Botafogo vs Santos Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Campeonato Brasileiro Série A 2025

Fogão emerged victorious when they last faced Peixe.

Botafogo are all set to battle it out against Santos FC in their matchweek 30 fixture of the 2025 Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A. This interesting contest will take place at the Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos.

Fogão have emerged victorious 13 times in their 29 league matches this season. After their average performances, they are placed in the sixth spot on the league table. Botafogo will be at home and will be looking to secure another win over Santos this season. They secured a 1-0 win when they last faced Neymar and company.

VAMOS, BOTAFOGO! 💪😤📸 Vítor Silva / BFR pic.twitter.com/bqtSGCer43

— Botafogo F.R. (@Botafogo) October 21, 2025

After their lacklustre show of performances, Santos FC are placed 16th on the Brazilian Serie A points table. They have only been able to win eight matches out of their 28 league matches. Peixe might get relegated this season, but with some wins here and there, they might avoid that. For their upcoming fixture, they will be away from home and under pressure.

Kick-off:

• Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
• Stadium: Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos
• Date: Monday, October 27
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Sunday, Oct 26; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Botafogo: L-W-L-L-W

Santos: D-D-L-W-L

Players to Watch

Chris Ramos (Botafogo)

Chris Ramos is coming in after scoring a crucial goal for Fogao in their previous league fixture. He is yet again going to play an important role in the attacking front for Botafogo. Ramos has been a part of eight league games this season and has found the net four times.

Com gols de Chris Ramos e Jeffinho, o Glorioso venceu o Ceará no Castelão e garantiu mais três pontos. Chegou a hora de conferir o edit da vitória alvinegra! 🎥⚽️ #VamosBOTAFOGO pic.twitter.com/0PRcokp4Lk

— Botafogo F.R. (@Botafogo) October 20, 2025

Alvaro Barreal (Santos)

The 25-year-old will be looking to step up here. Alvaro Barreal has eight goal involvements in 24 Campeonato Serie A appearances this season and is yet again going to be one of the main men in the final third for Santos FC. He can regulate the ball well in the midfield and is going to be a problem for the opponent’s defence.

Match Facts

• Fogao are unbeaten against Santos in their last four meetings.
• Botafogo have won two of their last five matches.
• Peixe have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last five fixtures.

Botafogo vs Santos: Betting Tips and Odds

• Botafogo to win @17/20 bet365
• Chris Ramos to score @5/1 Virgin Bet
• Goals under 3.5 @1/4 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Alex Telles, Alvaro Montero, Bastos and four other players will not be in action for Botafogo due to their injuries. Jefferson Savarino and Arthur Cabral are likely to miss out due to fitness issues. David Ricardo is suspended.

Santos FC will miss out on the services of Neymar as he is injured and Ze Rafael as he is suspended. Tomas Rincon might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 39

Botafogo won: 11

Santos won: 17

Draws: 11

Predicted Lineups

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

Linck (GK); Vitinho, Marcal, Loiola, Cuiabano; Newton, Allan; Rodriguez, Correa, Jeffinho; Ramos

Santos FC predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Brazão (GK); Igor, Frias, Peres, Escobar; Arao, Bontempo; Barreal, Rollheiser, Augusto; Diaz

Match Prediction

Both of these clubs are looking for a win here, but it will be Botafogo who are likely to outshine Santos FC in their upcoming Brasileiro Serie A clash.

Prediction: Botafogo 2-1 Santos

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