Sport Club do Recife vs Botafogo SP: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 May

Sport Club do Recife

W L L D L

5th place in Brazil Serie B

3 - 0

20/05/2023 15:00

Botafogo SP

W W D L L

12th place in Brazil Serie B

Brazil Serie B

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Sport Club do Recife vs Botafogo SP on 20 May 2023 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Sport Club do Recife vs Botafogo SP preview before placing your bet.

Sport Club do Recife are currently 5th with 63 points after 38 matches.
Botafogo SP sit 12th with 47 points from 38 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Sport Club do Recife, who have won 2 of the last 2 meetings. Botafogo SP have no wins, while 0 matches ended in draws.

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

STANDINGS UP TO 20/05/2023

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

01 Vitoria BA	72	38	22	6	10	50	31	19
02 Juventude	65	38	18	11	9	42	31	11
03 Criciuma	64	38	19	7	12	45	33	12
04 Atletico Clube Goianiense	64	38	17	13	8	56	45	11
05 Sport Club do Recife	63	38	17	12	9	59	40	19
06 Gremio Novorizontin	63	38	19	6	13	48	30	18
07 Mirassol	63	38	18	9	11	42	31	11
08 Vila Nova	61	38	17	10	11	48	30	18
09 Guarani SP	57	38	15	12	11	42	33	9
10 CRB AL	57	38	16	9	13	45	39	6
11 Ceara	50	38	13	11	14	40	45	-5
12 Botafogo SP	47	38	12	11	15	25	42	-17
13 Avai FC	44	38	10	14	14	31	48	-17
14 Ituano SP	42	38	9	15	14	33	38	-5
15 Ponte Preta	42	38	9	15	14	24	35	-11
16 Chapecoense SC	40	38	9	13	16	38	43	-5
17 Sampaio Correa	39	38	8	15	15	31	43	-12
18 Tombense	37	38	9	10	19	37	50	-13
19 Londrina PR	31	38	7	10	21	31	58	-27
20 ABC RN	28	38	5	13	20	28	50	-22

Head To Head

13/11/2019 20:30

Botafogo SP

0 - 2

Sport Club do Recife

BRA D2

17/08/2019 15:30

Sport Club do Recife

3 - 0

Botafogo SP

BRA D2

Sport Club do Recife

100%

Draw

Botafogo SP

Sport Club do Recife Last 6 matches

10/05/2023 20:30

Sport Club do Recife 3 - 2 Tombense BRA D2

07/05/2023 18:00

Sport Club do Recife 2 - 0 Guarani SP BRA D2

03/05/2023 20:00

Sport Club do Recife 1 - 0 Ceara BRA CNF

30/04/2023 14:30

Gremio Novorizontin 0 - 0 Sport Club do Recife BRA D2

26/04/2023 18:00

Sport Club do Recife 2 - 0 Coritiba PR Copa do Brasil

22/04/2023 15:30

Sport Club do Recife 2 - 0 Reet BRA PE

Win

83%

Draw

17%

Lost

Last 6 matches Botafogo SP

05/05/2023 20:30

Botafogo SP 0 - 3 Vitoria BA BRA D2

02/05/2023 18:00

Ponte Preta 2 - 0 Botafogo SP BRA D2

29/04/2023 16:00

Botafogo SP 2 - 0 CRB AL BRA D2

26/04/2023 18:00

Santos 1 - 0 Botafogo SP Copa do Brasil

21/04/2023 18:00

Botafogo SP 1 - 0 Sampaio Correa BRA D2

15/04/2023 17:15

Juventude 1 - 2 Botafogo SP BRA D2

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Brazil Serie B

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

Played games

Sport Club do Recife

Botafogo SP

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.79

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.32

Scored

Avg. per game

0.34

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.66

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

21 (55%)17 (45%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

13 (34%)25 (66%)

Sport Club do Recife

Recent matches

Botafogo SP

Under /Over

(74%)28 10(26%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(58%)22 16(42%)

Under /Over

(47%)18 20(53%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(21%)8 30(79%)

Under /Over

(37%)14 24(63%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(32%)12 26(68%)

/Yes

(55%)21 17(45%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(26%)10 28(74%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Sport Club do Recife

Botafogo SP

Shots

Sport Club do Recife

Total shots

11.76 avg / game

Blocked

88 total

Avg. 3.14

Botafogo SP

Total shots

11.41 avg / game

Blocked

81 total

Avg. 3.24

Sport Club do Recife Pass Botafogo SP

Total passes

13191

Avg. 357 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

11623

Avg. 314 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

45%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Sport Club do Recife

Played games

Botafogo SP

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.37

Clean sheets

0.39

6.05

230

Corners

185

4.87

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

1.37

Offsides

1.24

1.45

GK saves

1.61

Sport Club do Recife

DISCIPLINARY

Botafogo SP

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.53

2.00

0.03

0.16

10.39

395

Fouls

529

13.92

10.79

410

Tackles

484

12.74

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Sport Club do Recife vs Botafogo SP Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Sport Club do Recife vs Botafogo SP on 20 May 2023 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 B 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.

Sport Club do Recife vs Botafogo SP Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Sport Club do Recife's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Botafogo SP'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 B 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 B standings and the Brazil Serie B form table to understand exactly where Sport Club do Recife and Botafogo SP sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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