Botafogo vs Santa Cruz Prediction 8 August 2026

    📣How will an early goal change the strategy of both teams? If it happens, we will see an interesting development in the confrontation between the teams Botafogo PB and Santa Cruz . Recall that the meeting is scheduled for 20:00 8 August. The tournament match will take place at the Estadio Jose Americo de Almeida Filho stadium in the city of Joao Pessoa. Note the odds - bookmakers offer to bet on the victory of the side for and , respectively.

    Head-to-Head

    The last official encounter between the teams took place on 08 January 2023 and ended with a score of 2:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Santa Cruz ):

    • corner kicks: 3 vs 5;
    • yellow cards: 3 vs 2.

    📊 Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Botafogo PB and Santa Cruz :

    • played 13 matches;
    • number of wins for the home team - 4, for the away team - 5, draws - 4;
    • number of goals - 14 against 16;
    • average total in the 1st half - 1.23, in the 2nd half - 1.08;
    • average total goals in the match - 2.31.

    Head-to-head statistics Botafogo - Santa Cruz

    29%
    4 Wins
    36%
    5 Draws
    36%
    5 Wins
    Total games
    14
    Total Goals Avg
    2.43
    Both teams scored
    64%
    1.14
    Total average
    1.29
    0.71
    Yellow cards
    0.64
    Last matches
    08.08.26
    Serie C
    Botafogo PB
    Botafogo PB
    Santa Cruz
    Santa Cruz
    -
    -
    4
    2
    19
    8
    3
    0
    2
    2
    1
    0
    1
    2
    -
    -
    4
    2
    19
    8
    3
    0
    08.01.23
    Copa do Nordeste
    Santa Cruz
    Santa Cruz
    Botafogo PB
    Botafogo PB
    -
    -
    3
    5
    -
    -
    3
    2
    2
    1
    1
    1
    1
    0
    -
    -
    3
    5
    -
    -
    3
    2
    25.09.21
    Serie C
    Santa Cruz
    Santa Cruz
    Botafogo
    Botafogo
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    1
    1
    0
    1
    1
    0
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    24.07.21
    Serie C
    Botafogo
    Botafogo
    Santa Cruz
    Santa Cruz
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    10.04.21
    Copa do Nordeste
    Santa Cruz
    Santa Cruz
    Botafogo
    Botafogo
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
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    -
    -
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    Botafogo PB Team Overview

    The team's most recent official match took place on 26 July 2026 as part of the Serie C tournament (home team - SER Caxias do Sul, away team - Botafogo PB). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:2.

    Here's the game statistics (Botafogo PB vs SER Caxias do Sul):

    • ball possession: 46% vs 54%;
    • corner kicks: 4 vs 12;
    • fouls: 10 vs 22;
    • yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
    • shots on target: 3 vs 7.
    🏆Throughout the Serie C season, the team Botafogo PB has engaged in 15 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 8 wins,
    • 6 losses,
    • 1 draws.

    📈Currently, Botafogo PB stands at a mid-tier position within the Serie C standings, with a win percentage of 53% and a loss percentage of 40%.

    ⚽️Botafogo PB has scored a total of 21 goals. On the defensive end, Botafogo PB has allowed 16 goals over the season.

    Match Results: Botafogo PB

    Last matches
    22.08.26
    Serie C
    Botafogo PB
    Botafogo PB
    Guarani
    Guarani
    -
    -
    3
    7
    18
    12
    4
    2
    3
    1
    0
    1
    3
    0
    -
    -
    3
    7
    18
    12
    4
    2
    W
    15.08.26
    Serie C
    Amazonas
    Amazonas
    Botafogo PB
    Botafogo PB
    -
    -
    4
    4
    12
    22
    1
    2
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    4
    4
    12
    22
    1
    2
    D
    08.08.26
    Serie C
    Botafogo PB
    Botafogo PB
    Santa Cruz
    Santa Cruz
    -
    -
    4
    2
    19
    8
    3
    0
    2
    2
    1
    0
    1
    2
    -
    -
    4
    2
    19
    8
    3
    0
    D
    26.07.26
    Serie C
    SER Caxias do Sul
    SER Caxias do Sul
    Botafogo PB
    Botafogo PB
    -
    -
    12
    4
    22
    10
    2
    3
    1
    2
    1
    0
    0
    2
    -
    -
    12
    4
    22
    10
    2
    3
    W
    12.07.26
    Serie C
    Botafogo PB
    Botafogo PB
    Confianca
    Confianca
    -
    -
    5
    8
    8
    7
    1
    0
    2
    0
    0
    0
    2
    0
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    -
    5
    8
    8
    7
    1
    0
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    Santa Cruz Team Overview

    The away team played their last official match on 25 July 2026 as part of the Serie C tournament (home team - Santa Cruz , away - Figueirense ). The match ended with a score of 0:1.

    Here are the game statistics (Santa Cruz vs Figueirense ):

    • ball possession: 57% vs 43%;
    • corner kicks: 10 vs 5;
    • yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
    • shots on target: 0 vs 1.
    🏆Throughout the Serie C season, the team Santa Cruz has engaged in 15 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 7 wins,
    • 5 losses,
    • 3 draws.

    📈Currently, Santa Cruz stands at a mid-tier position within the Serie C standings, with a win percentage of 47% and a loss percentage of 33%.

    ⚽Santa Cruz has scored a total of 15 goals. On the defensive end has allowed 11 goals over the season.

    Match Results: Santa Cruz

    Last matches
    22.08.26
    Serie C
    Santa Cruz
    Santa Cruz
    SER Caxias do Sul
    SER Caxias do Sul
    1
    -
    -
    3
    3
    14
    18
    2
    2
    2
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    -
    -
    3
    3
    14
    18
    2
    2
    W
    15.08.26
    Serie C
    Santa Cruz
    Santa Cruz
    Maranhao
    Maranhao
    -
    -
    6
    3
    17
    18
    4
    3
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    -
    -
    6
    3
    17
    18
    4
    3
    L
    08.08.26
    Serie C
    Botafogo PB
    Botafogo PB
    Santa Cruz
    Santa Cruz
    -
    -
    4
    2
    19
    8
    3
    0
    2
    2
    1
    0
    1
    2
    -
    -
    4
    2
    19
    8
    3
    0
    D
    25.07.26
    Serie C
    Santa Cruz
    Santa Cruz
    Figueirense
    Figueirense
    -
    -
    10
    5
    -
    -
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    -
    -
    10
    5
    -
    -
    0
    0
    L
    12.07.26
    Serie C
    Barra
    Barra
    Santa Cruz
    Santa Cruz
    -
    -
    4
    2
    13
    15
    4
    1
    1
    2
    0
    2
    1
    0
    -
    -
    4
    2
    13
    15
    4
    1
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    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 13;
    • home team wins - 4, away team wins - 5, draws - 4.

    Statistics: Botafogo PB vs Santa Cruz

    • matches played in the tournament: 15 vs 15;
    • wins: 8 vs 7;
    • win percentage: 53% vs 47%;
    • losses: 6 vs 5;
    • draws: 1 vs 3.

    Last 10 matches:

    • wins: 6 vs 6;
    • losses: 3 vs 2;
    • draws: 1 vs 2.
    Trends
    • Santa Cruz won with a +1.5 handicap in last 9 games against Botafogo PB.
    • Santa Cruz won with a +1.5 handicap in 18 of last 19 away games.
    • Santa Cruz won with a +1.5 handicap in last 16 games.
    • Santa Cruz won with a +1.5 handicap in last 15 games (Serie C).
    • Santa Cruz won with a +1.5 handicap in last 8 away games (Serie C).
    👉Prediction: Santa Cruz Handicap (+1,5) (odds: 1.22)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • today's home team scores on average - 1.08, the guests - 1.23;
    • average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.31;
    • both teams scored: overall - 8; at the home team's field - 3.

    Statistics: Botafogo PB vs Santa Cruz

    • average total in the tournament: 2.47 vs 1.73;
    • average total goals scored: 1.4 vs 1;
    • average total in the 1st half: 0.6 vs 0.47;
    • average total in the 2nd half: 0.8 vs 0.53;
    • Botafogo PB: average total at home in the tournament -  1.43;
    • Santa Cruz : average total away in the tournament - 1.25;
    • last 10 matches (average total): 1.4 (home - 1.6) vs 1.3 (away - 1.8).
    Trends
    • Botafogo PB have scored under 1.5 goals in last 9 games against Santa Cruz.
    • Botafogo PB have scored under 1.5 goals in last 6 games against Santa Cruz (Serie C).
    👉Prediction: Botafogo PB Total goals Under (1,5) (odds: 1.65)

    Prediction on corners

    Trends
    • Santa Cruz have taken under 5.5 corners in last 6 games against Botafogo PB (Serie C).
    • Santa Cruz have taken under 5.5 corners in 6 of last 7 away games (Serie C).
    👉Prediction: Corners - Santa Cruz Total Under (5,5) (odds: 1.36)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 13;
    • both teams scored all-time - 8 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 3 times.

    Statistics: Botafogo PB vs Santa Cruz

    • number of matches played in the tournament: 15 vs 15;
    • number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 7 vs 6;
    • number of BTTS matches for Botafogo PB at home - 2 (29%);
    • number of BTTS matches for Santa Cruz away - 5 (63%).

    Last 10 matches:

    • number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 5;
    • BTTS matches for Botafogo PB at home - 1 (20%);
    • BTTS matches for Santa Cruz away - 4 (80%).
    👉Prediction: Both Teams To Score (No) (odds: 1.82)

    Correct score prediction

    Statistics of frequent results (current season):

    • most common score in the tournament: 1:0 (22/150, 14.7%);
    • Botafogo PB at home most often finish matches: 2:0 (3/7, 42.9%);
    • Santa Cruz away most often play: 1:0 , 1:1 , 1:2 (2/8, 25%).

    Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:

    1:1 - 13.46% (odds 5)
    1:0 - 13.03% (odds 5.8)
    0:0 - 10.58% (odds 7.1)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Botafogo PB have scored under 1.5 goals in last 9 games against Santa Cruz.
    • Botafogo PB have scored under 1.5 goals in last 6 games against Santa Cruz (Serie C).

    Botafogo PB Total goals Under (1,5)
    Published: 06/08/2026, 20:24

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    Betting Tips: Botafogo PB - Santa Cruz

    Botafogo PB have won:
    botafogo-fc-pb-2in last 5 games (Serie C).
    Botafogo PB Win
    Bovada
    -120
    Santa Cruz have not lost:
    santa-cruz-pe-1in last 5 away games (Serie C).
    Santa Cruz will not lose
    -122
    Botafogo PB have not lost:
    botafogo-fc-pb-2in 16 of last 18 home games.
    botafogo-fc-pb-2in last 7 games (Serie C).
    Botafogo PB will not lose
    -588
    Under 3.5 goals scored:
    botafogo-fc-pb-2santa-cruz-pe-1in last 10 Botafogo PB games against Santa Cruz.
    botafogo-fc-pb-2santa-cruz-pe-1in last 7 Botafogo PB games against Santa Cruz (Serie C).
    botafogo-fc-pb-2santa-cruz-pe-1in last 5 Botafogo PB home games against Santa Cruz.
    botafogo-fc-pb-2in last 9 Botafogo PB games (Serie C).
    botafogo-fc-pb-2in last 8 Botafogo PB home games.
    santa-cruz-pe-1in 20 of last 21 Santa Cruz games.
    santa-cruz-pe-1in 14 of last 15 Santa Cruz games (Serie C).
    santa-cruz-pe-1in 7 of last 8 Santa Cruz away games (Serie C).
    Total goals Under (3,5)
    -476
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    Botafogo - Santa Cruz Table position

    Brasileiro Serie C 2026
    gWDLGDPForm
    1.
    Brusque
    Brusque
    1894526-2031
    2.
    Botafogo PB
    Botafogo PB
    1893626-1930
    3.
    Paysandu
    Paysandu
    1892726-2629
    4.
    Internacional Limeira
    Internacional Limeira
    1885522-2029
    5.
    Santa Cruz
    Santa Cruz
    1884619-1428
    6.
    Ypiranga
    Ypiranga
    1884625-2228

    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    7 - Wins
    3 - Draws
    0 - Loses
    Wins - 5
    Draws - 2
    Loses - 3
    10 matches
    Scored - 18
    Conceded - 6
    +12
    +4
    12 - Scored
    8 - Conceded
    7
    Wins
    5
    3
    Draws
    2
    0
    Loses
    3
    Goal difference
    18
    Scored
    12
    6
    Conceded
    8
    2.4
    Match goals average
    2
    1.8
    Goals scored per match on average
    1.2
    0.6
    Goals conceded per match on average
    0.8
    5
    Both teams scored
    4
    50'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    75'
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