Botafogo vs Avai Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 6 July 2026
📢 Botafogo SP and Avaí are set to clash in a crucial Serie B relegation battle. The hosts currently sit 17th, just a single point adrift of safety, making every fixture vital in their fight for survival. Avaí, meanwhile, are 18th in the table and trail their rivals by four points. Both sides have struggled in front of goal, and their recent runs highlight inconsistent form on both ends of the pitch.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 23 November 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 0:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Botafogo San Paulo):
- ball possession percentage: 55% vs 45%;
- corner kicks: 13 vs 9;
- fouls: 14 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 3.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Botafogo San Paulo and Avai:
- played 8 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 1, for the away team - 4, draws - 3;
- number of goals - 4 against 12;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.88, in the 2nd half - 1.13;
- average total goals in the match - 2.
Head-to-head statistics Botafogo - Avai
Botafogo San Paulo Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Serie B tournament (home team - Botafogo San Paulo, away team - Brasil). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:1.
Here's the game statistics (Botafogo San Paulo vs Brasil):
- ball possession: 60% vs 40%;
- corner kicks: 11 vs 6;
- fouls: 17 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 6 vs 4.
Botafogo SP are enduring a tough season: after 15 matches, they have managed just four wins, with their attack still struggling and averaging less than a goal per game. Their recent form has been inconsistent: two victories, one draw, and two defeats in the last five outings, so it’s too early to talk about any steady improvement. The pressure of the league table is mounting: the team are hovering just above the relegation zone and urgently need to improve both their finishing and defensive solidity.
Match Results: Botafogo San Paulo
Avai Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Serie B tournament (home team - Athletic Club MG, away - Avai). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.
Here are the match stats (Avai vs Athletic Club MG):
- ball possession: 42% vs 58%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 8;
- fouls: 12 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 1 vs 8.
Avaí are also navigating a tough stretch, having picked up just one win and suffered four defeats in their last five outings. Going forward, the visitors look marginally more proactive than their opponents, averaging 1.3 goals per game. However, defensive frailties remain a concern, with Avaí conceding an average of 1.5 goals per match. With their league position demanding that they close the gap to safety, the current run of form hardly inspires complete confidence. Avaí are capable of grinding out results, but their defensive lapses too often undermine their efforts.
Match Results: Avai
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 8;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 1; for visitors away - 1; number of draws - 2;
- Average first-half total: 0.88;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.13, while the visitors net 0.75.
First-Half Stats: Botafogo San Paulo (home) vs Avai (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 7 vs 7;
- wins: 3 (42.86%) vs 0 (0%);
- losses: 3 (42.86%) vs 3 (42.86%);
- draws: 1 (14.29%) vs 4 (57.14%);
- Average goals scored: 1.43 vs 1.29;
- Average goals conceded: 0.57 vs 1.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 1 vs 3;
- losses: 4 vs 3;
- draws: 5 vs 4;
- Average first-half total: 0.5 (scored - 0.1, conceded - 0.4) vs 1.3 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.6).
- Avai conceded in the 1st half in 9 of last 10 away games.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 8;
- home team wins - 1, away team wins - 4, draws - 3.
Statistics: Botafogo San Paulo vs Avai
- matches played in the tournament: 15 vs 15;
- wins: 4 vs 3;
- win percentage: 27% vs 20%;
- losses: 7 vs 8;
- draws: 4 vs 4.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 2 vs 4;
- losses: 5 vs 5;
- draws: 3 vs 1.
- Avai won with a +1.5 handicap in last 8 games against Botafogo San Paulo (Serie B).
- Avai won with a +1.5 handicap in 14 of last 16 away games.
- Avai won with a +1.5 handicap in 11 of last 12 away games (Serie B).
- Avai won with a +1.5 handicap in 7 of last 8 games.
- Avai won with a +1.5 handicap in last 5 games (Serie B).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.5, the guests - 1.5;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2;
- both teams scored: overall - 3; at the home team's field - 1.
Statistics: Botafogo San Paulo vs Avai
- average total in the tournament: 1.87 vs 2.4;
- average total goals scored: 0.93 vs 1;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.47 vs 0.4;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.47 vs 0.6;
- Botafogo San Paulo: average total at home in the tournament - 1.43;
- Avai: average total away in the tournament - 1;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.6 (home - 1) vs 1.3 (away - 1).
- Botafogo San Paulo have scored under 1.5 goals in last 8 games against Avai (Serie B).
- Botafogo San Paulo have scored under 1.5 goals in 12 of last 13 games (Serie B).
Prediction on corners
H2H
- average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 11.26 (5.63 - for home team and 5.63 - for away team);
- average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 13 (6 - for home team and 7 - for away team).
Botafogo San Paulo: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.8; at home field - 7.57;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.6; at home field - 7.5.
Avai: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.67, away - 3.29;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.4; away - 3.2.
- Avai have taken under 3.5 corners in 6 of last 7 games (Serie B).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 8;
- both teams scored all-time - 3 times;
- on the home team’s field - 1 times.
Statistics: Botafogo San Paulo vs Avai
- number of matches played in the tournament: 15 vs 15;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 7 vs 7;
- number of BTTS matches for Botafogo San Paulo at home - 5 (71%);
- number of BTTS matches for Avai away - 4 (57%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 4;
- BTTS matches for Botafogo San Paulo at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS matches for Avai away - 3 (60%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:0 (23/156, 14.7%);
- Botafogo San Paulo at home most often finish matches: 1:1 , 1:2 (2/7, 28.6%);
- Avai away most often play: 2:1 (2/7, 28.6%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 12.6% (odds 6)
1:0 - 12.59% (odds 5.4)
0:0 - 9.24% (odds 7.2)
⭐ Editor's Pick
Botafogo Sao Paulo head into this clash as clear favourites, yet their performances haven’t shown a significant edge over Avai. Both sides are languishing near the bottom of the table, so expecting Botafogo to deliver dominant attacking football comes with considerable risk. The hosts have struggled in front of goal, scoring no more than once in 12 of their last 13 Serie B outings. This trend has also held true in their previous eight head-to-head encounters with Avai. Given these numbers, backing Botafogo Sao Paulo under 1.5 goals looks like a well-founded prediction.
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