Good pick · fair odds 1.72 · bookmaker 1.75 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.75Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultSport Recife to win ✗38% · @2.70
Double chanceEither team to win ✗76% · @1.35
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓58% · @1.75
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓79% · fair 1.26
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗11% · fair 8.81
Botafogo SP vs Sport Recife preview and prediction
The match
The Serie B sees Botafogo SP take on Sport Recife on Saturday 31 October, kicking off at 20:00 (WAT) at Estadio Santa Cruz. Botafogo SP are 12th with 51 points from 37 games (in the bottom half), while Sport Recife sit 9th on 55 points (in the top half).
Form guide
Botafogo SP's last 5: WWWWL Most recently they beat Avai 2–0 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 0.3 conceded. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Sport Recife's last 5: WLDWW Most recently they beat Criciuma 2–1 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Botafogo SP arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.5 points a game against 1.7.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 11 July 2026, finished Sport Recife 3–3 Botafogo SP.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.3 goals: 1.2 for Botafogo SP and 1.2 for Sport Recife. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 41%, both teams to score at 58%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Botafogo SP 38%, draw 24%, Sport Recife 38%.
Both teams to score: yes (58%) at 1.75.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 58% chance at odds of 1.75. Predicted score: Botafogo SP 1–1 Sport Recife. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Botafogo SP38%fair 2.65 · @2.50
Draw24%fair 4.10 · @3.10
Sport Recife38%fair 2.64 · @2.70
2.33Expected goals
1.16Botafogo SP xG
1.17Sport Recife xG
58%Both score
41%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
0–111%
1–011%
0–010%
1–28%
2–18%
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 24% 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.
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.
