CRB vs Botafogo Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 18 October 2026
🔊 CRB are approaching a decisive stretch of the season with high motivation - they are fighting for a play-off place and sit just one point behind. Botafogo São Paulo are in the lower half of the table and need to stay focused to avoid the relegation zone. The hosts have looked stronger in recent matches, while the visitors have been losing more often during this period.
What can we expect from this match based on their head-to-head statistics?
CRB beat Botafogo São Paulo away on 30 June 2026 in Série B, winning 1-0. The hosts had 19 shots to eight and 11 corners to six, but the only goal went to the visitors.
CRB have won seven of their 11 official meetings with Botafogo São Paulo, drawing two and losing two. At home, CRB are unbeaten against this opponent, with four wins and one draw.
Head-to-head statistics CRB - Botafogo
What’s behind CRB’s inconsistent form
In their previous Série B match, CRB drew 2-2 away at Fortaleza 12 October 2026. They were trailing 1-2 at half-time and finished the game with 11 corners to the hosts' six.
CRB's last five matches have been inconsistent: two wins, two defeats and a draw. At home, though, the team show a consistent attacking output - they have scored more than 1.5 goals in 8 of their 9 home matches. Over their last ten matches, CRB have won five, lost four and drawn one, averaging 1.7 goals per game. Their defence remains vulnerable, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per match. Their position in the table gives them strong motivation to keep pushing until the end of the season.
Match Results: Brasil
The main storyline centers on Botafogo vs São Paulo
Botafogo São Paulo beat Ceará 1-0 at home 13 October 2026 in their most recent Série B match. After a goalless first half, the hosts scored in the second; they had 15 shots to Ceará's 11 and launched 46 dangerous attacks to their opponents' 18.
Botafogo São Paulo have won three of their last ten matches, losing six and drawing one, with any run of three consecutive wins regularly interrupted by poor results. Their average of 0.9 goals scored per game over that period is modest, though the team can be organised against stronger opponents away from home - they have covered the +1.5 handicap in most of their recent matches. Notably, the club are close to the relegation zone and have a clear motivation to pick up points to stay up.
Match Results: Botafogo San Paulo
Match Result Prediction
CRB have been convincing at home: they have won 9 matches at home this season and are on a run of 5 consecutive home wins, which supports the trend. In their last 10 home matches they have also been prolific in front of goal, averaging 2.6 goals per game, and they rarely lose at home - just 4 defeats at home this season. Botafogo São Paulo average only 0.69 goals per game away from home and have managed just 4 away wins this season. On that basis, we are backing a CRB win at odds of 1.60*.
Corner Prediction
Botafogo São Paulo have won more than 3.5 corners in seven consecutive matches - a consistent trend that reflects the team's high activity in this area. Away from home, they have also frequently earned at least 2.5 corners, doing so in 6 of their last 7 away games. Based on this, the pick is Botafogo São Paulo Team Total Corners - Over 3.5 at odds of 1.53*.
Correct Score Prediction
According to the algorithm's calculations, the most likely outcomes are: 1-0 (12.51%), 1-1 (11.3%) and 2-0 (10.71%). These results suggest a moderately low-scoring match with the home side having the edge. There is no clear frontrunner in the top three, but 1-0 carries the highest probability of the options listed.
*Odds are indicative and may vary depending on the bookmaker.
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Both sides have important objectives to fulfil before the end of the season: CRB are fighting for a play-off place, while Botafogo São Paulo are trying to avoid relegation trouble. The most reliable selection looks to be a CRB win - the hosts have shown a high level of attacking output at home and have traditionally been confident in front of their own supporters, as demonstrated by a run of five consecutive home victories. Their opponents are struggling across all areas of the pitch, with a low average for goals scored, and tend to lose to stronger sides even when they have something to play for. The main prediction is a CRB win.
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