Ceara vs Botafogo Prediction 20 June 2026
📢 Ceará and Botafogo SP head into their Matchday 14 clash in Brazil’s Serie B with similar objectives-both sides are fighting to stay above the drop zone. The table remains tight: the hosts sit six points clear of relegation, while the visitors have just a two-point cushion. Recent form has been a concern for both teams, but Botafogo’s struggles are particularly acute on the road, where they have found it difficult to pick up points and convert their chances.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 13 November 2024 and ended with a scoreline of 1:4. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Botafogo San Paulo):
- ball possession percentage: 46% vs 54%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 7;
- fouls: 9 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 1 vs 7.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Ceara and Botafogo San Paulo:
- played 4 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 3, for the away team - 0, draws - 1;
- number of goals - 13 against 4;
- average total in the 1st half - 2, in the 2nd half - 2.25;
- average total goals in the match - 4.25.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Ceara Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Serie B tournament (home team - Criciuma, away team - Ceara). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here's the game statistics (Ceara vs Criciuma):
- ball possession: 41% vs 59%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 3;
- fouls: 14 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 7 vs 6.
Ceará have struggled for consistency, picking up two wins, two defeats, and a draw in their last five outings. Offensively, they remain fairly average, netting around 1.2 goals per match, but defensive issues persist-Ceará have conceded in each of their last twelve fixtures. While there is still a cushion above the relegation zone, it’s not enough for the team to feel comfortable just yet, so their motivation in the league remains high.
Match Results: Ceara
Botafogo San Paulo Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Serie B tournament (home team - Botafogo San Paulo, away - Operario). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:1.
Here are the match stats (Botafogo San Paulo vs Operario):
- ball possession: 47% vs 53%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 3;
- fouls: 16 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 3;
- shots on target: 5 vs 4.
Botafogo Sao Paulo remain in the relegation zone, having managed just one win in their last ten matches. The visitors’ main issue lies up front: over that stretch, they have averaged only 0.6 goals per game. Botafogo Sao Paulo have especially struggled away from home, failing to score in four consecutive road fixtures and rarely finding any attacking rhythm. With the threat of relegation looming, every point is crucial, but their current form offers little reason for optimism.
Match Results: Botafogo San Paulo
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 4;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 2; for visitors away - 0; number of draws - 0;
- Average first-half total: 2;
- Today's home team scores on average 1.5, while the visitors net 0.5.
First-Half Stats: Ceara (home) vs Botafogo San Paulo (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 7 vs 7;
- wins: 4 (57.14%) vs 0 (0%);
- losses: 2 (28.57%) vs 1 (14.29%);
- draws: 1 (14.29%) vs 6 (85.71%);
- Average goals scored: 1.43 vs 0.43;
- Average goals conceded: 0.43 vs 0.29.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 4 vs 1;
- losses: 3 vs 3;
- draws: 3 vs 6;
- Average first-half total: 1.3 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.4) vs 0.6 (scored - 0.2, conceded - 0.4).
- Botafogo San Paulo have drawn in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 away games (Serie B).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 4;
- home team wins - 3, away team wins - 0, draws - 1.
Statistics: Ceara vs Botafogo San Paulo
- matches played in the tournament: 13 vs 13;
- wins: 4 vs 3;
- win percentage: 31% vs 23%;
- losses: 4 vs 6;
- draws: 5 vs 4.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 1;
- losses: 6 vs 5;
- draws: 1 vs 4.
- Botafogo San Paulo won with a +1.5 handicap in last 16 games.
- Botafogo San Paulo won with a +1.5 handicap in last 14 games (Serie B).
- Botafogo San Paulo won with a +1.5 handicap in last 8 away games.
- Botafogo San Paulo won with a +1.5 handicap in last 7 away games (Serie B).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 3.25, the guests - 1;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 4.25;
- both teams scored: overall - 3; at the home team's field - 1.
Statistics: Ceara vs Botafogo San Paulo
- average total in the tournament: 2.31 vs 2;
- average total goals scored: 1.15 vs 1;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.62 vs 0.54;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.54 vs 0.46;
- Ceara: average total at home in the tournament - 1.43;
- Botafogo San Paulo: average total away in the tournament - 0.43;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.2 (home - 1.4) vs 0.6 (away - 0.17).
- Over 1.5 goals scored in last 6 Ceara games.
- Over 1.5 goals scored in last 5 Ceara games (Serie B).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 4;
- both teams scored all-time - 3 times;
- on the home team’s field - 1 times.
Statistics: Ceara vs Botafogo San Paulo
- number of matches played in the tournament: 13 vs 13;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 8 vs 7;
- number of BTTS matches for Ceara at home - 5 (71%);
- number of BTTS matches for Botafogo San Paulo away - 2 (29%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Ceara at home - 4 (80%);
- BTTS matches for Botafogo San Paulo away - 1 (17%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (20/130, 15.4%);
- Ceara at home most often finish matches: 2:1 (2/7, 28.6%);
- Botafogo San Paulo away most often play: 1:0 (4/7, 57.1%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:0 - 15.15% (odds 5.03)
1:1 - 11.66% (odds 5.74)
0:0 - 11.62% (odds 5.99)
- Botafogo San Paulo lost 0:1 in 3 of last 4 away games (Serie B).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Ceará head into this clash as clear favourites, thanks to their home advantage and a squad boasting greater quality. However, confidence in the hosts is tempered by persistent defensive issues-Ceará have conceded in 12 consecutive matches, consistently allowing opponents chances in front of goal. Against such a backdrop, even Botafogo-SP, despite their challenging season, should find opportunities going forward. In this context, backing Botafogo-SP to score looks like a well-founded prediction.
Will this prediction come true?
Betting Tips: Ceara - Botafogo San Paulo
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