Botafogo vs Atlético Mineiro Prediction: Botafogo must win

Botafogo vs Atlético Mineiro: Prediction and odds on the Brasileirão match on September 21, 2025

Botafogo drew 3-3 at home against Mirassol, and many fans are calling for Davide Ancelotti to be sacked.

Botafogo: Form and statistics

Botafogo and Mirassol met midweek at the Nilton Santos for a Round 12 match, postponed due to Botafogo's participation in the FIFA Club World Cup. Botafogo fans watched a spectacular game but left furious with their team and particularly with Davide Ancelotti. The Italian, son of Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti, is under pressure due to poor results. The Cariocas had a sensational first half, reaching the break with a 3-0 lead thanks to goals from Savarino, Chris Ramos, and Montoro. No one could have imagined what would happen in the second half, but the truth is that Mirassol tied the score at 3-3 in the 61st minute. The visitors scored three goals in 16 minutes, demonstrating it is no coincidence that they are in fourth place. Mirassol deserved credit, but Botafogo's players were also largely to blame. Confidence is low, and the fact that Botafogo is now out of the fight for trophies doesn't help.

Botafogo: Lineup

Davide Ancelotti is expected to field the same lineup he picked against Mirassol.

🔖Botafogo starting lineup (4-2-3-1)

Léo Linck – Vitinho, Kaio, Alexander Barboza, Alex Telles – Marlon Freitas, Newton – Jefinho, Savarino, Montoro – Chris Ramos

⛔️Out:  Artur, Arthur Cabral, Neto, Nathan, Bastos (injured)

👤Head Coach: Davide Ancelotti

Atlético Mineiro: Form and statistics

Jorge Sampaoli's start as Atlético Mineiro coach has not been easy. The Argentine has recorded two draws and one defeat in three games, and for now, the Rooster fans are not convinced. In the league, Atlético drew 1-1 at home with Santos, with a poor performance. The Mineiros scored in the 59th minute through Igor Gomes, four minutes after Santos defender José Ivaldo was sent off. Incredibly, in the 87th minute, Lyanco committed a foul inside his area, and the referee awarded a penalty. Tiquinho Soares made no mistake, and Santos equalized with 10 players. Atlético dropped two points and has now gone five games without a win in the league. The Belo Horizonte side is in 13th place with 25 points and is moving dangerously close to the relegation zone. In midweek for the Copa Sudamericana, Atlético Mineiro drew 2-2 away to Bolívar in circumstances incredibly similar to the Santos game. The Bolivians equalized in the 88th minute with a penalty kick while playing with ten men since the 57th minute. Atlético will be deciding qualification for the semi-finals of the competition next week, and Sampaoli will likely opt to leave some key players on the sidelines against Botafogo.

Atlético Mineiro: Lineup

Cuello suffered a serious injury and will not play again this season. Alexsander received his third yellow card and is suspended.

🔖Atlético Mineiro starting lineup (4-4-2)

Everson – Natanael, Alonso, Lyanco, Arana – Alan Franco, Menino, Scarpa, Reinier – Hulk, Rony

⛔️Out: Cuello, Saravia, Cadu, Patrick (injured), Alexsander (suspended)

👤Head Coach: Jorge Sampaoli

Botafogo vs Atlético Mineiro: Head-to-head statistics

Botafogo holds the advantage in the 86 meetings with Atlético. The Cariocas won 37 games, while the Mineiros won 28. The remaining 21 matches ended in draws. Both teams are having a bad season, but this game is a rematch of last year's Copa Libertadores final.

Botafogo vs Atlético Mineiro: Betting tips & Odds

• Botafogo has lost just once in its last six games. You can bet that Botafogo won’t lose (1X) for 1.17 at 1xBet;
• The TU 2.5 bet has won seven times in Atlético's last eight away matches. You can bet on a game with less than three goals (TU 2.5) for 1.64 at 1xBet;
• The BTTS-YES bet has won five times in Botafogo's last six games. You can bet on both teams to score (BTTS-YES) for 2.21 at 1xBet.

Botafogo vs Atlético Mineiro match prediction 21 September 2025

These two teams clashed in last year's Copa Libertadores final, but this season they are underperforming. Davide Ancelotti is under pressure and his position is on the line, while Atlético recently changed coaches. So far, Jorge Sampaoli has failed to improve the team. The Mineiros have an important Copa Sudamericana game next week, and Sampaoli will likely want to manage the effort of some players against Botafogo. I'm going to bet on a Botafogo win, which, despite not being in good form, is the favorite at home.

Our match prediction: Botafogo to win for 1.72 at 1xBet.

Our betting tip for this Brasileirão match: BTTS - Yes for 2.10 at Betway.

Our final tip for this match: Correct Score 2-1 for 9.00 at Bet365.