Botafogo vs Sao Paulo Live Stream & Predictions – Low-Scoring Affair Predicted in Serie A

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Last updated: 15 Apr 2025

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Vedran Ostojic 15 Apr 2025

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A majority of Sao Paulo's recent games were low-scoring affairs
We are predicting another tight tussle for them against Botafogo
Watch Botafogo vs Sao Paulo in live streaming this Wednesday

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Botafogo’s last twelve matches across competitions ended with less than three goals. Sao Paulo allowed just two goals in their last five outings on the road, so I am backing under 2.5 as the main bet.

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Stats
HTH
Botafogo Form
Sao Paulo Form
Team News
Predicted Starting Lineups

Stats

Botafogo have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 12 matches.
Botafogo have seen under 2.5 goals in 2 of their last 3 matches against Sao Paulo.
Botafogo have seen under 1.5 goals in 3 of their last 5 matches.
Sao Paulo have seen under 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 matches.
Sao Paulo have seen under 1.5 goals in 5 of their last 7 matches.

HTH

Sao Paulo have an 18-16 advantage against Botafogo with 11 draws in 45 matches.

They last met in December, the game being won by Botafogo 2-1.

Botafogo Form

Botafogo are having mixed results so far in the Serie A 2025 campaign, securing four points in the opening three rounds and sit in middle of the table.

Renato Paiva’s reign was Botafogo’s head manager started with a goalless draw at Palmeiras, while the first victory was recorded in the follow up clash at home against Juventude 2-0, Igor Jesus and Mateo Ponte finding the net.

The Lone Stars were beaten in the third round at RB Bragantino 1-0 last weekend, ending that match with 0.70-2.06 expected goals, 63% possession and 12-11 shots.

As for their Copa Libertadores campaign, Botafogo lost the premiere clash to Universidad de Chile 1-0 earlier this month but recovered with a 2-0 home win against Carabobo.

Sao Paulo Form

Sao Paulo are still searching for their first win in the 2025 Brazilian Serie A, having drawn all three of their opening matches.

They played out goalless draws against Sport Recife and Atletico Mineiro in the first two rounds, while their clash with Cruzeiro ended 1-1, with Aldemir Ferreira scoring for Sao Paulo.

Luis Zubeldia’s side have fared better in the Copa Libertadores group stage, beating Talleres Cordoba 1-0 in Argentina, before drawing 2-2 at home against Alianza Lima, with Ferreira netting a brace.

Team News

Bastos, Marcal, Danilo Barbosa, Nathan Fernandes and Rwan Cruz are injured for Botafogo.

As for the visitors, Pablo Maia is out with an inner ankle ligament tear, while Luiz Gustavo is recovering from lung contusion. Oscar (hamstring injury) and Lucas Moura (knee injury) are also going to miss this clash.

Predicted Starting Lineups

Botafogo: Joh, Vitinho, Cunha, Barboza, Alex Telles, Gregore, Freitas, de Paula, Artur, Jesus, Savarino

Sao Paulo: Rafael, Soares, Tressoldi, Franco, Diaz, Alisson, Antonio, Ferreira, Luciano, Aldemir Ferreira, Calleri

Verdict

Botafogo v Sao Paulo

Just one of Sao Paulo’s last seven games had more than two goals. Botafogo are yet to concede a goal in front of the home crowd this season, so under 2.5 goals is the best bet.

Under 2.5 Goals

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