Botafogo vs Atlético Mineiro - Serie A
Fixture Preview - 21 September 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Botafogo hosts Atlético Mineiro at the Estádio Nilton Santos in a crucial Serie A clash on Sunday. The home side has shown resilience lately, bouncing back from a shaky start with three consecutive wins after two losses. Their recent form suggests a growing confidence, particularly in attack, which could pose a challenge for Atlético Mineiro's defence. Historically, Botafogo has had the upper hand in their encounters, winning six of the last ten meetings, including three at home, which gives them a psychological advantage going into this match. On the other hand, Atlético Mineiro's mixed form, with two wins and three losses in their last five games, raises questions about their consistency. They will need to tighten their defence, especially considering Botafogo's recent scoring prowess. A key angle to watch will be whether both teams can find the net, as previous matchups have seen both teams score in three of their last ten encounters. This could be a decisive factor in determining the outcome of the game.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Palmeiras | 18 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 39 |
| 3 |  Cruzeiro | 20 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 38 |
| 4 |  Bahia | 18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 33 |
| 5 |  Botafogo | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 29 |
| 6 |  Mirassol | 18 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 29 |
| 7 |  São Paulo | 20 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 29 |
| 8 |  Fluminense | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 27 |
| 9 |  Bragantino | 20 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 27 |
| 10 |  Ceará | 19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 25 |
| 11 |  Atlético Mineiro | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 24 |
| 12 |  Internacional | 19 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 24 |
| 13 |  Grêmio | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 23 |
| 14 |  Corinthians | 20 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 22 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 20, 2025 | Atlético Mineiro | 1–0 | Botafogo | Serie A |
| November 30, 2024 | Atlético Mineiro | 1–3 | Botafogo | Copa Libertadores |
| November 21, 2024 | Atlético Mineiro | 0–0 | Botafogo | Serie A |
| July 7, 2024 | Botafogo | 3–0 | Atlético Mineiro | Serie A |
| September 17, 2023 | Atlético Mineiro | 1–0 | Botafogo | Serie A |
| May 7, 2023 | Botafogo | 2–0 | Atlético Mineiro | Serie A |
| November 7, 2022 | Atlético Mineiro | 0–2 | Botafogo | Serie A |
| July 17, 2022 | Botafogo | 0–1 | Atlético Mineiro | Serie A |
| November 26, 2020 | Atlético Mineiro | 2–1 | Botafogo | Serie A |
| August 20, 2020 | Botafogo | 2–1 | Atlético Mineiro | Serie A |