Brasileirão Série B· Kick-off : Saturday, October 24, 2026, 20:00 (UK time)
Avai vs Botafogo SP: 0-2 result and AI prediction review
Review: prediction vs result
Final score: Avai 0-2 Botafogo SP. The 1X2 prediction came good: victory for Botafogo SP was the model's favourite outcome (41%). The final score ranked 6th among the most likely scorelines (7.6%), behind 1-1. On goals, the model did not expect both teams to score (49%): correct; it pointed to under 2.5 goals (43%): correct.
Match analysis
Avai vs Botafogo SP was played on Saturday, October 24, 2026 (Brasileirão Série B, matchday 35). Venue: Estádio da Ressacada, Florianopolis. Before kick-off, our model gave Avai a 32% chance of winning, the draw 27% and Botafogo SP 41%. The most likely correct score is 1-1 (13.0%), ahead of 0-1 (11.7%) and 1-0 (10.0%).
Over their last 5 matches, Avai have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats, scoring 3 and conceding 5. Over their last 5 matches, Botafogo SP have 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat, scoring 6 and conceding 2. Recent momentum is clearly with Botafogo SP. On average Avai score 0.60 and concede 1.00 goals per game; Botafogo SP score 1.20 and concede 0.40. In the table, Avai sit 17th with 37 points from 34 games, Botafogo SP 13th with 44 points from 34. The two teams are close in the standings. Over their recent games, Avai have averaged 1.13 xG (expected goals) per match, against 1.27 for Botafogo SP.
In the last 5 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 2 wins for Avai, 1 for Botafogo SP and 2 draws. The most recent ended Botafogo SP 3-1 Avai (Jul 6, 2026). In double chance terms, "Avai or draw" stands at 59%, "Botafogo SP or draw" at 68% and "no draw" at 73%.
In short : Botafogo SP are favourites for this Avai v Botafogo SP, with a 41% win probability from our model. On recent form, Avai have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in 5 while Botafogo SP are in good shape (4 wins in 5). Our model's most likely scoreline: 1-1.
Outcome probabilities (1X2)
Double chance
Most likely correct scores
Scores shown as Avai – Botafogo SP. 1-1 is the single most likely scoreline (13.0%); the 5 scores below add up to 52% of all outcomes, which is why an exact score remains hard to call.
| Score | Probability |
|---|---|
| Avai 1-1 Botafogo SP | 13.0% |
| Avai 0-1 Botafogo SP | 11.7% |
| Avai 1-0 Botafogo SP | 10.0% |
| Avai 0-0 Botafogo SP | 9.0% |
| Avai 1-2 Botafogo SP | 8.4% |
Goals: both teams to score, over/under
The model expects 2.41 goals in total (1.11 for Avai, 1.30 for Botafogo SP): over 2.5 goals has a 43% probability and both teams to score 49%. Avai keep a clean sheet in 27% of scenarios, Botafogo SP in 33%.
| Probability | |
|---|---|
| Avai expected goals | 1.11 |
| Botafogo SP expected goals | 1.30 |
| Both teams to score | 49% |
| Over 1.5 goals | 69% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 43% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 22% |
| Avai clean sheet | 27% |
| Botafogo SP clean sheet | 33% |
Recent form
Latest matches in all competitions, at the time of the prediction.
Avai
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2026 | Athletic Club · Brasileirão Série B | 0-0 | D |
| Oct 11, 2026 | Cuiaba · Brasileirão Série B | 1-0 | W |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Londrina · Brasileirão Série B | 2-1 | W |
| Oct 3, 2026 | Ceara · Brasileirão Série B | 0-1 | L |
| Sep 27, 2026 | Criciuma · Brasileirão Série B | 0-3 | L |
Botafogo SP
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2026 | CRB · Brasileirão Série B | 1-0 | W |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Ceara · Brasileirão Série B | 1-0 | W |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Operario-PR · Brasileirão Série B | 2-1 | W |
| Oct 3, 2026 | Vila Nova · Brasileirão Série B | 0-1 | L |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Ponte Preta · Brasileirão Série B | 2-0 | W |
Standings before the match
| Pos. | Points | Played | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avai | 17 | 37 | 34 |
| Botafogo SP | 13 | 44 | 34 |
Head-to-head
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2026 | Botafogo SP 3-1 Avai | Serie B |
| Nov 23, 2025 | Botafogo SP 0-0 Avai | Serie B |
| Jul 28, 2025 | Avai 5-0 Botafogo SP | Serie B |
| Nov 19, 2024 | Botafogo SP 1-3 Avai | Serie B |
| Jul 31, 2024 | Avai 1-1 Botafogo SP | Serie B |
Out and doubtful
Avai
No absences reported.
Botafogo SP
No absences reported.
Most regular starters
Avai
Starts over the last 5 matches (official line-ups).
- Allyson5/5
- Bruno Ferreira5/5
- Daniel Penha4/5
- Douglas Teixeira4/5
- Jean Lucas4/5
- Jefferson Maciel4/5
- Luiz Henrique4/5
- Wenderson4/5
- Joao Vitor3/5
- Ze Ricardo3/5
- Caio Suassuna2/5
Botafogo SP
Starts over the last 5 matches (official line-ups).
- Patrick Brey5/5
- Rafael Gava5/5
- Victor Souza5/5
- Vilar5/5
- Everton Morelli4/5
- Hygor4/5
- Ericson3/5
- Jonathan3/5
- Leandro Maciel3/5
- Darlan2/5
- Gabriel Inocencio2/5
Other matches in this competition
- Londrina 1-0 CuiabaOct 20, 2026
- Operario-PR 1-0 Athletic ClubOct 23, 2026
- Sport Recife 2-1 CriciumaOct 24, 2026
- Atletico Goianiense 0-1 NovorizontinoOct 24, 2026
- São Bernardo 3-2 Vila NovaOct 24, 2026
- Ponte Preta 2-2 Fortaleza ECOct 24, 2026
- CRB 2-1 LondrinaOct 24, 2026
- America Mineiro – CuiabaOct 26, 2026
- Juventude – Nautico RecifeOct 26, 2026
- Ceara – GoiasOct 27, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the Avai vs Botafogo SP prediction?
Before the match, our AI gave Avai a 32% chance of winning, the draw 27% and Botafogo SP 41%. Botafogo SP are therefore slight favourites. Final score: 0-2.
What is the most likely correct score for Avai vs Botafogo SP?
1-1 (13.0%), followed by 0-1 (11.7%), 1-0 (10.0%), 0-0 (9.0%) and 1-2 (8.4%).
Will both teams score in Avai vs Botafogo SP?
The probability that both Avai and Botafogo SP score is 49%. Avai have a 27% chance of keeping a clean sheet, Botafogo SP 33%.
How many goals should we expect in Avai vs Botafogo SP?
The model expects 2.41 goals (1.11 for Avai, 1.30 for Botafogo SP). Probabilities: over 1.5 goals 69%, over 2.5 goals 43%, over 3.5 goals 22%.
When and where is Avai vs Botafogo SP played?
Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 20:00 (UK time), Brasileirão Série B, matchday 35. Venue: Estádio da Ressacada, Florianopolis.
What form are Avai and Botafogo SP in?
Avai: 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (3 scored, 5 conceded). Botafogo SP: 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (6 scored, 2 conceded).
What is the head-to-head record between Avai and Botafogo SP?
In the last 5 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 2 wins for Avai, 1 for Botafogo SP and 2 draws. The most recent ended Botafogo SP 3-1 Avai (Jul 6, 2026).
What was the Avai vs Botafogo SP result, and was the prediction right?
Final score: Avai 0-2 Botafogo SP. The 1X2 prediction came good: victory for Botafogo SP was the model's favourite outcome (41%). The final score ranked 6th among the most likely scorelines (7.6%), behind 1-1. On goals, the model did not expect both teams to score (49%): correct; it pointed to under 2.5 goals (43%): correct.
How is the Avai vs Botafogo SP prediction calculated?
The model estimates each team's expected goals (1.11 for Avai, 1.30 for Botafogo SP) from recent form, xG and standings, then applies a Poisson distribution: every possible score gets a probability, from which the 1X2, correct score, both teams to score and total goals are derived. Every figure is calculated, none is made up.
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