Atletico PR vs Botafogo Prediction 29 March 2026
🔊 The clash between Athletico Paranaense and Botafogo promises to be filled with goal-scoring opportunities. Both teams are eager to climb up the standings, adding extra intrigue to the match. Athletico Paranaense have shown decent form with two consecutive wins, yet they continue to concede in nearly every game. Botafogo, despite being at the bottom of the table, display a tendency for open play with high goal totals.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 05 October 2024 and ended with a 0-1 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (with Atlético Paranaense as the home side):
- possession: 53% vs 47%;
- corners: 8 vs 3;
- fouls: 7 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
- shots on target: 2 vs 3.
📊 Statistical preview for the official encounters between Athletico Paranaense and Botafogo:
- 37 matches played;
- home team victories - 17, away team victories - 13, draws - 7;
- goals scored - 44 versus 43;
- average total goals in the 1st half - 1.11, in the 2nd half - 1.24;
- average total goals per match - 2.35.
Head-to-head statistics Atletico PR - Botafogo

Atletico Paranaense Team Overview
The last official match took place on in the Serie A tournament, featuring home side Athletico Paranaense against visitors Coritiba. The game concluded with a 2-0 victory.
Here are the match statistics (Athletico Paranaense vs Coritiba):
- possession: 53% vs 47%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 4;
- fouls: 10 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 1.
🔴 Atlético Paranaense are in solid form, having secured two victories in their last five matches. Currently sitting in sixth place, they are aiming to solidify their position in the upper half of the table. However, their defense has been a concern, as they have been conceding goals frequently, a trend evident in recent games. Despite this, they maintain a strong average of 1.9 goals per game over their last ten matches.
Match Results: Atletico Paranaense

Botafogo FR Team Overview
The visitors' last official match took place on in the Serie A tournament, where Bragantino hosted Botafogo. The match ended with a score of 1-2.
Here are the match statistics (Botafogo vs Bragantino):
- possession percentage: 41% vs 59%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 11;
- fouls: 8 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 6.
⚫ Botafogo are currently sitting in 17th place, fighting to avoid relegation in Serie A. Their form has been inconsistent, with just two wins in their last five matches, including three consecutive losses before their recent victory against a strong opponent. Despite their struggles, the team often finds themselves in high-scoring encounters, with most of their games ending with a total of over 2.5 goals, due to both their attacking efforts and defensive vulnerabilities.
Match Results: Botafogo FR
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Played - 37;
- Home wins - 17, Away wins - 13, Draws - 7.
Statistics: Atletico Paranaense vs Botafogo
- Matches in tournament: 7 vs 6;
- Wins: 4 vs 2;
- Win percentage: 57% vs 33%;
- Losses: 2 vs 4;
- Draws: 1 vs 0.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 5 vs 4;
- Losses: 3 vs 4;
- Draws: 2 vs 2.
- Atletico Paranaense are unbeaten at home in 14 of the last 15 head-to-head meetings with Botafogo.
- Atletico Paranaense have avoided defeat at home in 12 of the last 13 Serie A encounters against Botafogo.
- Botafogo have failed to win away in 7 of their last 8 Serie A matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches (Average Total):
- Home team - 1.19, Away team - 1.16;
- Overall - 2.35;
- Both teams scored: All time - 12 times; At home - 5 times.
Average Total Goals Statistics: Atletico Paranaense vs Botafogo
- In tournament: 2.43 vs 3.67;
- Goals scored: 1.43 vs 1.67;
- First half: 0.86 vs 0.5;
- Second half: 0.57 vs 1.17;
- Atletico Paranaense: Home in tournament - 1.5;
- Botafogo: Away in tournament - 1.5;
- Last 10 matches: 1.9 (home - 1.83) vs 1.1 (away - 1.2).
- Atletico Paranaense have scored under 1.5 goals in 8 of the last 9 head-to-head Serie A meetings with Botafogo.
- Atletico Paranaense have scored under 1.5 goals in five consecutive head-to-head matches against Botafogo.
Corner Kicks Prediction
Atletico Paranaense: Statistics
- Season: Average total in tournament - 5.14; Home - 6.75;
- Last 10 matches: Average total - 6.9; Home - 8.5.
Botafogo: Statistics
- Season: Average total in tournament - 2.33, Away - 2.25;
- Last 10 matches: Average total - 3.6; Away - 3.6.
- Atletico Paranaense have taken over 5.5 corners in 8 of the last 9 head-to-head Serie A meetings with Botafogo.
- Atletico Paranaense have taken over 5.5 corners at home in six consecutive head-to-head matches against Botafogo.
- Atletico Paranaense have taken over 5.5 corners at home in five consecutive Serie A head-to-head matches against Botafogo.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Played - 37;
- Both teams scored all time - 12 times;
- At home - 5 times.
Statistics: Atletico Paranaense vs Botafogo
- Tournament matches played: 7 vs 6;
- Season matches where both teams scored (BTTS): 4 vs 3;
- Atletico Paranaense: BTTS at home - 2 (50%);
- Botafogo: BTTS away - 3 (75%).
Last 10 Matches:
- BTTS matches: 6 vs 4;
- Atletico Paranaense: BTTS at home - 2 (33%);
- Botafogo: BTTS away - 3 (60%).
Exact Score Prediction
Frequent Scorelines (Current Season):
- The most common scoreline in the tournament: 1-1 (12/76, 15.8%);
- Atletico Paranaense most often finishes at home with: 2-1 (2/4, 50%);
- Botafogo's frequent away scorelines include: 1-0, 1-2, 2-1, and 5-3 (1/4, 25%).
The algorithm predicts the top-3 outcomes based on statistics and probability distribution:
1-1 - 13.19% (Odds: 6)
1-0 - 9.57% (Odds: 6.5)
2-1 - 8.99% (Odds: 8.5)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering current trends and team form, a match with plenty of goals seems the most likely outcome. The trend for over 2.5 goals suggests a high chance of a high-scoring affair - this option is supported by the form of both teams: Atletico often concede, while Botafogo play openly despite their defensive issues. Therefore, this bet appears to be the most reasonable.