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.5 scored and 1.0 conceded.

Juventude's last 5: WWDWW Most recently they beat Cuiaba 2–0 at home. They average 1.5 scored and 0.0 conceded. 6 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.

Juventude arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.7 points a game against 1.8.

Goals outlook

Our model expects about 2.0 goals: 1.0 for Botafogo SP and 1.0 for Juventude. That points to a tight game – under 2.5 goals is 66% likely.

Betting angles

Our prediction

Our pre-match pick was Under 2.5 goals – a 66% chance at odds of 1.48. Predicted score: Botafogo SP 1–0 Juventude. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.

Win chances

Botafogo SP38%fair 2.60 · @2.54
Draw26%fair 3.83 · @2.88
Juventude35%fair 2.82 · @3.05
1.98Expected goals
1.02Botafogo SP xG
0.96Juventude xG
50%Both score
34%Over 2.5

Most likely scores

1–014%
0–014%
1–114%
0–113%
2–07%
2–17%

From our goals model: Botafogo SP 1.0 – 1.0 Juventude expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

Every market, with fair odds

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultBotafogo SP to win ✓38%2.602.54
Double chanceEither team to win ✓74%1.351.35
Both teams to scoreNot both teams to score ✗50%1.991.67
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals ✓60%1.661.53
Over/under 2.5 goalsUnder 2.5 goals ✗66%1.521.48
Over/under 3.5 goalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗84%1.201.17
Half-time resultLevel at half-time ✗50%1.99–
Half-time / full-timeHT Draw / FT Draw ✗22%4.53–
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗14%7.11–

Form

Botafogo SP – last 6

DDWLWW
18 Jul@ Londrina0–0D
11 Jul@ Sport Recife3–3D
6 Julvs Avai3–1W
1 Julvs CRB0–1L
20 Jun@ Ceara1–0W
14 Junvs Operario-PR2–1W
1.5Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5

Juventude – last 6

WWDWWW
17 Julvs Cuiaba2–0W
10 Julvs Vila Nova1–0W
6 Jul@ Nautico Recife0–0D
28 Junvs Ceara2–0W
21 Jun@ São Bernardo1–0W
14 Junvs Ponte Preta3–0W
1.5Scored / game
0.0Conceded / game
0%Both scored
17%Over 2.5

Head to head

No previous meetings on record between Botafogo SP and Juventude.

Botafogo SP vs Juventude 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 Recife37121015-946
16Ceara37111016-943
17Avai3711719-1240
18Londrina378821-1332
19America Mineiro378524-2829
20Ponte Preta373628-5815

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Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Botafogo SP vs Juventude?

Our pick is Under 2.5 goals with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.48.

Who will win Botafogo SP vs Juventude?

On our numbers Botafogo SP have a 38% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Juventude 35%.

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

We expect about 2.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 34% likely and both teams score 50% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Botafogo SP vs Juventude?

Our predicted score is Botafogo SP 1–0 Juventude, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.0 goals in total.

When is Botafogo SP vs Juventude?

Botafogo SP vs Juventude (Serie B) kicks off on Friday 24 July 2026 at 01:30 (West Africa Time) at Estadio Santa Cruz.

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.