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⚽ Brazilian Série A
Vitoria vs Botafogo Prediction
AI prediction, betting tips and full market odds for Vitoria vs Botafogo in the Brazilian Série A. Kick-off Sunday 16 August 2026, 21:30 UTC.
Vitoria face Botafogo in the Brazilian Série A, kicking off Sunday 16 August 2026, 21:30 UTC. In their last 3 meetings, Botafogo won 1, 2 drawn. Our model ensemble simulates the match thousands of times and makes a Botafogo win the most likely result at 42%, projecting a 1.1-1.4 expected scoreline. Below you will find the model’s best bet, a full score probability heatmap and every betting market for Vitoria vs Botafogo with model probabilities and value against the latest bookmaker odds.
🔥 Best Bet
🎯 Score probability
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 8.0% | 11.1% | 7.7% | 3.5% | 1.2% |
| 1 | 9.2% | 12.7% | 8.7% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| 2 | 5.2% | 7.2% | 5.0% | 2.3% | 0.8% |
| 3 | 2.0% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| 4 | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
🧠 Model summary
Our prediction for Vitoria vs Botafogo is generated entirely by our model ensemble: every market shows the model probability next to the bookmaker odds, so you can see exactly where the value sits. Our main pick is Botafogo or Draw at odds 1.57, the selection our model is most confident in at 71%. On the match result, the model rates a Botafogo win the most likely 1X2 outcome at 42%. Goals lean under 2.5 (54%), both teams to score points yes (51%).
📊 Key numbers
🔁 Head-to-head
The last 3 meetings between Vitoria and Botafogo. Wins shown from Vitoria’s perspective: 2 drawn · Botafogo 1.
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-23 | Botafogo | 0 – 0 | Vitoria | D |
| 2024-11-23 | Botafogo | 1 – 1 | Vitoria | D |
| 2024-07-12 | Vitoria | 0 – 1 | Botafogo | L |
⚽ Match Result (1X2)
The match result market prices Vitoria at 25% to win and Botafogo at 42%, with the draw at 33%. Our model makes a Botafogo win the most likely outcome.
| Selection | Model % | Odds | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botafogo Win | 42% | @ 3.05 | +26.9% |
| Draw | 33% | @ 3.20 | +6.1% |
| Vitoria Win | 25% | @ 2.32 | -41.5% |
🔀 Double Chance
Double chance covers two of the three results, lowering the odds in exchange for a wider safety net. The shortest price here is Botafogo or Draw at 1.57 (71% model).
| Selection | Model % | Odds | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botafogo or Draw | 71% | @ 1.57 | +11.6% |
| Vitoria or Draw | 55% | @ 1.36 | -25.6% |
📈 Over / Under Goals
Total goals are modelled from an expected 1.1-1.4 scoreline. The lean is under 2.5 goals at 54% probability.
| Selection | Model % | Odds | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 3.5 | 75% | @ 1.30 | -2.1% |
| Under 2.5 | 54% | @ 1.80 | -3.0% |
| Over 1.5 | 72% | @ 1.33 | -4.7% |
| Over 2.5 | 46% | @ 2.00 | -7.7% |
| Under 1.5 | 28% | @ 3.25 | -8.0% |
| Over 3.5 | 25% | @ 3.45 | -14.9% |
🥅 Both Teams To Score
Both Teams To Score asks whether each side finds the net at least once. Our model leans towards both teams to score at 51%.
| Selection | Model % | Odds | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTTS No | 49% | @ 2.00 | -2.9% |
| BTTS Yes | 51% | @ 1.73 | -11.0% |
🔬 How our AI model reached this pick
| Model | Match result | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Poisson | Away | 39% |
| Dixon-Coles | Away | 44% |
| GradientBoosting | Away | 42% |
All three of our models point the same way. This is our strongest confidence signal.
Expected goals: 1.13 for the home side, 1.48 for the away side. Most likely scorelines: 1-1 (14%), 1-2 (9%), 0-1 (9%).
❓ Frequently asked questions
What is the prediction for Vitoria vs Botafogo?
Our main pick is Botafogo or Draw at odds 1.57, with 71% model confidence.
Who is the favourite for Vitoria vs Botafogo?
Our model makes a Botafogo win the most likely result at 42%. It projects an expected 1.1-1.4 scoreline for Vitoria vs Botafogo.
What is the predicted score for Vitoria vs Botafogo?
The most likely scoreline from our model is around 1-1, based on expected goals of 1.14 for Vitoria and 1.38 for Botafogo. The full score probability grid is shown in the heatmap above.
When do Vitoria and Botafogo play?
Kick-off is Sunday 16 August 2026, 21:30 UTC.
How are these predictions generated?
Every market probability is produced by our ensemble of independent statistical and machine-learning models, then compared against bookmaker odds to find value. No human opinion is involved.
Are these football tips free?
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