Stadium: Estadio Governador Placido Castelao
⏰ Time: 20/10/2025. 00:30
Ceará vs Botafogo: Prediction for the Match on October 20, 2025
As Round 29 eases to a close, twelfth-placed Ceara draws swords against fifth-placed Botafogo at the Catelao grounds in hopes of repaying the grudge from June, where Botafogo won 3-2. Slammed with two defeats in a row, the desperate visitors are keen on a momentum gain, while the ambitious hosts continue to push towards a mid-table finish to the season.
For the Ceará vs Botafogo prediction below, pay attention to the teams' latest news, player form, top betting trends, head-to-head comparison, and our expert betting picks.
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Recent Form: DWLWD
W-D-L- Record: 9-8-10
Home Record: 6-3-4
Position: 12th
In twenty-seven games, Ceara has only won nine matches, taking eight stalemates while losing ten. The Vozao managed to wade through the last five league contentions through two wins, two stalemates, and one loss. Eight recent points gained in their endeavors have boosted their league standings to the twelfth spot, with a tendency for improvement. At home, they have lost four of thirteen games, while winning six, and settling for three stalemates.
Of the Brazilian Serie A managers so far, Leo Conde was the second to destabilize Juan Pablo Vojvoda, Santos' new manager, who had maintained a decent streak. Last week, however, was a moment of total recall, as Ceara beat Santos 3-0, leaving the Fish stranded in no man’s land.
Although described as a fluke by many, the follow-up 1-1 road match against Sport Recife cleared the air that the Big Grandpas are up to something.
🏁 Ceará SC: Lineup
Leo Conde plays with the majority of his players today. Momentum is good on the Ceara grounds, and the team’s fitness staff is confident ahead of this game that the players presented are fit and ready to play.
🔖 Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Ferreira, Bahia-Machado-Marllon-Souza, Zanocelo-Lorenco, Fernandinho-Mugni-Galeano, Raul
👤 Head Coach: Leo Conde
⛔ Out: Injured - Luis Otavio, Dieguinho, Marcos Victor
✈️ Botafogo: Form and Statistics
Recent Form: DLWLL
W-D-L Record: 12-7-9
Away Record: 5-3-8
Position: 5th
Two losses in a row for Botafogo have brought Bahia, their next-door neighbor, down the street to their doorsteps. The six-point drop, courtesy of the 3-0 devastation against Flamengo and the 2-0 loss against Internacional, dented their table stance so badly, with the Bahianos looking to squeeze themselves past.
While fans thought the flank lessons were learnt in the two-goal drought against the Reds, Falmengo added salt to their festering sores by outsourcing them to a 3-0 outcome at the Niton Santos.
The fact that the majority of the club’s big names are injured will take its toll on productivity, and that the opponents are encouraged to challenge now that the team is missing a significant number of additions makes things worse for the Botafogo boys, who are desperate for relief, having conceded five unanswered goals in two games.
🏁 Botafogo: Lineup
Davide Ancelotti goes into this game handicapped by several good men, i.e, Telles, Bastos, and Danilo, to mention a few. Their absences were felt in the 3-0 loss to Flamengo and the 2-0 defeat against Internacional. He continues to permutate player positions, this time laying a chokehold on the midfield, with five free roamers, in hopes of substituting quality for quantity.
🔖 Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Linck, Cuiabano-Marcal-Ricardo-Vitinho, Allan-Newton, Rodriguez-Savarinho-Artur, Cabral
👤 Head Coach: Davide Ancelotti
⛔ Out: Alex telles, Bastos, Danilo, Nathan Fernandes, Neto, Alvaro Montoro, Kaio Pantaleo, Jordan Barrera, Christian Loor
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🤝Ceará vs Botafogo Head-to-Head Statistics
The last ten meetings between the sides produced two wins for Ceara. Six stalemates and two wins for Botafogo.
📈 Ceará vs Botafogo Betting Trends
The BTTS Prevalence: The last six direct clashes between the sides have produced a BTTS -Yes. Consider this betting tip at 2.10 odds from Betway.
Poor Away Record For Botafogo: Botafogo’s road records in the last five league games are embarrassing. Consider the Home/Draw option at 1.40 odds from 1xbet
Few Goals Scored In Botafogo Road Games: There have been fewer than three goals scored in the last four Botafogo away matches. Bet on the Under 2.5 tip at 1.49 odds from Betway
Ceara concedes a lot: Ceara has conceded in eight of the last ten league games. Bet on Botafogo to score at least one goal at 1.49 odds from 1xbet.
🎯 Ceará vs Botafogo Match Prediction 20 October, 2025
While this could be a fixture that may guarantee goals, as seen in the first contest in June, the two sides, when playing against each other, don't approach with their gloves off. As such, we will bet on a few card flashes, a handful of corner kicks, and a time-based goallessness for the two sides, especially the hosts who will be looking to capitalize on the fact that the visitors are missing many regular starters.
Top predictions for this game include:
🔥 Our main prediction will be 9-11 Corners at 2.62 odds from Bet365
🔥 Our betting tip will be the First Half Total Bookings - O 1.5 at 1.71 odds from Betway
🔥 Our last match prediction is Under 0.5 Goal in 30 minutes - Yes at 1.63 odds from 1xbet
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