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Last 5 matches · 2W-1D-2L · -1 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 2W-2D-1L · +2 goal difference
BetGenius backs Atletico Paranaense or Draw (Double Chance) at 68% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Botafogo host Atletico Paranaense in round 23 action of Serie A at the Nilton Santos. The home side sits 11th in the table with 30 points from 22 matches and is seeking consistency after winning only one of their previous four recorded fixtures. Their attacking options are hindered by the suspension of joint-top scorer Arthur Cabral following a red card, leaving Danilo Santos to shoulder the scoring burden.
Atletico Paranaense enter the encounter in 3rd place with 41 points and are firmly in the Copa Libertadores group stage qualification zone. Boasting a stout defensive record with only 20 goals conceded across 23 league fixtures and 8 clean sheets, the visitors also feature striker K. Viveros, who has already netted 14 goals this season.
Recent historical meetings between the two clubs show tightly contested, low-scoring encounters, with 70% of the last 10 head-to-head matches staying under 2.5 goals. With Botafogo missing key personnel in attack and Atletico Paranaense demonstrating defensive stability across the campaign, the visitors are well positioned to take at least a point.
Combined scoring rate: 3.1 goals per game (Botafogo at home plus Atletico Paranaense away).
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FlamengoPromotion - Copa Libertadores (Group Stage) | 31 | +36 | 67 |
| 2 | PalmeirasPromotion - Copa Libertadores (Group Stage) | 31 | +32 | 66 |
| 3 | Atletico ParanaensePromotion - Copa Libertadores (Group Stage) | 31 | +12 | 53 |
| 4 | CruzeiroPromotion - Copa Libertadores (Group Stage) | 31 | +4 | 51 |
| 5 | FluminensePromotion - Copa Libertadores (Qualification) | 31 | +10 | 51 |
| 6 | Atletico-MGPromotion - Copa Sudamericana (Group Stage) | 31 | +7 | 50 |
| 8 | SantosPromotion - Copa Sudamericana (Group Stage) | 31 | +2 | 45 |
| 9 | Sao PauloPromotion - Copa Sudamericana (Group Stage) | 31 | +1 | 42 |
| 10 | RB BragantinoPromotion - Copa Sudamericana (Group Stage) | 31 | +3 | 41 |
| 11 | BotafogoPromotion - Copa Sudamericana (Group Stage) | 31 | -4 | 39 |
| 12 | Coritiba | 31 | -11 | 39 |
| 13 | Vitoria | 31 | -11 | 37 |
| 14 | Mirassol | 31 | -8 | 36 |
Atletico Paranaense have won 5 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 2.4 goals a game, only 30% went over 2.5.
Settled results only — every published pick is recorded win or lose. Full track record →
Based on at least 20 settled predictions.Atletico Paranaense sit 3rd in the standings with 41 points and concede an average of just 0.9 goals per game. Botafogo will be without joint-top scorer Arthur Cabral due to suspension, and 70% of the last 10 head-to-head meetings between these sides have produced under 2.5 goals.
Published August 23, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.
