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

The previous confrontation between the two sides ended in a draw.

Santos FC are ready to host Botafogo in the match week 11 of the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A 2025 season. The intense contest between the two teams will take place at the Urbano Caldeira Stadium.

Santos FC will be at home and are also coming in after securing a win in their last league fixture. Neymar and Co. are now looking to make a comeback. They are in the relegation as of now.

They have only been able to win a couple of games after contesting 10 fixtures this season. It is not going to be an easy contest for them.

Atividades de hoje. Vamos, Peixão! ⚪️⚫️ pic.twitter.com/e8MHmjbYIq

— Santos FC (@SantosFC) May 30, 2025

Botafogo are placed at the 11th spot on the Brazilian Serie A points table. They have performed average till now. But as they are competing in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, Botafogo will be looking to step up and win their next few games to build up their confidence going into the mega competition.

Kick-off:

• Location: Santos, Brazil
• Stadium: Urbano Caldeira Stadium
• Date: Monday, June 2
• Kick-off Time: 00:30 IST [Sunday, June 1: 19:00 GMT/ 14:00 ET/ 11:00 PT]
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Santos: D-L-D-W-L

Botafogo: W-W-D-L-W

Players to Watch

Neymar (Santos FC)

The Brazilian star will be in action yet again. Neymar will have to step up and deliver a top performance and help Santos get back on the winning run. With good ball control and the ability to make plays, the former Barcelona winger can be a menace to the opponent’s defence.

🙏 pic.twitter.com/TPMsAxGaFJ

— Neymar Jr (@neymarjr) April 8, 2025

He might come on top as the game-changer.

Igor Jesus (Botafogo)

Igor Jesus is going to head the attacking front for the visitors. He is the top goal scorer for Botafogo in the Brazilian Serie A. He has a total of four goal contributions in nine league games as of now.

He is going to cause issues for the opponents’ defence. The 24-year-old attacker has scored three goals in the last four games.

Match Facts

• Botafogo have won three of their last five games.
• Santos have only been able to win one of their last five games.
• The last two fixtures between these teams have ended in a draw.

Santos vs Botafogo: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw @21/10 bet365
• Neymar to score @27/5 Unibet
• Goals under 2.5 @8/15 Spread ex

Injury and Team News

Santos FC will be without the services of Aderlan, Yeferson Soteldo and a couple of other players as they are injured. Luan Peres will also miss out as he is suspended.

Bastos, David Ricardo and Matheus Martins are injured, hence keeping them out of action for Botafogo.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 25

Santos won: 12

Botafogo won: 7

Draws: 6

Predicted Lineups

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

Brazao (GK); Godoy, Basso, Peres, Souza; Rincon, Ze Rafael; Neymar, Rollheiser, Augusto; Soares

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

John (GK); Vitinho, Paula, Barboza, Telles; Gregora, Freitas; Artur, Savarino, Cuiabano; Jesus

Match Prediction

The last few matches between the two sides have ended on level terms. Santos and Botafogo are likely to come up with a neck-to-neck contest, hence the Brazilian Serie A fixture is likely to end in a draw.

Prediction: Santos 1-1 Botafogo

Telecast Details

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