Botafogo vs Mirassol Prediction: Tough game for Botafogo

Botafogo vs Mirassol: Prediction and odds on the Brasileirão match on September 18, 2025

Botafogo and Mirassol will meet in a postponed match from Round 12. Both teams are fighting for a spot in the Copa Libertadores, so the game promises to be exciting. 

Botafogo: Form and statistics

Botafogo lost 1-0 away to São Paulo, dropping to sixth place in the table. The Cariocas played terribly and looked disheartened by their elimination from the Copa do Brasil after losing on penalties to city rival Vasco da Gama. São Paulo's goal in the 7th minute by Dinenno didn't help, but Davide Ancelotti's team was unable to react and barely troubled goalkeeper Rafael throughout the game. The Paulistas were always more dangerous and could have even won by a larger margin. The home team wasted a few chances, but they were also unlucky on two occasions. Enzo Díaz hit the post from a free kick just before halftime, and Rigoni also struck the post after a counterattack near the end of the game. Botafogo took risks in the second half and gave Crespo's men plenty of space to exploit. Ancelotti is under pressure, and the fans have been highlighting his lack of experience. The Lone Star team needs to play much better to defeat Mirassol, one of the most consistent sides in the Série A.

Botafogo: Lineup

Alex Telles, Alexander Barboza, Marlon Freitas, and Montoro did not start against São Paulo but are expected to return to the lineup

🔖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, Natahn, Bastos (injured)

👤Head Coach: Davide Ancelotti

Mirassol: Form and statistics

Mirassol traveled to Porto Alegre to face Grêmio and brought home a victory. Rafael Guanaes' men are highly motivated and have achieved their third consecutive win. The match against Grêmio promised to be difficult, especially since the Gaúchos had managed to draw with Flamengo at the Maracanã. Still, once again, Mirassol showed that it is one of the most organized teams in the league. The first scoring opportunity of the game came in the 26th minute, with Walter saving a shot from Marlon, Grêmio's left back. The warning woke up the Mirassol players, who almost scored through Alesson in the following minute, but João Pedro intercepted the shot. In the 44th minute, Mirassol opened the scoring from a free kick. Reinaldo crossed, João Victor headed the ball onto the crossbar, and it fell to Alesson, who headed in the only goal of the game. Mirassol controlled the match in the second half and was closer to scoring 2-0 than Grêmio was to equalizing. The Little Lion climbed to fourth place and is beginning to dream of a historic presence in the Copa Libertadores next year.

Mirassol: Lineup

Rafael Guanaes should field his usual lineup.

🔖Mirassol starting lineup (4-3-3)

Walter – Lucas Ramon, João Victor, Jemmes, Reinaldo – Danielzinho, Neto Moura, Gabriel – Negueba, Edson Carioca, Chico da Costa

⛔️Out: Matheus Sales, Roni, Paulo Henrique (injured)

👤Head Coach: Rafael Guanaes

Botafogo vs Mirassol: Head-to-head statistics

The two clubs have never met in their history.

Botafogo vs Mirassol: Betting tips & Odds

• Mirassol has won three of its last four away matches. You can bet on Mirassol to win for 5.01 at 1xBet;
• The TU 2.5 bet has won six times in Botafogo's last eight games and seven times in Mirassol's last eight away matches. You can bet on a game with less than three goals (TU 2.5) for 1.75 at 1xBet;
• Mirassol has scored first in seven of its last nine matches. You can bet that Mirassol will be the first team to score for 2.75 at Bet365.

Botafogo vs Mirassol match prediction 18 September 2025

Botafogo, the current Brazilian champion, is struggling this season, and pressure is mounting on Davide Ancelotti. The Cariocas' only realistic goal is to finish in the top four to secure qualification for the Copa Libertadores. Meanwhile, Mirassol, a debutant in the Série A, is impressing in fourth place with a strong away record. With Botafogo's squad desperate to bounce back and Mirassol's confidence high, this game could end in a draw.

Our match prediction: Draw for 3.77 at 1xBet.

Our betting tip for this Brasileirão match: TU 2.5 for 1.66 at Betway.

Our final tip for this match: Correct Score 1-1 for 7.00 at Bet365.