Santos vs Botafogo SP Prediction, lineups, betting tips and odds

Peixe to face Botafogo SP in Campeonato Paulista.

Santos are all set to host winless Botafogo SP in their next Brazilian Campeonato Paulista 2025 fixture. Santos are on the top of Group B standings in Campeonato Paulista. They have been able to win a couple of games till now. Botafogo are at the bottom of Group A as they are still looking for the first win.

Santos FC are coming in after securing a win over Sao Paulo in their last fixture. They looked good and maintained their shape well. Although they had a minimum amount of ball possession, Santos FC maintained a good rate of attack. Guilherme scored a hat-trick and led his side to an easy win.

Botafago SP will be low on confidence as they were defeated by Portuguesa in their last Campeonato Paulista game. They still are looking for a win and Santos FC will be tough to handle. Botafago have three points on the board only after securing three draws in six matches. The Paulista A1 match against Santos FC is going to be a high-voltage clash.

Vamos, @NeymarJr! 💪🏽 pic.twitter.com/EQCOsYfhlz

— Santos FC (@SantosFC) February 3, 2025

Kick-off:

Thursday, February 6, 06:05 AM IST; 12:35 AM GMT

Location: Urbano Caldeira Stadium, Santos, Brazil

Form:

Santos: D-L-L-L-W

Botafago SP: D-D-L-D-L

Players to Watch

Guilherme Augusto (Santos)

Having scored seven goals in six matches for Santos in six Campeonato Paulista, the Brazilian forward Guilherme Augusto will have to start in their next game. A win is a must here to maintain the top spot in Group B. Santos have similar points to second-placed Guarani. Guilherme scored a hat-trick for the visitors in their last game.

Leandro Maciel (Botafago SP)

Although he has been able to score only a single goal for his side in six Campeonato Paulista games. Leandro Maciel is very beneficial in the midfield for his side Botafago SP. The Argentine midfielder is surely looking to make some impact on the pitch for his side. Botafago SP will have to start with Leandro Maciel and will look for their first win now.

Match Facts

• This will be the 21st meeting between Botafago SP and Santos FC across all competitions.
• Santos FC are coming in after securing an easy 3-1 win over Sau Paulo.
• Botafago FC faced a defeat in their last fixture by a scoreline of 2-3 over Portuguesa.

Santos vs Botafago SP: Betting Tips and Odds

• Santos to win
• Goals over 2.5
• Guilherme Augusto to score

Injury and Team News

Santos FC have signed Neymar Jr and he has been turning with the team but his match fitness is not confirmed yet. Aderlan and Joao Paulo are injured.

Happy birthday to the 𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐘… Neymar Jr 🇧🇷📷💫 pic.twitter.com/yerRIimtcz

— Khel Now World Football (@KhelNowWF) February 5, 2025

Botafago SP have all their players match-fit and ready to face Santos FC in their next clash.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 20

Santos won: 14

Botafago SP won: 3

Draws: 3

Predicted Lineup

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

Brazao (GK); Godoy, Ivaldo, Petroni, Kevyson; Pituca, Rincon; Terceros, Soteldo, Guilherme; Tiquinho

Botafago SP predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Carlos (GK); Jeferson, Allyson, Cassiano, Risso Patron; Dramisino, Bispo, Maciel; Cafu, Thomaz, Baggio

Match Prediction

Santos FC are likely to continue their dominance over Botafago SP. Santos might win the game and secure three points.

Prediction: Santos 3-1 Botafago SP

Telecast Details

TBD

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