Prediction for match Cuiaba — Botafogo SP

Match Analysis: Cuiaba vs Botafogo SP

On April 23, 2026, Cuiaba will face Botafogo SP in Brazil's Serie B. Bookmakers have set the odds for a Cuiaba victory at 2.23, a draw at 2.90, and a Botafogo SP win at 3.56. The probabilities for the outcomes are: Cuiaba - 41.75%, draw - 32.10%, Botafogo SP - 26.15%. These numbers suggest a moderate advantage for Cuiaba, but the gap between the teams isn't significant, adding intrigue to the upcoming match. The odds on totals and both teams to score also indicate a cautious approach from analysts regarding the match's potential for goals.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Cuiaba averaged 44.4% possession, 1.8 yellow cards, 18.2 fouls, and 1.4 offsides per game. Botafogo SP appears slightly more active with 48.6% possession, 2.2 yellow cards, 13 fouls, and 1.8 offsides. In their last three games, Cuiaba's results were: April 19, 2026 - Goias vs Cuiaba - 0-2, April 12, 2026 - Operario vs Cuiaba - 0-0, April 4, 2026 - Cuiaba vs Ceara - 0-2. Botafogo SP's last three matches were: April 19, 2026 - Botafogo SP vs Atletico Goianiense - 1-1, April 10, 2026 - Criciuma vs Botafogo SP - 1-0, April 5, 2026 - Botafogo SP vs Sao Bernardo - 1-2. The last head-to-head encounter took place on October 19, 2025: Botafogo SP vs Cuiaba - 2-2.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In terms of scoring, Cuiaba has an average total of 0.8 goals over their last five matches, scoring 0.4 and conceding 0.4 per game. Botafogo SP has higher numbers: a total average of 2.6, with 1.6 scored and 1 conceded. Cuiaba has had 0 out of 5 matches go over 2.5 goals, while Botafogo SP has seen 3 out of 5 exceed that mark. In the first half, Cuiaba never went over 1.5 goals, whereas Botafogo SP did so in 3 out of 5. In the second half, Cuiaba went over 1.5 goals in 2 out of 5, and Botafogo SP in 1 out of 5. Regarding goal intervals, Cuiaba most frequently scores and concedes between the 61st and 75th minutes and 76th to 90th minutes (50% each), while Botafogo SP is most productive in the first 15 minutes (38%) and from the 31st to 45th minutes (38%). Overall, Cuiaba shows a tendency for low-scoring games, whereas Botafogo SP leans towards high-scoring, but not always from both sides. The most logical bet seems to be "Both Teams to Score: No" at 1.58, considering Cuiaba's low scoring rate and Botafogo SP's inconsistent attack against a solid defense.

Corner Totals Analysis

Regarding corners, Cuiaba averages 1.2 per match over their last five games, while Botafogo SP averages 6.4. The frequency of matches going over 9.5 corners is 0 out of 5 for Cuiaba and 4 out of 5 for Botafogo SP. Among the presented corner totals, the line closest to the average sum (7.6) is 9.5. For this line, no odds are provided for either outcome. Botafogo SP appears more active in winning corners, but Cuiaba rarely earns them. It seems logical to consider a bet on a low corner total, based on both teams' average statistics and Cuiaba's frequency of outcomes.