Botafogo RJ vs Fortaleza: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 31 August

Betiball's prediction for Botafogo RJ vs Fortaleza on 31 August 2024 (kick-off: 20:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Botafogo RJ vs Fortaleza preview before placing your bet.

Botafogo RJ vs Fortaleza: Starting Lineups Time : 31/08/2024 20:00

Botafogo RJ
2 - 0
Finished
Fortaleza
90+1' event Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz
90+1' event Fernando Marcal De Oliveira
73' event Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz
72' event Bastos
72' event Matheus Martins / Jefferson Savarino
72' event Francisco das Chagas Soares dos Santos / Luiz Henrique Andre Rosa da Silva
72' event Danilo Barbosa da Silva / Gregore de Magalhães da Silva
65' event Danilo das Neves Pinheiro Tche Tche / Mateo Ponte
60' event Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz Goal Disallowed
44' event Gregore de Magalhães da Silva
6' event Fernando Marcal De Oliveira / Cuiabano
event 90+3' Kevin Andrade Navarro
event 90' Pedro Augusto Borges da Costa
event 82' Leandro Emmanuel Martinez / Tomas Pochettino
event 78' Felipe Jonatan / Tomas Cardona
event 78' Kevin Andrade Navarro / Sasha Lucas Pacheco Affini
event 65' Glaybson Yago Souza Lisboa, Pikachu / Moises
event 65' Pedro Augusto Borges da Costa / Hercules Pereira do Nascimento
event 49' Hercules Pereira do Nascimento
event 40' Tomas Cardona
90+1' event Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz
event 90+3' Kevin Andrade Navarro
90+1' event Fernando Marcal De Oliveira
event 90' Pedro Augusto Borges da Costa
73' event Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz
event 82' Leandro Emmanuel Martinez / Tomas Pochettino
72' event Bastos
event 78' Felipe Jonatan / Tomas Cardona
72' event Matheus Martins / Jefferson Savarino
event 78' Kevin Andrade Navarro / Sasha Lucas Pacheco Affini
72' event Francisco das Chagas Soares dos Santos / Luiz Henrique Andre Rosa da Silva
event 65' Glaybson Yago Souza Lisboa, Pikachu / Moises
72' event Danilo Barbosa da Silva / Gregore de Magalhães da Silva
event 65' Pedro Augusto Borges da Costa / Hercules Pereira do Nascimento
65' event Danilo das Neves Pinheiro Tche Tche / Mateo Ponte
event 49' Hercules Pereira do Nascimento
60' event Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz Goal Disallowed
event 40' Tomas Cardona
44' event Gregore de Magalhães da Silva
6' event Fernando Marcal De Oliveira / Cuiabano
Botafogo RJ Botafogo RJ
Substitutions
#5 Danilo Barbosa da Silva
#37 Matheus Martins
#6 Danilo das Neves Pinheiro Tche Tche
#9 Francisco das Chagas Soares dos Santos
#21 Fernando Marcal De Oliveira
#3 Lucas Halter
#16 Hugo Goncalves Ferreira Neto
#27 Carlos Alberto
#28 Allan Marques Loureiro
#1 Roberto Fernandez Junior
#70 Oscar David Romero Villamayor
#25 Kaue Rodrigues Pessanha
Botafogo RJ Botafogo RJ Fortaleza Fortaleza
22Shots10
7Shots on Goal1
13Fouls8
9Corner Kick6
8Free kick15
2Offside0
3Yellow card4
30Aerial30
3Save11
17Successful Tackles26
8Interceptions10
35Long pass27
2Assist0
8Shots off goal5
14Head Success16
7Blocked4
17Tackle26
15Dribbles7
20Throw-in17
566Passes317
127Attacks91
77Dangerous attacks33
8Corner Kicks(HT)1
Fortaleza Fortaleza
Substitutions
#8 Leandro Emmanuel Martinez
#36 Felipe Jonatan
#28 Pedro Augusto Borges da Costa
#22 Glaybson Yago Souza Lisboa, Pikachu
#77 Kevin Andrade Navarro
#39 Imanol Machuca
#33 Eros Nazareno Mancuso
#79 Renato Kayser De Souza
#2 Guilherme de Jesus da Silva, Tinga
#17 Jose Welison da Silva
#4 Cristian Chagas Tarouco,Titi
#30 Mauricio Kozlinski
Commentary
90+3' Kevin Andrade Navarro - Fortaleza receive a yellow card
90+1' Goal! Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz - Botafogo RJ
90+1' Fernando Marcal De Oliveira - Botafogo RJ receive a yellow card
90' Pedro Augusto Borges da Costa - Fortaleza receive a yellow card
82' Fortaleza — substitution: Leandro Emmanuel Martinez / Tomas Pochettino
78' Fortaleza — substitution: Felipe Jonatan / Tomas Cardona
78' Fortaleza — substitution: Kevin Andrade Navarro / Sasha Lucas Pacheco Affini
73' Goal! Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz - Botafogo RJ
72' Bastos - Botafogo RJ receive a yellow card
72' Botafogo RJ — substitution: Matheus Martins / Jefferson Savarino
72' Botafogo RJ — substitution: Francisco das Chagas Soares dos Santos / Luiz Henrique Andre Rosa da Silva
72' Botafogo RJ — substitution: Danilo Barbosa da Silva / Gregore de Magalhães da Silva
65' Botafogo RJ — substitution: Danilo das Neves Pinheiro Tche Tche / Mateo Ponte
65' Fortaleza — substitution: Glaybson Yago Souza Lisboa, Pikachu / Moises
65' Fortaleza — substitution: Pedro Augusto Borges da Costa / Hercules Pereira do Nascimento
60' VAR review - Botafogo RJ
49' Hercules Pereira do Nascimento - Fortaleza receive a yellow card
44' Gregore de Magalhães da Silva - Botafogo RJ receive a yellow card
40' Tomas Cardona - Fortaleza receive a yellow card
6' Botafogo RJ — substitution: Fernando Marcal De Oliveira / Cuiabano

How We Build the Botafogo RJ vs Fortaleza Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Botafogo RJ vs Fortaleza on 31 August 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Botafogo RJ vs Fortaleza Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Botafogo RJ's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Fortaleza's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Botafogo RJ and Fortaleza sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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