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Sunday, 17 May 2026

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Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos · Referee Felipe Fernandes de Lima, Brazil · Analysis updated 05:16 UTC

Botafogo vs Corinthians Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.36 expected goals for Botafogo and 1.22 for Corinthians, a combined total of 2.58. That distribution gives Botafogo the largest share of the 1X2 market at 40%, with the draw at 27%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 48% for over 2.5 goals and 52% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 13%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 40% favourite still loses or draws roughly 60% of the time.

Model pick

Botafogo or Draw

66.5% probability

Moderate confidence

Expected goals

1.36 – 1.22

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Match result (1X2)

Botafogo win40%
Draw27%
Corinthians win34%

Double chance 1X

67%

Double chance 12

74%

Double chance X2

60%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals73%
Over 2.5 goals48%
Over 3.5 goals26%
Both teams to score52%

Correct score

  • 1–112.6%
  • 1–010.3%
  • 0–19.3%
  • 2–18.5%
  • 1–27.7%

Why the model likes this

  • Botafogo home form

    5 points from their last 3 home matches in our dataset.

  • Corinthians away threat

    Scored in 4 of their last 6 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Botafogo to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 40%, against 40% / 27% / 34% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.36 goals for Botafogo and 1.22 for Corinthians, a combined 2.58 — an open game on paper.

Recent form

Botafogo

  • 2026-08-14T00:30:00.000Z · A vs Cienciano · 1-6 (L)
  • 2026-08-09T00:00:00.000Z · H vs Fluminense · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-07-26T19:00:00.000Z · A vs Cruzeiro · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-07-23T22:30:00.000Z · H vs Vitoria · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-07-16T22:30:00.000Z · H vs Santos · 2-1 (W)

Corinthians

  • 2026-08-14T00:30:00.000Z · A vs Rosario Central · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-08-09T21:30:00.000Z · A vs RB Bragantino · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-08-06T23:00:00.000Z · H vs Internacional · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-08-02T22:30:00.000Z · A vs Internacional · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-07-30T22:30:00.000Z · H vs Atletico Paranaense · 0-0 (D)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction below is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Palmeiras2314632148
2Flamengo2112632142
3Atletico Paranaense2312561141
4Fluminense231085638
5Cruzeiro22967-133
6Bahia22895433
7RB Bragantino22958432
8Corinthians22886432
9Coritiba23878-231
10Botafogo21867230
11Atletico-MG21858029
12Sao Paulo22769127
13Vitoria227510-1126
14Gremio21678-325
15Mirassol216510-623
16Internacional22589-423
17Santos21579-622
18Vasco DA Gama21579-822
19Remo225710-1022
20Chapecoense-sc211713-2310

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.