Ceara vs Botafogo Prediction & Betting Tips

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Ceara failed to record consecutive victories in midweek as they settled for a 1-1 draw with Sport Recife. They struggled for most parts of the game but eventually broke the deadlock through Pedro Raul in the 83rd minute. Taking the lead didn’t ease their troubles; instead, it invited more pressure, and they conceded the equalizer just four minutes later, in the 87th minute.

At Estadio Governador Plácido Castelo, Ceara’s recent home form has been mixed, with two wins, two draws, and four defeats from eight matches. They haven’t beaten Botafogo since February 2021 and will be eager to rewrite the story this weekend. Ceara currently sit ninth on the league table with 35 points from 27 matches, and a win here could help them close the gap on the top six.

Similarly, Botafogo failed to record a victory in their most recent outing as they suffered a 3-0 defeat to Flamengo. Although they had the lesser share of possession in that game, the visitors still caused problems for Flamengo, forcing goalkeeper Agustín Rossi into five crucial saves. The result marked Botafogo’s third defeat in four matches and left them stuck in the same position on the league table.

Away from home, Davide Ancelotti’s men are winless in five matches, drawing two and losing three during that run. However, their three-game unbeaten streak against Ceara could provide the needed confidence boost as they aim to return to winning ways and regain momentum in their league campaign.

Ceara vs Botafogo Prediction

Regardless of form, both sides always find a way to exploit each other’s vulnerabilities. Thus, we expect both teams to score in this match. This pick is supported by the fact that both teams have scored in each of their last six head-to-head meetings.

This matchup has consistently produced goals, and we do not expect anything less this time. According to the numbers, the last five meetings between the two teams have averaged 3.6 goals per game, clearly pointing to another high-scoring result.

Afolabi Ezekiel- October 18, 2025

Ceara vs Botafogo Betting Tips

Both Teams To Score

OK

2.05 Odds

Over 2.5 Goals

OK

2.50 Odds