Botafogo vs Corinthians Prediction 17 May 2026
🔊 Botafogo head into this fixture with inconsistent form but impressive attacking output-they average nearly two goals per game, though their defense concedes just as many. Corinthians, meanwhile, have been more reserved on the road, scoring less frequently but showing greater solidity at the back. Both sides currently sit in the bottom half of the table: Botafogo are 12th, while Corinthians trail slightly behind in 16th. The key narrative in this matchup is the hosts’ attacking openness against the visitors’ well-structured defensive approach.
Head-to-Head
The most recent official meeting between these sides took place on 30 November 2025 and ended in a 2-2 draw. Here’s a comparative breakdown of the key stats from that match, with Corinthians playing at home:
- possession: 61% vs 39%;
- corners: 7 vs 4;
- fouls: 13 vs 18;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 6 vs 2.
📊 Head-to-head stats for official encounters between Botafogo and Corinthians:
- They have faced off 40 times;
- The hosts have claimed 16 wins, the visitors 12, with 12 draws;
- Goals scored: 53 for Botafogo, 48 for Corinthians;
- Average first-half goals: 1.05; second-half average: 1.48;
- Average total goals per match: 2.53.
Head-to-head statistics Botafogo - Corinthians
Botafogo FR Team Overview
Their most recent official fixture took place on in the Copa do Brasil, with Chapecoense hosting Botafogo. The match ended 2-0.
Here’s a breakdown of the key stats (Botafogo vs Chapecoense):
- Possession: 66% vs 34%;
- Corners: 7 vs 5;
- Fouls committed: 10 vs 12;
- Yellow cards: 1 vs 5;
- Shots on target: 8 vs 3.
⚫ Botafogo continue to play on the front foot, averaging 1.86 goals per game at home, but their defensive frailty is just as evident, conceding 1.93 on average. Over their last five matches, they have picked up two wins, suffered two defeats, and drawn once-their most recent outing ending in a loss. Across their previous ten fixtures, Botafogo have been consistent in attack (1.9 goals scored per match), but keeping clean sheets remains a rare achievement for them.
Match Results: Botafogo FR
Corinthians Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Copa do Brasil, facing Corinthians away from home. The contest ended 1-0.
Here’s a breakdown of the key stats from that game (Corinthians vs Barra):
- Possession: 70% vs 30%;
- Corners: 8 vs 0;
- Fouls: 11 vs 10;
- Yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- Shots on target: 10 vs 1.
⚪ Corinthians showcase a contrasting style: they average just 0.87 goals scored and exactly one goal conceded per game over the season. However, their form over the last ten matches has been much improved - six wins, just one defeat, and three draws, with their defensive record tightening to only 0.5 goals conceded per match and a modest 1.2 goals scored on average. Over their last five fixtures, the visitors have picked up three wins and suffered only one loss; their most recent outing ended in a Corinthians victory. This level of discipline makes them a dangerous opponent, even away from home.
Match Results: Corinthians
Match Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Games played - 40;
- Home wins - 16, Away wins - 12, Draws - 12.
Stats: Botafogo vs Corinthians
- Matches in the competition: 14 vs 15;
- Wins: 5 vs 4;
- Win percentage: 36% vs 27%;
- Losses: 6 vs 5;
- Draws: 3 vs 6.
Last 10 matches:
- Wins: 5 vs 6;
- Losses: 2 vs 1;
- Draws: 3 vs 3.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head (average total goals):
- Home side - 1.33, Away side - 1.2;
- Head-to-head average - 2.53;
- Both teams scored: overall - 21 times; at the home ground - 10 times.
Average total stats: Botafogo vs Corinthians
- In this competition: 3.79 vs 1.87;
- Goals scored: 1.86 vs 0.87;
- First half: 0.71 vs 0.4;
- Second half: 1.14 vs 0.47;
- Botafogo at home in this competition - 2;
- Corinthians away in this competition - 0.71;
- Last 10 matches: 1.9 (home - 1.83) vs 1.2 (away - 0.75).
- Botafogo have conceded in 18 of their last 20 matches.
- Botafogo have conceded in 13 consecutive Serie A games.
- Botafogo have conceded at home in 8 of their last 9 Serie A fixtures.
- Corinthians have scored in seven straight matches.
Corner Kicks Prediction
Botafogo: Stats
- This season: average corners per match in the league - 3.86; at home - 4.5;
- Last 10 matches: average corners - 6.4; at home - 7.33.
Corinthians: Stats
- This season: average corners per match in the league - 4.8, away - 4.29;
- Last 10 matches: average corners - 5.3; away - 4.25.
- Corinthians have delivered over 4.5 corners in six consecutive matches.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Games played - 40;
- Both teams have found the net overall - 21 times;
- At the home ground - 10 times.
Stats: Botafogo vs Corinthians
- Matches played in the league: 14 vs 15;
- Matches this season with both teams scoring (BTTS): 11 vs 7;
- Botafogo BTTS at home - 4 (67%);
- Corinthians BTTS away - 4 (57%).
Last 10 matches:
- BTTS games: 7 vs 3;
- Botafogo BTTS at home - 4 (67%);
- Corinthians BTTS away - 2 (50%).
- Botafogo have both scored and conceded in ten straight Serie A matches.
Correct Score Prediction
Most frequent results this season:
- The most common scoreline in the league: 1-1 (21/147, 14.3%);
- Botafogo’s most frequent home result: 2-2 (2/6, 33.3%);
- Corinthians’ most frequent away results: 0-0, 1-1 (2/7, 28.6%).
The algorithm, based on statistical distribution and probabilities, predicts the top three outcomes:
1-1 - 14.03% (odds: 6)
1-0 - 10.08% (odds: 7)
2-1 - 8.58% (odds: 9)
⭐ Editor’s Prediction
Botafogo’s current form sets the stage for high-scoring encounters: the hosts consistently look to dictate play but are prone to defensive lapses-a trend reflected in both their season-long stats and their ongoing run of matches with goals at both ends in Serie A (Botafogo have scored and conceded in 10 consecutive rounds). Corinthians, meanwhile, have shown improvement up front in recent outings and should be able to exploit the hosts’ defensive issues at least once, even if their own attacking numbers remain modest over the campaign. This prediction is anchored in a clear trend from recent months: the recommended bet is both teams to score (yes).No comments
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