In the Serie B clash between Criciuma and Botafogo SP on November 16, 2025, bookmakers are favoring Criciuma. A win for Criciuma is priced at 1.60, a draw at 3.70, and a victory for Botafogo SP at 6.25. Looking at the probability percentages, Criciuma's win is estimated at 59.23%, a draw at 25.61%, and Botafogo SP's chances are at 15.16%. Therefore, Criciuma is the favorite, and the main prediction for this match is a straightforward win for the home team.
In their last five matches, Criciuma has maintained an average possession of 51.4%, committed 13.8 fouls, earned 2.2 yellow cards, and 2.6 offsides per match. Botafogo SP, in their last five games, shows 44.6% possession, 13 fouls, 2 yellow cards, and 0.8 offsides. Criciuma's last three matches were: November 9, 2025, Criciuma vs. Atletico Goianiense 1-0, November 1, 2025, Ferroviaria vs. Criciuma 0-0, October 25, 2025, Criciuma vs. Goias 1-2. Botafogo SP's last three matches were: November 10, 2025, Botafogo SP vs. Amazonas 1-0, November 3, 2025, Volta Redonda vs. Botafogo SP 0-1, October 24, 2025, Novorizontino vs. Botafogo SP 1-1. In their last head-to-head on July 24, 2025, Botafogo SP lost to Criciuma 0-2 - the bet on over 2.5 goals was successful.
In terms of goal scoring, Criciuma has had over 2.5 goals in two of their last five matches, while Botafogo SP only once. More than 1.5 goals in the first half occurred only once for both teams, while in the second half, it occurred twice for each. The average number of goals in the last 5 matches for Criciuma is 1.8, and for Botafogo SP is 2.0. Criciuma averages 1 goal scored and 0.8 conceded, Botafogo SP scores 1.2 and also concedes 0.8. The most frequent intervals for goals scored for both teams are the 61-75 and 76-90 minutes (40%), while Criciuma most often concedes between 61-75 minutes (50%), and Botafogo SP between 76-90 minutes (40%). Considering these facts, along with Criciuma's advantage in odds and statistics, betting on their win seems the most logical choice.
Regarding corners, Criciuma averages 5.6 in 5 games, Botafogo SP 4. In three out of five matches, Criciuma had over 9.5 total corners, while Botafogo SP only once. The line for total corners offers: over 9.5 at 1.73, under 9.5 at 2.00. Criciuma is favored in corners with odds of 1.36. Considering individual stats, Criciuma's bet on over 5.5 is at 1.67, and Botafogo SP on over 3.5 is at 1.83. Based on these numbers, betting on over 9.5 corners seems a logical choice, given Criciuma's frequent occurrences.
Sportwars.net Prediction for the match Criciuma vs Botafogo SP, 2025-11-16 - Criciuma to win, odds 1.60. Correct score: 1-0, odds 5.50.


