Brasileirão· Regular Season - 38· Estadio Urbano Caldeira
Santos
Botafogo2 Dec
Santos vs Botafogo Prediction & Betting Tips
Wednesday, 2 December 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Over 2.5 goals
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Predicted score
2-1
Fair odds
1.73
Expected goals
1.9 - 1.1
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More Santos vs Botafogo tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Santos +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 92% | 1.08 | - |
| 1XSantos or Draw | 82% | 1.23 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Botafogo +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 67% | 1.50 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 65% | 1.55 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 56% | 1.77 | - |
| X2Botafogo or Draw | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| 1Santos to win | 44% | 2.28 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 44% | 2.29 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 42% | 2.36 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 35% | 2.83 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Santos -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 33% | 3.00 | - |
| 2Botafogo to win | 18% | 5.43 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Botafogo -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 8% | 12.88 | - |
Santos vs Botafogo preview & analysis
Match preview
Santos host Botafogo in the Brasileirão (Regular Season - 38) at Estadio Urbano Caldeira on Wednesday, 2 December 2026, with kick-off at 21:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Santos arrive in mixed form, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 9 and conceding 10. Most recently they lost to Atletico-MG 1-2 away. They're 8th in the table with 42 points from 30 games. Botafogo arrive in mixed form, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 6 and conceding 8. Most recently they drew with Coritiba 1-1 away. They're 13th in the table with 36 points from 30 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Santos have won 0, Botafogo have won 3 and 3 ended level. Those games averaged 2.8 goals, and both teams scored in 4 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Santos narrow favourites: Santos 44%, draw 38%, Botafogo 18%. We expect around 3.0 goals (1.9 - 1.1 in expected goals), with 58% for over 2.5 and 56% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both teams' recent games have been open, and our goals model expects this one to follow suit. Our pick is Over 2.5 goals, which our model rates at a 58% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Santos 2-1 Botafogo.
Recent form
Santos- 11 OctAAtletico-MG1-2
- 8 OctHFlamengo2-2
- 3 OctASao Paulo2-1
- 19 SeptARemo2-1
- 16 SeptAAtletico-MG2-4
Botafogo- 12 OctACoritiba1-1
- 8 OctHVasco DA Gama1-2
- 19 SeptAMirassol0-2
- 16 SeptHGremio3-2
- 13 SeptHRB Bragantino1-1
Head to head
Brasileirão table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Flamengo | 30 | 19 | 7 | 4 | +33 | 64 |
| 2 |  Palmeiras | 30 | 18 | 9 | 3 | +30 | 63 |
| 3 |  Atletico Paranaense | 30 | 15 | 8 | 7 | +14 | 53 |
| 4 |  Fluminense | 30 | 14 | 9 | 7 | +11 | 51 |
| 5 |  Bahia | 30 | 13 | 10 | 7 | +8 | 49 |
| 6 |  Cruzeiro | 30 | 14 | 6 | 10 | +2 | 48 |
| 7 |  Atletico-MG | 30 | 13 | 8 | 9 | +6 | 47 |
| 8 | Santos | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | +1 | 42 |
| 9 |  RB Bragantino | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | +3 | 40 |
| 10 |  Sao Paulo | 30 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 39 |
| 11 |  Coritiba | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | -10 | 39 |
| 12 |  Vitoria | 30 | 10 | 6 | 14 | -11 | 36 |
| 13 | Botafogo | 30 | 9 | 9 | 12 | -5 | 36 |
| 14 |  Vasco DA Gama | 29 | 9 | 8 | 12 | -6 | 35 |
| 15 |  Mirassol | 30 | 8 | 9 | 13 | -10 | 33 |
| 16 |  Corinthians | 30 | 8 | 8 | 14 | -7 | 32 |
| 17 |  Internacional | 30 | 7 | 11 | 12 | -5 | 32 |
| 18 |  Gremio | 30 | 7 | 10 | 13 | -8 | 31 |
| 19 |  Remo | 30 | 5 | 10 | 15 | -15 | 25 |
| 20 |  Chapecoense-sc | 29 | 3 | 9 | 17 | -31 | 18 |
Santos vs Botafogo: FAQ
What is the Santos vs Botafogo prediction?
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Our tip is Over 2.5 goals. Our predicted score is Santos 2-1 Botafogo.
Who is the favourite to win Santos vs Botafogo?
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Santos are favourites. Our model gives Santos a 44% chance of winning, Botafogo 18%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Santos vs Botafogo?
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We rate both teams to score at 56%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Santos vs Botafogo kick off?
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Santos vs Botafogo kicks off at 21:00 UTC on Wednesday, 2 December 2026 at Estadio Urbano Caldeira, Santos.
