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Serie A | Sat 23 May, 21:00

Sao Paulo v Botafogo Stats

Data last updated: Fri 19 Jun 2026, 15:25 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Sao Paulo face Botafogo in Serie A on Sat 23 May, 21:00. Sao Paulo come in with 4 recent points and 1.4 goals per match, while Botafogo have 8 points and 2.2 goals per match in the same lens.

BT4Y best bet

Botafogo to Win

  • At 4.1, Botafogo Win implies roughly 24%, while BT4Y rates the chance closer to 66%.
  • Botafogo have the stronger recent points return, taking 8 points from the sample compared with 4 for Sao Paulo.
  • Botafogo have the cleaner defensive sample at 1.4 conceded per match, which helps the Botafogo Win angle more than a raw possession edge.
  • Sao Paulo sit 8 in the table, while Botafogo sit 12, so the standings picture adds pressure context to the result-market read.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The 66% for Botafogo Win sits against roughly 24% implied by the current price. Botafogo have the stronger recent points return, taking 8 points from the sample compared with 4 for Sao Paulo.

Model chance vs price66% model chance against roughly 24% implied
Strong positive
Botafogo have the stronger recent points return, taking 8 points.Visible data support
Positive
Botafogo have the cleaner defensive sample at 1.4 conceded per.Visible data support
Positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

BT4Y analyst view: Botafogo Win is the preferred angle because the market is supported by the current team numbers Botafogo have the stronger recent points return, taking 8 points from the sample compared with 4 for Sao Paulo. Rotation, motivation and a slow tempo are the main cautions before treating the result price as settled.

Main risk

Rotation, motivation and a slow tempo are the main cautions before treating the result price as settled.

Key Data Signals

Botafogo Win evidence

Botafogo have the stronger recent points return, taking 8 points from the sample compared with 4 for Sao Paulo.

Botafogo have the cleaner defensive sample at 1.4 conceded per match, which helps the Botafogo Win angle more than a raw possession edge.

Sao Paulo sit 8 in the table, while Botafogo sit 12, so the standings picture adds pressure context to the result-market read.

What To Watch In The Data

Botafogo Win notes

    Corners, cards and shots

    Territory, discipline and chance-volume data.

    Sao Paulo8.4
    Avg corners for
    Botafogo4.6
    Sao Paulo14.4
    Avg total corners
    Botafogo9.2
    Sao Paulo3.2
    Avg yellow cards
    Botafogo2.4
    Sao Paulo13.2
    Avg shots
    Botafogo15.2
    Best odds for this sectionOver 4.5 CardsBet365 guide price · Model 67% vs implied 52% · edge +15 pts
    1.91
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    Over 9.5 CornersBet365 guide price · model 65%
    1.82
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    Over 5.5 CardsBet365 guide price
    2.2
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    Over 4.5 Cards needs a clear match pattern behind it. For corners, that means territory, wide deliveries and blocked shots; for cards, it means duels and transition fouls; for shots, it means repeat box entries rather than harmless possession.

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    Goals, BTTS and over/under

    Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

    Sao Paulo1.4
    Avg goals scored
    Botafogo2.2
    Sao Paulo1.8
    Avg goals conceded
    Botafogo1.4
    Sao Paulo80%
    BTTS rate
    Botafogo100%
    Sao Paulo80%
    Over 2.5 goals
    Botafogo80%
    Best odds for this sectionBTTS YesBetfred guide price · Model 76% vs implied 57% · edge +18.9 pts
    1.75
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    Over 1.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 83%
    1.28
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    Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 65%
    1.85
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    Over 3.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 47%
    3.2
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    Under 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 39%
    1.95
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    BTTS NoBetfred guide price · model 28%
    2
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    Player stats

    Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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    Market odds

    Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

    Market aligned with main pickBotafogo to WinBet365 guide price · Model 66% vs implied 24% · edge +41.5 pts
    4.1
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    Botafogo Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 74%
    2.6
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    BTTS YesBetfred guide price · model 76%
    1.75
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    Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 65%
    1.85
    Check odds @ 1.85
    Botafogo to Win is positive value at the current guide price, but the price only matters if the football route is clear. Use the model-versus-implied gap as the starting point, then check whether the article context, team news and section data actually point towards the same market.
    Recent form

    Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

    Sao Paulo

    LLDWL
    Last 51W 1D 3L
    Last 5 record
    Last 102W 2D 6L
    16 May 2026A Fluminense1-2
    10 May 2026A Corinthians2-3
    03 May 2026H Bahia2-2
    26 Apr 2026H Mirassol1-0
    18 Apr 2026A Vasco DA Gama1-2

    Botafogo

    WDLDW
    Last 52W 2D 1L
    Last 5 record
    Last 105W 3D 2L
    17 May 2026H Corinthians3-1
    10 May 2026A Atletico-MG1-1
    02 May 2026H Remo1-2
    25 Apr 2026H Internacional2-2
    18 Apr 2026A Chapecoense-sc4-1
    Market aligned with main pickBotafogo to WinBet365 guide price · Model 66% vs implied 24% · edge +41.5 pts
    4.1
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    Away / DrawBetUK guide price · model 84%
    1.92
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    Botafogo Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 74%
    2.6
    Check odds @ 2.6
    Head-to-head

    Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

    1Sao Paulo wins
    5Draws
    4Botafogo wins
    14 Sep 2025Sao Paulo v Botafogo1-0
    16 Apr 2025Botafogo v Sao Paulo2-2
    08 Dec 2024Botafogo v Sao Paulo2-1
    26 Sep 2024Sao Paulo v Botafogo1-1
    19 Sep 2024Botafogo v Sao Paulo0-0
    24 Jul 2024Sao Paulo v Botafogo2-2
    Market aligned with main pickBotafogo to WinBet365 guide price · Model 66% vs implied 24% · edge +41.5 pts
    4.1
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    BTTS YesBetfred guide price · model 76%
    1.75
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    Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 65%
    1.85
    Check odds @ 1.85
    The head-to-head sample gives context for Botafogo to Win, but it should not overrule the current tactical picture. If previous meetings show goals or momentum swings, they support the market only when the present form and line-ups point to the same game state.
    Season team stats

    Serie A

    Sao Paulo18
    Played
    Botafogo17
    Sao Paulo1.3
    Avg goals for
    Botafogo1.8
    Sao Paulo1.1
    Avg goals against
    Botafogo1.8
    Sao Paulo4
    Clean sheets
    Botafogo1
    Market aligned with main pickBotafogo to WinBet365 guide price · Model 66% vs implied 24% · edge +41.5 pts
    4.1
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    Botafogo Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 74%
    2.6
    Check odds @ 2.6
    Season data supports Botafogo to Win when the attacking output and defensive control both point towards the same outcome. The useful read is whether those longer-term numbers create a believable route to chances, pressure and game control in this specific match.
    League standings snapshot

    Current table context.

    PosTeamPtsPWDLGD
    8Sao Paulo25187473
    12Botafogo22176470
    Sao Paulo sit in position 8, while Botafogo sit in position 12, so table pressure belongs in the Botafogo Win assessment.
    Key match trends

    Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

    80%Sao Paulo Over 2.5
    80%Botafogo Over 2.5
    1.9H2H avg goals
    The Over 2.5 trend is mixed: Sao Paulo sit at 80% and Botafogo sit at 80% with the H2H average at 1.9 goals, so the goals line needs more than one team's recent over rate.

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