Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓50% · fair 1.99
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗75% · fair 1.34
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗11% · fair 8.91
Velo Clube U20 vs Botafogo SP U20 preview and prediction
The match
The Paulista U20 sees Velo Clube U20 take on Botafogo SP U20 on Friday 4 September, kicking off at 19:00 (WAT). Velo Clube U20 are 13th with 1 points from 2 games (in the bottom three), while Botafogo SP U20 sit 10th on 1 points (in the bottom half). Only goal difference separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Velo Clube U20's last 5: DDDWL Most recently they drew with EC São Bernardo U20 0–0 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 0 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.3 per game. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Botafogo SP U20's last 5: WWDWL Most recently they beat Bandeirante U20 4–0 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.0 per game.
Botafogo SP U20 arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.8 points a game against 1.2.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.6 goals: 1.1 for Velo Clube U20 and 1.4 for Botafogo SP U20. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 50%, both teams to score at 50%.
Our pre-match pick was Under 2.5 goals – a 50% chance at odds of 2.00. Predicted score: Velo Clube U20 1–1 Botafogo SP U20. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Velo Clube U2032%fair 3.15 · @2.88
Draw21%fair 4.84 · @3.40
Botafogo SP U2048%fair 2.10 · @2.15
2.56Expected goals
1.11Velo Clube U20 xG
1.45Botafogo SP U20 xG
50%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
0–111%
1–29%
1–09%
0–28%
0–08%
From our goals model: Velo Clube U20 1.1 – 1.4 Botafogo SP U20 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Botafogo SP U20 to win✓
48%
2.10
2.15
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.26
–
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✓
50%
1.99
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
72%
1.38
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
50%
1.99
2.00
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
75%
1.34
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
43%
2.31
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Botafogo SP U20 / FT Botafogo SP U20✓
26%
3.78
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–1✗
11%
8.91
–
Form
Velo Clube U20 – last 6
DDDWLD
21 Aug
@ EC São Bernardo U20
0–0
D
11 Aug
vs Desportivo Brasil U20
1–1
D
7 Aug
@ XV de Piracicaba U20
0–0
D
31 Jul
vs SC Paulinense SP U20
1–0
W
24 Jul
@ Ibrachina U20
0–5
L
18 Jul
vs São Paulo U20
0–0
D
0.3Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
17%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
Botafogo SP U20 – last 6
WWDWLD
21 Aug
@ Bandeirante U20
4–0
W
14 Aug
vs Novorizontino U20
2–1
W
10 Aug
@ Oeste U20
1–1
D
7 Aug
vs Santo André U20
4–1
W
31 Jul
@ São Paulo U20
0–2
L
26 Jul
vs Desportivo Brasil U20
1–1
D
2.0Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Velo Clube U20 and Botafogo SP U20.
What is the prediction for Velo Clube U20 vs Botafogo SP U20?
Our pick is Under 2.5 goals with a 50% chance, at bookmaker odds of 2.00.
Who will win Velo Clube U20 vs Botafogo SP U20?
On our numbers Velo Clube U20 have a 32% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Botafogo SP U20 48%.
How many goals will there be in Velo Clube U20 vs Botafogo SP U20?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 50% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Velo Clube U20 vs Botafogo SP U20?
Our predicted score is Velo Clube U20 1–1 Botafogo SP U20, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Velo Clube U20 vs Botafogo SP U20?
Velo Clube U20 vs Botafogo SP U20 (Paulista U20) kicks off on Friday 4 September 2026 at 19:00 (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.