Fortaleza vs Botafogo - Serie A
Fixture Preview - 10 August 2025
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Fortaleza hosts Botafogo in a crucial Serie A clash on Sunday, 10 August, at the Estádio Governador Plácido Aderaldo Castelo. Fortaleza has struggled recently, with only one point from their last five matches, while Botafogo has found a resurgence, winning three of their last five. This stark contrast in form could play a significant role in the outcome of the match. Historically, the head-to-head record is relatively balanced, with Fortaleza winning four, Botafogo three, and three draws in their last ten encounters. Notably, five of these matches featured over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring, suggesting a potential for an open game. With the odds indicating a slight favouritism towards Fortaleza at 2.63, the home side will need to leverage their home advantage to halt their poor run. Alternatively, Botafogo's recent form and confidence could see them capitalise on Fortaleza's vulnerabilities, making a bet on both teams to score (BTTS Yes at 1.85) a compelling angle for this fixture.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |  Palmeiras | 18 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 39 |
| 4 |  Bahia | 18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 33 |
| 5 |  Bragantino | 21 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 30 |
| 6 |  Botafogo | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 29 |
| 7 |  Mirassol | 18 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 29 |
| 8 |  São Paulo | 20 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 29 |
| 9 |  Fluminense | 19 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 27 |
| 10 |  Ceará | 20 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 26 |
| 11 |  Atlético Mineiro | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 24 |
| 12 |  Internacional | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 24 |
| 13 |  Grêmio | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 24 |
| 14 |  Corinthians | 20 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 22 |
| 15 |  Santos | 19 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 21 |
| 16 |  Vasco da Gama | 19 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 19 |
| 17 |  Vitória | 20 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 19 |
| 18 |  Juventude | 19 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 18 |
| 19 |  Fortaleza | 19 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 15 |
| 20 |  Sport Recife | 18 | 1 | 7 | 10 | 10 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 9, 2025 | Fortaleza | 0–5 | Botafogo | Serie A |
| September 1, 2024 | Botafogo | 2–0 | Fortaleza | Serie A |
| May 12, 2024 | Fortaleza | 1–1 | Botafogo | Serie A |
| November 23, 2023 | Fortaleza | 2–2 | Botafogo | Serie A |
| June 11, 2023 | Botafogo | 2–0 | Fortaleza | Serie A |
| September 4, 2022 | Fortaleza | 1–3 | Botafogo | Serie A |
| May 15, 2022 | Botafogo | 3–1 | Fortaleza | Serie A |
| November 22, 2020 | Botafogo | 1–2 | Fortaleza | Serie A |
| August 16, 2020 | Fortaleza | 0–0 | Botafogo | Serie A |
| September 30, 2019 | Fortaleza | 1–0 | Botafogo | Serie A |