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

Botafogo RJ
LDWDL
9th place in Brazil Serie A
1
2-1
Botafogo RJ
Win Probability 45%
16/07/2026 18:30
Santos
DWLLW
16th 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 16th 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 %
1
X
2
Pred
Correct
Avg.g
Coef.
Score.
Live coef.
Weather
favorite match
18:30

2026-07-16

Botafogo RJ vs Santos - Prediction & Odds

Botafogo RJ
Botafogo RJ
Santos
Santos
2026-07-16 18:30
45
26
29
1
2 - 1
2 - 1
2.50
1.97
FT
2-1 1-0
-
weather
19℃～20℃
STANDINGS UP TO 16/07/2026
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Palmeiras Palmeiras
41 18 12 5 1 30 13 17
02 Flamengo Flamengo
34 17 10 4 3 31 16 15
03 Fluminense RJ Fluminense RJ
31 18 9 4 5 28 23 5
04 Atletico Paranaense Atletico Paranaense
30 18 9 3 6 24 18 6
05 Bragantino Bragantino
29 18 9 2 7 25 19 6
06 Bahia Bahia
26 17 7 5 5 25 23 2
07 Coritiba PR Coritiba PR
26 18 7 5 6 24 24 0
08 Sao Paulo Sao Paulo
25 18 7 4 7 23 20 3
09 Botafogo RJ Botafogo RJ
25 18 7 4 7 33 32 1
10 Vitoria BA Vitoria BA
25 18 7 4 7 22 25 -3
11 Atletico Mineiro Atletico Mineiro
24 18 7 3 8 22 23 -1
12 Corinthians Paulista (SP) Corinthians Paulista (SP)
24 18 6 6 6 18 19 -1
13 Cruzeiro Cruzeiro
24 18 6 6 6 24 28 -4
14 Internacional RS Internacional RS
21 18 5 6 7 21 22 -1
15 Gremio (RS) Gremio (RS)
21 18 5 6 7 20 23 -3
16 Santos Santos
21 19 5 6 8 27 31 -4
17 Vasco da Gama Vasco da Gama
20 19 5 5 9 22 30 -8
18 Remo Belem (PA) Remo Belem (PA)
18 18 4 6 8 21 29 -8
19 Mirassol Mirassol
16 17 4 4 9 18 24 -6
20 Chapecoense SC Chapecoense SC
9 17 1 6 10 17 33 -16
Head To Head
26/10/2025 15:00
Botafogo RJ Botafogo RJ
2 - 2
Santos Santos
BRA D1
01/06/2025 15:00
Santos Santos
0 - 1
Botafogo RJ Botafogo RJ
BRA D1
26/11/2023 15:00
Botafogo RJ Botafogo RJ
1 - 1
Santos Santos
BRA D1
23/07/2023 15:00
Santos Santos
2 - 2
Botafogo RJ Botafogo RJ
BRA D1
10/11/2022 19:00
Botafogo RJ Botafogo RJ
3 - 0
Santos Santos
BRA D1
20/07/2022 20:30
Santos Santos
2 - 0
Botafogo RJ Botafogo RJ
BRA D1
Botafogo RJ
2
33%
Draw
3
50%
Santos
1
17%
Botafogo RJ 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 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
Played games
Botafogo RJ
Botafogo RJ
20
 Santos
Santos
19
Goals
Scored
33
Avg. per game
1.65
Conceded
20
Avg. per game
1.00
Scored
33
Avg. per game
1.74
Conceded
17
Avg. per game
0.89
Scored a goal
In last 6 home matches
YesNo
6 (100%)0 (0%)
In last 6 home matches
NoYes
5 (83%)1 (17%)
In last 20 home matches
YesNo
16 (80%)4 (20%)
In last 20 home matches
NoYes
16 (84%)3 (16%)
Botafogo RJ

Botafogo RJ

Recent matches

Santos

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 Botafogo RJ
Santos Santos
Shots
Botafogo RJ
Botafogo RJ
Total shots
14.10 avg / game
Blocked
58 total
Avg. 3.22
Santos
Santos
Total shots
10.32 avg / game
Blocked
41 total
Avg. 2.56
Botafogo RJ Botafogo RJ Pass Santos 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
Botafogo RJ
Botafogo RJ
1832
Avg. 91.60 / game
 Santos
Santos
1665
Avg. 87.63 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Botafogo RJ
Botafogo RJ
871
Avg. 43.55 / game
 Santos
Santos
766
Avg. 40.32 / game
OTHERS
Botafogo RJ
Botafogo RJ
20
Played games
Santos
Santos
19
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.35
7
Clean sheets
8
0.42
4.85
97
Corners
78
4.11
18.00
360
Throw-ins
283
14.89
0.80
16
Offsides
32
1.68
2.35
47
GK saves
40
2.11
Botafogo RJ
Botafogo RJ
DISCIPLINARY
Santos
Santos
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.90
38
Yellow card
47
2.47
0.00
0
Red card
3
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

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Brazil Serie A predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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