Our Botafogo vs Fortaleza Prediction: 3-2
Botafogo vs Fortaleza in the Brazil Serie A is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday December 7, 2025. A 3-2 win for the home side is our main prediction, though over 2.5 goals looks like a valuable bet given both teams’ attacking tendencies.
This Botafogo vs Fortaleza prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Botafogo's Last Match – Cruzeiro vs Botafogo
Determined to get back to winning ways, Botafogo must win after their 2-2 Brazil Serie A draw against Cruzeiro on December 4. In that match, Botafogo recorded 57% possession, attempting 6 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cruzeiro | 43% | 7 (4) | 1.58 | 45 |
 Botafogo | 57% | 6 (5) | 1.55 | 53 |
Fortaleza's Last Match – Fortaleza vs Corinthians
Fortaleza will aim to maintain their momentum following a 2-1 Brazil Serie A triumph against Corinthians on December 3. In that match, Fortaleza saw 30% of the ball and created 6 goal attempts, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Fortaleza | 30% | 6 (3) | 1.17 | 20 |
 Corinthians | 70% | 13 (7) | 1.99 | 65 |
Botafogo vs Fortaleza Stats
Key Stats
| Botafogo | Fortaleza | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.43 | Attacking Strength | 1.39 |
| 1.49 | Defence Strength | 1.22 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 7/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Botafogo are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Fortaleza average 1.7 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.