👉 What is the recommended bet for Santos vs Botafogo?

The prediction and suggested bet for Santos vs Botafogo, on 1 June 2025, is: Under 2.5 goals.

👉 In which stadium will the Santos vs Botafogo match be played?

The Santos vs Botafogo match on 1 June 2025 will be held in Santos, at the Urbano Caldeira Stadium.

Santos vs Botafogo Prediction – Brazilian Serie A

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Check out the best predictions for Santos vs Botafogo

Here you will find the finest prediction for Santos vs Botafogo in the Brasileirão Série A, along with match analysis and betting tips.

Read below for our detailed analysis of both teams, including their recent form and the key statistics from their last matches to provide the best prediction for this encounter between Santos and Botafogo.

Santos

01 June 2025 – 19::00
Brasileirão Série A
2025
Normal Time – Round 11

Botafogo

Betting tip and prediction for this match between Santos vs Botafogo

The best prediction for Santos vs Botafogo in the Brasileirão Série A is less than 2.5 goals. Both teams tend to play cautiously, prioritising defensive balance which may restrict goal-scoring opportunities. As they value midfield control, a low-scoring match is expected, making the bet on fewer than 2.5 goals a sound choice, anticipating a tightly contested match with limited chances.

The best prediction for Santos vs Botafogo

Under 1.5 goals in the 1st half (live betting)
Under 3.5 goals (live, double or triple bet)
Under 3.0 Asian goals (risky prediction)

Match preview: Santos vs Botafogo

Santos and Botafogo will face off at the Urbano Caldeira Stadium, in a match for the 11th round of the Brasileirão Série A. Historical encounters at this stadium lean in favour of the home side, with Santos winning 2 and drawing 1 of the last 3 matchups here. However, their last contest here ended in a 2-2 draw on 23rd July 2023, with goals from Marcos Leonardo for Santos and Tiquinho Soares and Adryelson for Botafogo. Special attention to home and away dynamics is warranted, as both teams exhibit markedly different results when playing at home or away.

Team analysis: Santos

The home side is currently positioned 18th, having gathered 8 points from 2 wins, 2 draws, and 6 losses. Their penultimate match saw them lose 1-0 to Corinthians away, though they managed a 1-0 victory against Vitória last time out. Santos tends to perform better at home; over the last 30 matches, they recorded 2 wins, 3 draws, and 10 losses as visitors, compared to 8 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses at home. In the championship, Santos has collected 5 points from 12 available in their last 4 home fixtures, registering 1 victory, 2 draws, and 1 loss. Defensive solidity has not been a strength, conceding goals in 7 of their last 10 matches in this competition. In the 10 games played, they have never managed to overturn the score after conceding first.

Santos achieved a crucial victory in the previous round but continues to find themselves under significant pressure, remaining in the relegation zone of the Brasileirão. Their performance has been inconsistent, with struggles in creating clear chances and maintaining form throughout matches. Thus, a higher level of concentration and organisation will be essential to challenge an opponent that demands extra care. Playing at home, they must turn fan support into motivation to claim another 3 points, as improvement needs to be collective; any mistake could be costly against a more stable adversary.

Team analysis: Botafogo

The visiting side occupies 11th place with 12 points, having secured 3 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses. Their last fixture resulted in a 0-0 draw with Flamengo, following a 4-0 home victory over Internacional in the previous match. Botafogo, like Santos, performs better at home; in the last 30 games, they boast 2 wins, 3 draws, and 10 losses as a visitor, while recording 10 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses at home. They enter this match following a home win against Universidad Chile (1-0). In the championship, Botafogo has only earned 2 points from 15 possible in their last 5 away games.

They have failed to win as visitors in their last 5 outings. Generally, away matches tend to feature few goals, with 24 of their last 36 fixtures ending with under 2.5 goals. In 9 matches in this competition, they have conceded first in 4 instances and have never managed to come back after that.

Botafogo is currently experiencing a fluctuating phase, sitting in mid-table but with the capability to push for higher positions. The team has shown solid defensive capabilities, having only conceded five goals, which ranks them as the second-best defence in the league. The primary challenge now is to enhance their offensive consistency and convert solid defensive performances into victories. Playing away demands tactical focus and attention to detail, particularly against a rival fighting for survival. A positive outcome could be a significant step toward achieving stability and loftier goals this season.