Value bet: Maringá to win @ 2.90 – our chance 38% vs 34% implied by the price (edge +10%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultMaringá to win ✗38% · @2.90
Double chanceEither team to win ✗76% · @1.28
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗52% · @1.83
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓74% · @1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗10% · fair 10.26
Botafogo PB vs Maringá preview and prediction
The match
The Serie C sees Botafogo PB take on Maringá on Saturday 26 September, kicking off at 21:00 (WAT). Botafogo PB are 4th with 5 points from 6 games, while Maringá sit 1st on 11 points.
Form guide
Botafogo PB's last 5: LLLWW Most recently they lost to Maringá 0–2 away. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Maringá's last 5: WLWWW Most recently they beat Botafogo PB 2–0 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 0.5 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Maringá arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.2 points a game against 1.2.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 19 September 2026, finished Maringá 2–0 Botafogo PB. Across their last 2 meetings Botafogo PB have won 1, Maringá 1, with 0 draws and 2.5 goals per game; both teams scored in 1 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.6 goals: 1.3 for Botafogo PB and 1.3 for Maringá. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 47%, both teams to score at 52%. Their recent games have mostly stayed under 2.5.
Value angle: Maringá to win at 2.90 – 38% on our numbers against 34% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 74% chance at odds of 1.28. Predicted score: Botafogo PB 1–1 Maringá. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Botafogo PB38%fair 2.65 · @2.25
Draw24%fair 4.13 · @3.10
Maringá38%fair 2.63 · @2.90
2.59Expected goals
1.29Botafogo PB xG
1.30Maringá xG
52%Both score
47%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
0–110%
1–010%
1–28%
2–18%
0–08%
From our goals model: Botafogo PB 1.3 – 1.3 Maringá expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Botafogo PB vs Maringá?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Botafogo PB vs Maringá?
On our numbers Botafogo PB have a 38% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Maringá 38%.
How many goals will there be in Botafogo PB vs Maringá?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 47% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Botafogo PB vs Maringá?
Our predicted score is Botafogo PB 1–1 Maringá, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Botafogo PB vs Maringá?
Botafogo PB vs Maringá (Serie C) kicks off on Saturday 26 September 2026 at 21:00 (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.