Santos vs Botafogo RJ: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 02 December

Santos
DWLLW
16th place in Brazil Serie A
? - ?
02/12/2026 17:00
Botafogo RJ
LDWDL
9th place in Brazil Serie A
Brazil Serie A
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Santos vs Botafogo RJ on 02 December 2026 (kick-off: 17:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Santos vs Botafogo RJ preview before placing your bet.

  • Santos will face Botafogo RJ in Brazil Serie A on December 2, 2026 at 17:00.
  • Santos are currently 16th with 21 points after 19 matches.
  • Botafogo RJ sit 9th with 25 points from 18 matches.
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
STANDINGS UP TO 02/12/2026
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
Santos Santos Last 6 matches
17/07/2026 05:30
Botafogo RJ 2 - 1 Santos
Brazil Serie A
04/07/2026 21:00
Santos 3 - 0 Uniao Sao Joao EC
International Club Friendly
31/05/2026 06:00
Santos 3 - 1 Vitoria BA
Brazil Serie A
27/05/2026 07:30
Santos 3 - 0 Deportivo Cuenca
Copa Sudamericana
24/05/2026 05:00
Gremio (RS) 3 - 2 Santos
Brazil Serie A
21/05/2026 05:00
Santos 2 - 2 San Lorenzo
Copa Sudamericana
Win
50%
Draw
17%
Lost
33%
Last 6 matches Botafogo RJ Botafogo RJ
17/07/2026 05:30
Botafogo RJ 2 - 1 Santos
Brazil Serie A
31/05/2026 03:30
Bahia 2 - 1 Botafogo RJ
Brazil Serie A
28/05/2026 05:00
Caracas FC 1 - 3 Botafogo RJ
Copa Sudamericana
24/05/2026 03:00
Sao Paulo 1 - 1 Botafogo RJ
Brazil Serie A
21/05/2026 07:00
Independiente Petrolero 0 - 3 Botafogo RJ
Copa Sudamericana
18/05/2026 02:00
Botafogo RJ 3 - 1 Corinthians Paulista (SP)
Brazil Serie A
Win
67%
Draw
17%
Lost
17%
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
Santos
Santos
10
 Botafogo RJ
Botafogo RJ
8
Goals
Scored
7
Avg. per game
0.70
Conceded
6
Avg. per game
0.60
Scored
6
Avg. per game
0.75
Conceded
5
Avg. per game
0.63
Scored a goal
In last 6 home matches
YesNo
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 6 home matches
NoYes
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 10 home matches
YesNo
7 (70%)3 (30%)
In last 10 home matches
NoYes
4 (50%)4 (50%)
Santos

Santos

Recent matches

Botafogo RJ

Botafogo RJ

Under /Over

(90%)9 1(10%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(100%)8 0(0%)

Under /Over

(40%)4 6(60%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(38%)3 5(62%)

Under /Over

(30%)3 7(70%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(75%)6 2(25%)

/Yes

(60%)6 4(40%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(75%)6 2(25%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Santos Santos
Botafogo RJ Botafogo RJ
Shots
Santos
Santos
Total shots
8.70 avg / game
Blocked
24 total
Avg. 2.67
Botafogo RJ
Botafogo RJ
Total shots
12.50 avg / game
Blocked
21 total
Avg. 2.63
Santos Santos Pass Botafogo RJ Botafogo RJ
Total passes
3585
Avg. 359 / game
Accurate
83%
Ball possession
53%
Total passes
2626
Avg. 328 / game
Accurate
81%
Ball possession
48%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Santos
Santos
861
Avg. 86.10 / game
 Botafogo RJ
Botafogo RJ
643
Avg. 80.38 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Santos
Santos
392
Avg. 39.20 / game
 Botafogo RJ
Botafogo RJ
341
Avg. 42.63 / game
OTHERS
Santos
Santos
10
Played games
Botafogo RJ
Botafogo RJ
8
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.30
3
Clean sheets
1
0.13
4.20
42
Corners
31
3.88
15.70
157
Throw-ins
130
16.25
1.70
17
Offsides
5
0.63
2.10
21
GK saves
25
3.13
Santos
Santos
DISCIPLINARY
Botafogo RJ
Botafogo RJ
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
2.90
29
Yellow card
19
2.38
0.30
3
Red card
0
0.00
12.10
121
Fouls
103
12.88
9.80
98
Tackles
79
9.88
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How We Build the Santos vs Botafogo RJ Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Santos vs Botafogo RJ on 02 December 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.

Santos vs Botafogo RJ Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Santos's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Botafogo RJ'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 Santos and Botafogo RJ sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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