Botafogo-SP will arrive at Arena Castelão on Wednesday for the Serie B fixture with hosts Fortaleza.
Full predictions, pre-match stats and user poll for Fortaleza v Botafogo-SP are shown on this page - along with the latest match odds.
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Fortaleza
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Fortaleza will be hoping for a better result after the 2-1 Serie B loss in their previous game against Vila Nova.
In that game, Fortaleza managed 48% possession and 9 attempts at goal with 3 on target. The only player on the scoresheet for Fortaleza was Henrique (78'). Vila Nova got 10 attempts at goal with 4 of them on target. Mendes (14') was the scorer for Vila Nova.
In their prior six fixtures, Thiago Carpini's Fortaleza have celebrated scoring a total of 7 times resulting in an average number of goals per match of 1.17.
Botafogo-SP
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Botafogo-SP come into this match after a 4-2 Serie B win as they beat Juventude in their last fixture.
In that game, Botafogo-SP managed 37% possession and 13 attempts at goal with 4 on target. For Botafogo-SP, the goals were scored by Vilar (16') and Caíke (49'). Juventude had 15 shots on goal with 3 of them on target. Patryck (55') and Roberto (70') scored for Juventude.
In the course of their 6 latest matches, Cláudio Tencati's Botafogo-SP have slotted home a total of 11 times - giving them a goals per game average of 1.83.
Their past results show that Botafogo-SP:
- are undefeated in their last 3 league matches away from home.
- are without a win away from home in their last 2 league matches.
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Head to head
The previous league contest featuring these clubs was Serie B match day 1 on 21/03/2026 and the score finished Botafogo-SP 4-0 Fortaleza.
That day, Botafogo-SP managed 57% possession and 8 attempts on goal with 4 on target. The goalscorers were Hygor (34'), Morelli (38', 52') and Vilar (45').
Fortaleza got 4 attempts at goal with 0 on target.
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Prediction
In this match, Botafogo-SP have it in them to put one past this Fortaleza outfit, however that is unlikely to be as many as they’ll concede.
We are anticipating a 2-1 winning score for Fortaleza at the end of this one. Should be a good one.
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⚽️ What are the best odds for this match?
Checking the betting prices for this game on the WDW market, backing Fortaleza is available for 1.68, backing a drawn result is 3.4 & staking on a victory for Botafogo-SP can get you 5. These are the top prices being offered right now.
Lucas Pereira,
04:04 25/07/2026
Odds correct at time of publishing. All odds subject to change.
🏟️ Team Focus:
Fortaleza
Formed: 1918
Stadium: Arena Castelão (63,904)
Chairman: José Rolim Machado
Manager: Thiago Carpini
Competitions: Serie B position 5, Copa do Brasil (Round of 16)