Botafogo vs Santos: Prediction, H2H & Betting Tips

Botafogo take on Santos in the Serie A on Thursday, 16 July 2026. Below is our data-driven preview and prediction for this fixture, based on head-to-head history, recent form and league position.

Final result: Botafogo 2–1 Santos. Botafogo won the match.

In their last 28 meetings, Botafogo have won 8, drawn 8 and lost 10 against Santos. These fixtures have averaged 2.0 goals per game, with both teams scoring in 32% of them.

Defensively, Botafogo kept 9 clean sheets and Santos kept 11 across those meetings, giving a useful guide to how tight this matchup tends to be.