Serie B · BrazilCRB vs Botafogo SP prediction & analysis
CRB to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.64 · bookmaker 1.62 · Lost ✗
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Win chances
Most likely scores
From our goals model: CRB 1.8 – 0.8 Botafogo SP expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our analysis
CRB are clear favourites at home with a 61% chance of winning, against 16% for Botafogo SP.
CRB have taken 10 points from their last 6 matches (3W 1D 2L), scoring 1.8 and conceding 1.3 per game. Botafogo SP have 10 points from their last 6 (3W 1D 2L), averaging 1.2 scored and 1.0 conceded.
We expect around 2.6 goals (1.8 for CRB, 0.8 for Botafogo SP). That is close to an average game for goals: over 2.5 at 49%, both teams to score at 50%. Most likely scores: 1–0 (13%), 2–0 (12%), 1–1 (11%).
In their last 1 meeting, CRB have won 1, Botafogo SP have won 0 and 0 ended level, with an average of 1.0 goals per game.
Our pick is CRB to win at a 61% chance – the bookmaker price of 1.62 is close to our fair price of 1.64.
Every market, with fair odds
| Market | Most likely | Chance | Fair odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match result | CRB to win ✗ | 61% | 1.64 | 1.62 |
| Double chance | CRB or draw ✗ | 84% | 1.19 | 1.15 |
| Both teams to score | Both teams to score ✗ | 50% | 1.99 | 1.85 |
| Over/under 1.5 goals | Over 1.5 goals ✗ | 74% | 1.36 | – |
| Over/under 2.5 goals | Under 2.5 goals ✓ | 51% | 1.95 | – |
| Over/under 3.5 goals | Under 3.5 goals ✓ | 73% | 1.37 | – |
| Half-time result | CRB ahead at half-time ✗ | 43% | 2.30 | – |
| Half-time / full-time | HT CRB / FT CRB ✗ | 38% | 2.61 | – |
| Correct score | Correct score 1–0 ✗ | 13% | 7.58 | – |
Form
CRB – last 6
| 12 Oct | @ Fortaleza EC | 2–2 | D |
| 8 Oct | vs Atletico Goianiense | 3–1 | W |
| 2 Oct | @ São Bernardo | 1–3 | L |
| 27 Sep | vs Cuiaba | 3–0 | W |
| 20 Sep | @ Ponte Preta | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Sep | vs Sport Recife | 2–1 | W |
Botafogo SP – last 6
| 13 Oct | vs Ceara | 1–0 | W |
| 7 Oct | @ Operario-PR | 2–1 | W |
| 3 Oct | vs Vila Nova | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Sep | vs Ponte Preta | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Sep | @ Athletic Club | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Sep | vs Goias | 1–3 | L |
Head to head
| 1 Jul 2026 | Botafogo SP v CRB | 0–1 |
Serie B table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Novorizontino | 37 | +34 | 70 |
| 2 |  Juventude | 37 | +23 | 68 |
| 3 |  Vila Nova | 37 | +15 | 66 |
| 4 |  Criciuma | 37 | +7 | 62 |
| 5 |  Fortaleza EC | 37 | +11 | 62 |
| 6 |  CRB | 37 | +6 | 58 |
| 7 |  Goias | 37 | -2 | 58 |
| 8 |  Atletico Goianiense | 37 | +10 | 58 |
| 9 |  Sport Recife | 37 | +8 | 55 |
| 10 |  Operario-PR | 37 | -1 | 54 |
| 11 |  São Bernardo | 37 | +10 | 52 |
| 12 |  Botafogo SP | 37 | +6 | 51 |
| 13 |  Cuiaba | 37 | +2 | 47 |
| 14 |  Athletic Club | 37 | 0 | 47 |
| 15 |  Nautico Recife | 37 | -9 | 46 |
| 16 |  Ceara | 37 | -9 | 43 |
| 17 |  Avai | 37 | -12 | 40 |
| 18 |  Londrina | 37 | -13 | 32 |
| 19 |  America Mineiro | 37 | -28 | 29 |
| 20 |  Ponte Preta | 37 | -58 | 15 |
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League hubFrequently asked questions
What is the prediction for CRB vs Botafogo SP?
Our pick is CRB to win with a 61% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.62.
Who will win CRB vs Botafogo SP?
On our numbers CRB have a 61% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Botafogo SP 16%.
How many goals will there be in CRB vs Botafogo SP?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 49% likely and both teams score 50% of the time on our projection.
When is CRB vs Botafogo SP?
CRB vs Botafogo SP (Serie B) kicks off on Sunday 18 October 2026 at 20:00 (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.