Santos vs Botafogo SP prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – February 6, 2025
Leo Peterson
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
On February 6, 2025, the 7th round of the Brazilian Serie A will feature a match between Santos and Botafogo SP at the Vila Belmiro stadium in São Paulo.
Preview
Santos has shown underwhelming results this season in Serie A, currently sitting in the middle of the table. After six rounds, the team has accumulated just 7 points. A win in their last match allowed Santos to break a three-game losing streak. At home, they comfortably defeated São Paulo 3-1, despite being considered the underdog by bookmakers. The 29-year-old striker, Guilherme, scored twice in that match and now leads the league's top scorer race with 7 goals.
The return of legendary Neymar to Santos significantly boosts the team’s chances of a successful season. The star Brazilian, beloved by fans, has yet to make his debut for his old-new club, but his class, skill, and leadership qualities will undoubtedly provide Santos with confidence in their upcoming matches.
Botafogo SP, on the other hand, is struggling in the current season and sits at the bottom of the Brazilian Serie A table. The team has alternated between losses and draws, and they have yet to taste victory since the start of the championship. Their last win came in November of the previous year, which is putting significant pressure on the team.
Possible lineups
- Santos: Brazão, Godoy, Ze Ivaldo, Luan Peres, Vinicius Lira, Diego Pituca, Rincon, Bontempo, Soteldo, Martinez, Guilherme, Tikinho.
- Botafogo SP: João Carlos, Picco, Cassiano, Alisson, Jefferson, Dramisino, Gabriel Bispo, Maceiel, Cafu, Pablo Thomas, Douglas.
Match facts
- Santos has 2 wins and 1 loss at home in the championship.
- Botafogo has earned only 1 point in their last 3 away games, with a goal difference of 2:5.
- Matches involving these teams often see low goal-scoring; in 4 of the last 5 encounters, no more than 2 goals were scored.
- Most of the matches ended with a one-goal difference.
Head-to-head
In the last 5 matches between these teams, Santos has won 4 times, while Botafogo has won once.
Prediction
Santos is the clear favorite in this matchup. The previous round showed that the team is gradually finding its form and starting to play more confidently. In this upcoming game, Santos players will have enough opportunities to score, and likely more than once. Therefore, I recommend betting on over 2 goals for the home team, with odds of 1.65.
