Botafogo vs Santos FC Prediction: Santos Is a Different Team Today

Botafogo vs Santos FC: Prediction for the Match on October 26, 2025

The Lone Star is pitched against Santos FC as Round 30 of the Brasileirão Serie A gets underway. Perched in comfortable Sudamericana seats, these two sides, who have worked their way through the tournament’s density, meet for the second time in the league. The previous meeting between the sides was in Round 11, and Botafogo triumphed with a solitary goal at full-time.

Below is a preview of the team statistics, emerging lineups, head-to-head comparisons, trends, and several betting tips are available.

🏠 Botafogo: Form and Statistics

Last Five Matches: LWLLW

W-D-L Form: 13-7-9

Home Form: 7-4-3

Position: 6th

Botafogo has been through the wringer in the last five league games, playing to amass two wins amidst three losses. Fluminense was bad news, with two unanswered goals by full-time. Bahia’s visit to their home saw luck shine on them in the eventual 2-1 display that saw the guests leave with a red card. The next two games resulted in losses for the side, with outcomes of 2-0 and 3-0 against Internacional and Flamengo, respectively.

Last week against Ceara, the team held their heads high, dominating both halves with Chris Ramos scoring six minutes before the break, and Jeffinho ending with a second twelve minutes before full-time.

Botafogo’s home record is considered good, with seven wins, three stalemates, and three losses. In twenty-nine rounds, the team has managed to catalog thirteen wins, seven draws, and nine defeats.

🏁 Botafogo: Lineup

With Chris Ramos scoring last week against Ceraa, seeing Davide Ancelotti repeat him in the CF spot springs no surprise. He also makes a replacement in his midfield to cover up fitness worries. Matheus Martins recovers from the light knock, with Artur replacing him temporarily. Freitas also comes up for Allan today. The team is plagued with fitness problems, with Alex Telles, Bastos, Danilo, Neto, Álvaro Montoro, Arthur Cabral, Kaio Pantelao, and Matheus Martins all ruled out of play from their injury situations.

🔖 Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Linck, Cuiabano-Marcal-Barboza-Vitinho, Freitas-Newton, Rodriguez-Correa-Artur, Ramos

👤 Head Coach: Davide Ancelotti

⛔ Out: Injured - Alex Telles, Bastos, Danilo, Neto, Álvaro Montoro, Arthur Cabral, Kaio Pantelao, Matheus Martins. Doubtful- Jefferson Savarino, Nathan Fernandes. Suspended- David Ricardo

✈️Santos FC: Form and Statistics

Last Five Matches: DDLWL

W-D-L Form: 8-7-13

Away Form: 3-3-8

Position: 16th

Santos FC suffered a loss for the thirteenth time last week in the 1-0 defeat against Vitoria, which kept them stuck in the sixteenth league spot after twenty-eight rounds. With the game owning all markings of a stalemate, a foul given away in the penalty box was converted to lend the visiting Baianos their hard-fought win, which lingered till full-time.

Traveling has been hectic for the Fish, who have only taken three wins on the road, with eight defeats in thirteen matches. Vojvoda’s new approach has been solid, with only three losses in nine games since he took over. The derby against Corinthians was considered extremely impressive for the side, who were tipped as the underdog against the guests who appeared better-faring.

The last five games for the Blacks and Whites produced two losses, one win, and two ties.

🏁 Santos FC: Lineup

A new management was all Santos needed, with the team thriving despite Neymar’s absence. There is better coordination at the back, and everyone seems to understand the team instructions. Neyamr remains injured, and Ze Rafael serves his suspension. 

🔖 Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Escobar-Peres-Frias-Vinicius, Schnmidt-Arao, Guillerhme-Rollheiser-Barreal, Diaz

👤 Head Coach: Juan Pablo Vojvoda

⛔ Out: Injured- Tomas Rincon, Neymar. Suspended - Ze Rafael

🤝 Botafogo vs Santos FC Match Head-o-Head Satistics

Ten recent meetings between the sides resulted in two wins for Botafogo, four draws, and four wins for Santos FC.

📈 Botafogo vs Santos FC Match Betting Trends

Home Precedence For Botafogo: Botafogo’s home record casts aspersion on all other variables. Consider a home win at 1.95 odds from Bet365

Away Struggle For Santos: On average, Santos has struggled in their away matches this season, losing more than winning or tying. Consider a high-risk, but possible option of a tie at 3.40 odds from Betway

Concession for Botafogo at home: Botafogo has conceded in three of their last four home games. Consider Santos FC over 0.5 goals at 1.54 odds from 1xbet

🎯 Botafogo vs Santos FC Match Prediction October 26, 2025

Before the recent 1-0 win for Botafogo in Round 11, the last two meetings ended in stalemates. Under former coach Cleber Xavier, the team was a total mess, and Botafogo took advantage to edge over the Fish. However, under new management, team dynamics are more flexible, and the team generally plays to win. Botafogo will try to feather their nests again, this time, at home. However, this set of Santos players are more motivated and disciplined. Expect a very close game.

Below are my best predictions:

🔥 Our main prediction is for the Card Handicap - Botafogo +1 at 1.90 odds from Bet365

🔥 Our betting tip will be under ten (10) corner kicks at 1.81 odds from Betway

🔥 Our final betting tip will be for the match to end with fewer than three goals at 1.69 odds from 1xbet