Botafogo vs Operario Prediction
📢 Botafogo SP head into their Matchday 13 clash in Brazil’s Serie B against Operario in a tough spot: the hosts are winless in a lengthy stretch and find themselves hovering just above the relegation zone, fighting to retain their league status. Operario, meanwhile, have shown more consistency-having lost just once in their last four outings, they remain in the promotion race, though they still trail the automatic spots by five points.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 18 September 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 1:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Botafogo San Paulo):
- ball possession percentage: 44% vs 56%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 7;
- fouls: 13 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 3;
- shots on target: 1 vs 5.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Botafogo San Paulo and Operario:
- played 10 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 2, for the away team - 3, draws - 5;
- number of goals - 8 against 11;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.9, in the 2nd half - 1;
- average total goals in the match - 1.9.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Botafogo San Paulo Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Serie B tournament (home team - Vila Nova, away team - Botafogo San Paulo). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.
Here's the game statistics (Botafogo San Paulo vs Vila Nova):
- ball possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 9;
- fouls: 16 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 1;
- shots on target: 1 vs 4.
Botafogo São Paulo are going through a tough spell: they've suffered four defeats and picked up just one draw in their last five matches. Their attack has struggled, averaging just over 0.5 goals per game, while the defence has also been shaky, conceding roughly one goal per match. The team are highly motivated as they battle to avoid relegation, but their current form suggests a swift turnaround is unlikely.
Match Results: Botafogo San Paulo

Operario Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Serie B tournament (home team - Operario, away - Juventude). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:1.
Here are the match stats (Operario vs Juventude):
- ball possession: 53% vs 47%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 4;
- fouls: 17 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 4;
- shots on target: 3 vs 6.
Operario have shown stronger form recently, picking up four wins in their last ten outings. The visitors play with plenty of intent up front, averaging 1.4 goals per game and consistently creating chances, especially away from home. However, their defensive frailties remain a concern-Operario concede 1.7 goals per match and haven’t kept a clean sheet in quite some time. The team’s motivation is still high as they look to close the gap on the league leaders and stay in the promotion hunt.
Match Results: Operario
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 10;
- home team wins - 2, away team wins - 3, draws - 5.
Statistics: Botafogo San Paulo vs Operario
- matches played in the tournament: 12 vs 12;
- wins: 2 vs 5;
- win percentage: 17% vs 42%;
- losses: 6 vs 3;
- draws: 4 vs 4.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 0 vs 4;
- losses: 6 vs 4;
- draws: 4 vs 2.
- Botafogo San Paulo have not won in last 5 home games against Operario.
- Botafogo San Paulo have not won in last 10 games (Serie B).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.8, the guests - 1.1;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 1.9;
- both teams scored: overall - 4; at the home team's field - 3.
Statistics: Botafogo San Paulo vs Operario
- average total in the tournament: 1.92 vs 2.42;
- average total goals scored: 0.92 vs 1.17;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.58 vs 0.58;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.33 vs 0.58;
- Botafogo San Paulo: average total at home in the tournament - 1.6;
- Operario: average total away in the tournament - 1;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.5 (home - 1) vs 1.4 (away - 1.25).
- Botafogo San Paulo have conceded in 10 of last 11 games (Serie B).
- Operario have scored in 8 of last 9 games.
Prediction on corners
Botafogo San Paulo: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 7; at home field - 8;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 7; at home field - 8.25.
Operario: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.5, away - 4.2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6; away - 2.
- Botafogo San Paulo have taken over 4.5 corners in 13 of last 15 games.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 10;
- both teams scored all-time - 4 times;
- on the home team’s field - 3 times.
Statistics: Botafogo San Paulo vs Operario
- number of matches played in the tournament: 12 vs 12;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 6 vs 6;
- number of BTTS matches for Botafogo San Paulo at home - 4 (80%);
- number of BTTS matches for Operario away - 3 (60%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Botafogo San Paulo at home - 4 (100%);
- BTTS matches for Operario away - 3 (75%).
- Operario have scored and conceded in last 5 games.
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (18/120, 15%);
- Botafogo San Paulo at home most often finish matches: 1:1 , 1:2 (2/5, 40%);
- Operario away most often play: 1:2 (2/5, 40%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 12.4% (odds 5.6)
1:0 - 11.58% (odds 5.01)
0:0 - 9.87% (odds 5.61)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Botafogo SP head into this clash as the favorites, but their recent form casts doubt on that status. The hosts are mired in a prolonged slump, struggling to deliver results and currently riding a ten-match winless streak in Serie B. Even home advantage offers little reassurance under these circumstances. Given the situation, backing Operario to avoid defeat appears to be a well-founded prediction.