Preview: Athletico Paranaense vs Botafogo Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Campeonato Brasileiro Série A 2026

Two of the last three games between these clubs have ended in a draw.

Athletico Paranaense are now going to battle it out against Botafogo FR in what is going to be their 2026 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A contest. This is going to be an interesting game, taking place at the Arena da Baixada.

The Hurricane have come up with decent performances since the beginning of the season. In their first seven games of the Brazilian Serie A, they have secured four wins and are in sixth place on the league table. Club Athletico Paranaense have won both of their last two matches and will only be looking to continue their winning run.

The Fire have not been able to come up with expected performances from the start of the campaign. They are already in the relegation zone on the Brasileiro Série A points table. In the first six games, they have only secured two wins. Botafogo FR are coming in after bagging a 2-0 win against Red Bull Bragantino and will be eager to work on their momentum.

Kick-off:

• Location: Curitiba, Brazil
• Stadium: Arena da Baixada
• Date: Monday, March 30
• Kick-off Time: 04:00 AM IST (Sunday, Mar 29; 10:30 PM GMT/ 05:30 PM ET/ 02:30 PM PT)
• Referee: TBA
• VAR: In use

Form:

Athletico PR: L-D-L-W-W

Botafogo: L-L-L-L-W

Players to Watch

Kevin Viveros (Athletico PR)

Kevin Viveros has now scored in back-to-back games for Club Athletico Paranaense. He is going to be one of the main men in the final third. In seven Brazilian Serie A games this season, he has scored three goals and has an assist to his name. The 25-year-old will be ready to help his side in the attacking front once again.

Alvaro Montoro (Botafogo)

Alvaro Montoro will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side stand a chance against the Hurricanes. Even though he is yet to score a goal in the league this season, the 18-year-old is still going to play an important role in the final third. He has bagged two assists and will be looking to add more to his tally.

Match Facts

• Club Athletico Paranaense are on a two-match winning streak.
• Botafogo have only secured one win in their last five matches.
• The Hurricanes have won only one of their last five fixtures against the Fire.

Athletico PR vs Botafogo: Betting Tips and Odds

• Athletico Paranaense to win @1/1 William Hill
• Kevin Viveros to score @9/4 SkyBet
• Goals under 3.5 @2/7 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Athletico PR will not have Isaac in action. He is injured and is expected to return in Early April 2026. Carlos Teran might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Danilo and Nahuel Ferraresi are not going to be in action for Botafogo. They are on international duty. Newton, Chris Ramos and Kaio will also miss out due to their injuries.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 51

Athletico PR won: 25

Botafogo won: 16

Draws: 10

Predicted Lineups

Athletico Paranaense predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Santos (GK); Dias, Aguirre, Esquivel; Benavídez, Jádson, Gustavo, Mendoza; Eduardo, Julimar; Viveros

Botafogo predicted lineup (4-1-3-2)

Raul (GK); Ponte, Justino, Barboza, Telles; Allan; Montoro, Rodríguez, Martins; Santos, Correa

Match Prediction

The Hurricanes will be gunning for a win and the visitors will be under pressure. Athletico Paranaense are likely to come out on top to secure three points against Botafogo in their upcoming Brazilian Serie A clash.

Prediction: Athletico PR 2-1 Botafogo

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