Fortaleza EC vs Botafogo SP Prediction & Match Analysis
Full analysis and predictions for all markets
| Market | Option | Probability | Odds | Stats & Analysis |
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| 1X2 | Home Win |
68.5%
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| BTTS | Yes |
62.8%
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| Over / Under 2.5 | Over 2.5 |
55.6%
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| Corners O/U | Over 7.5 Corners |
92%
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| HT / FT | Home / Home |
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| Correct Score | 2-1 |
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Fortaleza EC
Botafogo SP
Statistics are based on season averages
Season Statistics
Team averages and season trends before this fixture
Fortaleza EC
19 matches
Botafogo SP
19 matches
| Fortaleza EC | Statistic | Botafogo SP |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Wins | 6 |
| 4 | Draws | 6 |
| 6 | Losses | 7 |
| 22 | Goals For | 24 |
| 19 | Goals Against | 20 |
| 1.16 | Avg Goals Scored | 1.26 |
| 1 | Avg Goals Conceded | 1.05 |
| 7 | BTTS Yes | 10 |
| 11 | Over 1.5 | 11 |
| 9 | Over 2.5 | 8 |
| 3 | Over 3.5 | 4 |
| 8 | Clean Sheets | 4 |
| 7 | Failed To Score | 7 |
| 4.26 | Shots On Goal | 3.47 |
| 13.89 | Total Shots | 11.47 |
| 5.37 | Corners | 5.79 |
| 46.2% | Ball Possession | 45.1% |
Match Analysis
Model notes, team context and key prediction signals
On paper, this fixture places two sides in different competitive situations, shaped by two sides with a fairly similar football identity. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. Recent form does not point to a completely one-sided rhythm, which increases the chance of a more tactical and phase-based contest. Fortaleza EC arrive from the stronger league position, sitting 5 with 31 points compared to Botafogo SP in 15 on 21, which underlines the gap in season consistency. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. Across the main signals in this matchup, Away Win remains the stronger lean, and the clean-sheet angle slightly favors Botafogo SP. The defensive profile of this fixture suggests that clear openings may be harder to create.This profiles as a tighter contest, with fewer clear openings expected. Both teams appear likely to operate from a similar base structure, so execution within the same shape could be more decisive than formation itself.
Fortaleza EC approach this game with the confidence of a side sitting 5 on 31 points after 18 outings. They have recorded 9 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses, with a 21:17 goal return and good form over their recent run. In attack they lean heavily on Vitinho (4 goals), Juan Miritello (3 goals), Luiz Fernando (2 goals), with creative support from Maílton (1 assists), Emanuel Brítez (1 assists), Maurício Júnior (1 assists), while defensively they have looked very solid. At home, they have managed 7 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses, which underlines a very strong split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. In stylistic terms they continue to show balanced attacking football.
With 21 points from 18 games and a place of 15, Botafogo SP still have clear room for improvement in overall consistency. Their record of 5 wins, 6 draws, and 7 losses, together with goals at 20:18, reflects mixed form over their recent run. Much of their threat comes through Everton Morelli (6 goals), Hygor (2 goals), Vilar (1 goals), with creative support from Patrick Brey (3 assists), Rafael Gava (3 assists), Everton Morelli (1 assists), while the defensive numbers suggest they have been very solid. Away from home, they have managed 2 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses, a return that supports a balanced but draw-heavy split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. In football terms they often show balanced attacking football.
Across those 2 head-to-head meetings, Fortaleza EC won 1 times, Botafogo SP won 1 times, while 0 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 1:4 from Fortaleza EC's perspective. 1 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 0 matches, with an average of 2.5 goals per game.
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | PTS | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 37:19 | 18 | 59 |
W
W
W
L
L
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| 2 | 32 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 44:31 | 13 | 58 |
D
W
W
W
D
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| 3 | 32 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 54:27 | 27 | 57 |
W
W
D
L
D
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| 4 |
Fortaleza EC
Home
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32 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 37:27 | 10 | 56 |
W
D
D
W
D
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| 5 | 32 | 15 | 8 | 9 | 33:28 | 5 | 53 |
L
W
W
L
L
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| 6 | 32 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 40:30 | 10 | 52 |
L
W
W
L
W
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| 7 | 32 | 15 | 6 | 11 | 49:45 | 4 | 51 |
W
L
W
L
W
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| 8 | 32 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 44:34 | 10 | 50 |
W
W
L
W
L
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| 9 | 32 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 44:43 | 1 | 48 |
L
L
D
W
D
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| 10 | 32 | 11 | 14 | 7 | 32:25 | 7 | 47 |
D
W
L
W
D
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| 11 | 32 | 13 | 6 | 13 | 32:40 | -8 | 45 |
W
L
L
W
W
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| 12 | 32 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 44:34 | 10 | 45 |
L
W
D
W
W
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| 13 | 32 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 39:40 | -1 | 42 |
L
D
W
L
D
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| 14 | 32 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 35:39 | -4 | 42 |
W
W
D
W
D
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| 15 | 32 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 38:37 | 1 | 42 |
L
L
D
D
W
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| 16 |
Botafogo SP
Away
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32 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 36:38 | -2 | 38 |
W
L
W
D
L
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| 17 | 32 | 9 | 6 | 17 | 32:43 | -11 | 33 |
W
L
L
L
D
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| 18 | 32 | 7 | 7 | 18 | 40:47 | -7 | 28 |
L
L
L
L
W
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| 19 | 32 | 4 | 5 | 23 | 21:53 | -32 | 17 |
L
L
L
L
L
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| 20 | 32 | 3 | 4 | 25 | 17:68 | -51 | 13 |
L
L
L
W
L
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