Botafogo RJ vs Santos: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 July

Botafogo RJ

LDWDL

9th place in Brazil Serie A

2-1

Botafogo RJ
Win Probability 45%

16/07/2026 18:30

Santos

DWLLW

15th place in Brazil Serie A

Brazil Serie A

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Botafogo RJ vs Santos on 16 July 2026 (kick-off: 18:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Botafogo RJ vs Santos preview before placing your bet.

Botafogo RJ will face Santos in Brazil Serie A on July 16, 2026 at 18:30.
Botafogo RJ are currently 9th with 25 points after 18 matches.
Santos sit 15th with 21 points from 19 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.97.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

18:30

2026-07-16

Botafogo RJ vs Santos - Prediction & Odds

Botafogo RJ

Santos

2026-07-16 18:30

STANDINGS UP TO 16/07/2026

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Palmeiras	41	18	12	5	1	30	13	17
02 Flamengo	34	17	10	4	3	31	16	15
03 Fluminense RJ	32	19	9	5	5	29	24	5
04 Bragantino	30	19	9	3	7	26	20	6
05 Atletico Paranaense	30	18	9	3	6	24	18	6
06 Bahia	29	18	8	5	5	27	23	4
07 Coritiba PR	26	18	7	5	6	24	24	0
08 Sao Paulo	25	18	7	4	7	23	20	3
09 Botafogo RJ	25	18	7	4	7	33	32	1
10 Vitoria BA	25	18	7	4	7	22	25	-3
11 Atletico Mineiro	24	18	7	3	8	22	23	-1
12 Corinthians Paulista (SP)	24	18	6	6	6	18	19	-1
13 Cruzeiro	24	18	6	6	6	24	28	-4
14 Internacional RS	21	18	5	6	7	21	22	-1
15 Santos	21	19	5	6	8	27	31	-4
16 Gremio (RS)	21	19	5	6	8	21	25	-4
17 Vasco da Gama	20	19	5	5	9	22	30	-8
18 Mirassol	19	18	5	4	9	20	25	-5
19 Remo Belem (PA)	18	18	4	6	8	21	29	-8
20 Chapecoense SC	9	18	1	6	11	17	35	-18

Head To Head

26/10/2025 15:00

Botafogo RJ

2 - 2

Santos

BRA D1

01/06/2025 15:00

Santos

0 - 1

Botafogo RJ

BRA D1

26/11/2023 15:00

Botafogo RJ

1 - 1

Santos

BRA D1

23/07/2023 15:00

Santos

2 - 2

Botafogo RJ

BRA D1

10/11/2022 19:00

Botafogo RJ

3 - 0

Santos

BRA D1

20/07/2022 20:30

Santos

2 - 0

Botafogo RJ

BRA D1

Botafogo RJ

33%

Draw

50%

Santos

17%

Botafogo RJ Last 6 matches

30/05/2026 16:30

Bahia 2 - 1 Botafogo RJ

BRA D1

27/05/2026 18:00

Caracas FC 1 - 3 Botafogo RJ

CON CSA

23/05/2026 16:00

Sao Paulo 1 - 1 Botafogo RJ

BRA D1

20/05/2026 20:00

Independiente Petrolero 0 - 3 Botafogo RJ

CON CSA

17/05/2026 15:00

Botafogo RJ 3 - 1 Corinthians Paulista (SP)

BRA D1

14/05/2026 17:00

Chapecoense SC 2 - 0 Botafogo RJ

Copa do Brasil

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Santos

04/07/2026 10:00

Santos 3 - 0 Uniao Sao Joao EC

INT CF

30/05/2026 19:00

Santos 3 - 1 Vitoria BA

BRA D1

26/05/2026 20:30

Santos 3 - 0 Deportivo Cuenca

CON CSA

23/05/2026 18:00

Gremio (RS) 3 - 2 Santos

BRA D1

20/05/2026 18:00

Santos 2 - 2 San Lorenzo

CON CSA

17/05/2026 10:00

Santos 0 - 3 Coritiba PR

BRA D1

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Brazil Serie A

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Botafogo RJ

Santos

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.10

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.60

Scored

Avg. per game

1.00

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.42

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 20 home matches

YesNo

14 (70%)6 (30%)

In last 20 home matches

NoYes

12 (63%)7 (37%)

Botafogo RJ

Recent matches

Santos

Under /Over

(75%)15 5(25%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(84%)16 3(16%)

Under /Over

(20%)4 16(80%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(37%)7 12(63%)

Under /Over

(55%)11 9(45%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)8 11(58%)

/Yes

(50%)10 10(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(53%)10 9(47%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Botafogo RJ

Santos

Shots

Botafogo RJ

Total shots

14.10 avg / game

Blocked

58 total

Avg. 3.22

Santos

Total shots

10.32 avg / game

Blocked

41 total

Avg. 2.56

Botafogo RJ Pass Santos

Total passes

8272

Avg. 414 / game

Accurate

84%

Ball possession

57%

Total passes

6620

Avg. 368 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

55%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Botafogo RJ

Played games

Santos

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.35

Clean sheets

0.42

4.85

Corners

4.11

18.00

360

Throw-ins

283

14.89

0.80

Offsides

1.68

2.35

GK saves

2.11

Botafogo RJ

DISCIPLINARY

Santos

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.90

2.47

0.00

0.16

11.05

221

Fouls

201

10.58

8.60

172

Tackles

190

10.00

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How We Build the Botafogo RJ vs Santos Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Botafogo RJ vs Santos on 16 July 2026 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 Brazil Serie A 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 Santos 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 Santos'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.

Brazil Serie A 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 Brazil Serie A standings and the Brazil Serie A form table to understand exactly where Botafogo RJ and Santos sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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