Sao Paulo vs Botafogo – Prediction (23.05.2026)

Botafogo played to a 1-1 draw against Atletico-MG in their latest Serie A encounter, which was a fair result given the balance of play. This draw comes after a series of inconsistent performances.

Match statistics (Atletico-MG vs Botafogo):

• Possession: 44% vs 56%
• Corners: 6 vs 4
• Fouls: 9 vs 12
• Yellow cards: 0 vs 2
• Shots on target: 7 vs 5

Botafogo's recent form has been less than ideal, with only four wins in their last ten matches and a troubling trend of five losses in their last eight games. They have scored 26 goals this season, averaging 1.9 goals per game, but their defensive record is concerning, having conceded 27 goals. With 13 days of rest since their last match, they should be physically prepared. Like Sao Paulo, Botafogo also has no players sidelined due to injuries or suspensions, which gives them a chance to regroup and improve their performance.