Botafogo PB travel to face Floresta in the Serie C on Saturday 3 October (21:00 WAT). Floresta are 3rd with 5 points from 6 games, while Botafogo PB sit 4th on 5 points. Only goal difference separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Floresta's last 5: DLWLW Most recently they drew with Santa Cruz 1–1 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.0 scored and 0.7 conceded.
Botafogo PB's last 5: DLLLW Most recently they drew with Maringá 0–0 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Floresta arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.7 points a game against 1.2.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 12 September 2026, finished Botafogo PB 0–1 Floresta. Across their last 2 meetings Floresta have won 2, Botafogo PB 0, with 0 draws and 2.0 goals per game; both teams scored in 1 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.1 goals: 1.2 for Floresta and 0.9 for Botafogo PB. That points to a tight game – under 2.5 goals is 64% likely. Their recent games have mostly stayed under 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 52% chance at odds of 2.15, above our fair price of 1.94, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Floresta 1–1 Botafogo PB. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Floresta46%fair 2.18 · @2.15
Draw24%fair 4.21 · @2.80
Botafogo PB30%fair 3.30 · @3.20
2.13Expected goals
1.22Floresta xG
0.91Botafogo PB xG
52%Both score
36%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–014%
1–113%
0–012%
0–111%
2–09%
2–18%
From our goals model: Floresta 1.2 – 0.9 Botafogo PB expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Floresta vs Botafogo PB?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 52% chance, at bookmaker odds of 2.15.
Who will win Floresta vs Botafogo PB?
On our numbers Floresta have a 46% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Botafogo PB 30%.
How many goals will there be in Floresta vs Botafogo PB?
We expect about 2.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 36% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Floresta vs Botafogo PB?
Our predicted score is Floresta 1–1 Botafogo PB, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.1 goals in total.
When is Floresta vs Botafogo PB?
Floresta vs Botafogo PB (Serie C) kicks off on Saturday 3 October 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.
