Botafogo RJ vs Ceara Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 5th June 2025

Both Botafogo RJ and Ceara are currently enjoying the comforts of mid-table in the Serie A. Both teams will be eager to make a push for an even stronger position, when going toe-to-toe on Thursday.

Botafogo RJ are placed nineth with 15 points after ten matches. Ceara occupy a position as tenth in the league on 15 points.

Ceara will not be short on motivation for their clash with the match favourites Botafogo RJ. Although the odds are against them, a narrow win on Thursday will see them move ahead of their upcoming opponents in the table.

Botafogo RJ only average a modest 1.1 goals per game in their last ten matches in this tournament, in which they scored 11 goals. They also conceded five for an average of 0.5 per game. They kept their opponents from scoring six times.

Ceara are currently decent goalscorers, as they managed a bearable 11 goals in the past ten outings for an average of 1.1 goals a game. Their opponents scored a total of eight goals, and while Ceara claimed four clean sheets, they conceded an average of 0.8 goals per match.

Botafogo RJ and Ceara had to settle for a draw each in their most recent match, which finished with a 1-1 scoreline. The best betting odds on a draw at full-time with the bookies are at 11/4.

Botafogo RJ vs Ceara Prediction

Botafogo RJ Form

Botafogo RJ recorded two wins and a draw in their last three matches. They started off drawing 0-0 with Flamengo. Next up was a 1-0 win against Universidad de Chile, before Santos FC were defeated in 0-1 win. Botafogo RJ put four wins on the board in their previous six Serie A matches at the Independencia. They drew twice while losing none, scored 13 goals while conceding four.

Ambitions are high for Botafogo RJ, and winning the title is still possible, but they need to raise their level to achieve the highest prize.

Ceara Form

Ceara have only one win in their last three matches, as they did beat Sport Recife by 2-0. Disappointment followed, going down 3-0 against Palmeiras, and 0-1 against Atletico MG. Ceara didn't manage a single away win in their last six Serie A matches, but managed two draws, while suffering four defeats. They conceded eight and scored three goals themselves.

Ceara were spoken of as contenders for a title, but current form has them running a little behind in the Serie A.

Both Botafogo RJ and Ceara are having a hard time finding their way to the net. With the teams clashing in this round 10, we find a low scoring match is the natural pick.

Ceara took zero wins from their last three games against teams from the top half of the Serie A table. They collected one points, scored two goals and conceded four. Botafogo RJ are looking at a record of four wins, three draws and three defeats in the Serie A this season. Ceara are looking at four wins, three draws and three defeats in the Serie A.

Botafogo RJ vs Ceara Squads

Botafogo RJ Squad

Paiva will select the starting XI for the upcoming match against Ceara from the following players (the statistics in the brackets represent goals scored and matches played in the Serie A this season):

John Victor (0/10), Leonardo Linck (0/0), Raul (0/0), Alex Telles (1/9), Alexander Barboza (0/5), Bastos (0/0), Cuiabano (1/9), Danilo (0/0), David Ricardo (0/5), Fernando Marcal (0/2), Jair Filho (0/10), Kaique Pereira (0/0), Kaua Branco (0/0), Mateo Ponte (1/7), Philipe Sampaio (0/0), Serafim (0/0), Vitinho (1/10), Allan (0/4), Gregore (0/9), Huguinho (0/0), Kauan Lindes (0/1), Kaue (0/0), Marlon Freitas (0/10), Newton (0/3), Patrick Carneiro (0/6), Santiago Rodriguez (0/5), Artur Guimaraes (2/9), Elias Manoel (0/2), Gonzalo Mastriani (0/6), Igor Jesus (3/9), Jefferson Savarino (2/7), Jeffinho (0/3), Kayke Queiroz (0/0), Matheus Martins (0/5), Nathan Fernandes (0/4), Rafael Lobato (0/0), Rwan Cruz (0/4), Yarlen (0/0).

Ceara Squad

Below is the full team squad of Ceara. The manager Conde will pick his starting XI against Botafogo RJ from these players:

Bruno (0/4), Fernando Miguel (0/7), Keiller (0/0), Richard (0/0), Boateng (0/0), Diego (0/10), Eder (0/1), Fabiano Silva (0/9), Gabriel (0/0), Lucas Lima (0/3), Luiz Otavio (0/0), Marcos Victor (0/0), Marllon (2/10), Matheus Bahia (0/7), Matheus Maycon (0/0), Rafael Ramos (0/6), Ramon (0/0), Willian Machado (0/10), Alejandro Martinez (0/2), Bruno Tubarao (0/3), Fernando Sobral (0/9), Jorge Recalde (0/0), Jotave (0/0), Leo Rafael (0/0), Lucas Mugni (1/9), Matheus Araujo (1/6), Richardson (0/0), Romulo (0/8), Steven Nufour (0/0), Antonio Galeano (1/10), Aylon (1/6), Daniel Henrique (0/0), Fernandinho (0/2), Guilherme Luiz (0/4), Joao Victor (0/0), Lele (0/6), Lourenco (0/8), Pedro Henrique (1/6), Pedro Raul (4/10), Ze Neto (0/0).

Botafogo RJ vs Ceara Team News

Botafogo RJ are as close to having an entire squad available as they can, with only one playerout for the side which faces Ceara. There is no need for Jefferson Savarino to show up in the Botafogo RJ dressing room, as he is suspended.

Botafogo RJ vs Ceara Lineups

Botafogo RJ vs Ceara H2H

Betting on the draw would have earned you a sound profit the last time Botafogo RJ played Ceara. The pair finished even in a 1-1 match, where no one managed to get the upper hand. Botafogo RJ have a 20% win rate against Ceara, who won one of these matches. The total record reads 2-7-1, which is worth keeping in mind before you make a choice for your next accumulator, depending on your betting strategy.

Botafogo RJ vs Ceara Results

Over 2.5 goals came out five times in the last ten matches between Botafogo RJ and Ceara. Odds on under 2.5 goals are at 2/3 with bookies.

Botafogo RJ vs Ceara Betting Tips

Artur Guimaraes has been great for Botafogo RJ lately, hitting the target two times, which makes him worth considering in the betting market. Ceara are optimistic that Lucas Mugni doubles up on the one goal he provided in their past six outings.

Botafogo RJ won eight of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing one and losing one as well. Ceara won five from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew two and lost three in this run. Botafogo RJ kept a clean sheet six times in their previous 10 matches on home soil, while, Ceara have been able to keep a clean sheet in four of their last 10 games away from home.

Over 2.5 goals was a winning bet five times in the past ten encounters between Botafogo RJ and Ceara, with the latter scoring 0.9 goals on average in these. Botafogo RJ managed an average of 1.4 goals as both teams scored six times in this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in four of Botafogo RJ’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.7 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals appeared in three of the last ten matches that Ceara played across all tournaments. They scored 0.7 times on average in the process.