Corinthians vs Botafogo: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Sun, 30 Nov '25)

The upcoming match in the Brasileirão Betano between Corinthians and Botafogo is set to be held at the Neo Química Arena in Brazil on Sun, 30 Nov '25 UTC. A closer look at their recent encounters reveals that Botafogo holds the upper hand with two victories out of the last three matches, whereas Corinthians have yet to secure a win and one game ended in a draw. Their most recent face-off, on Sat 26 Jul 25, concluded with a shared point for both teams.

Evaluating their recent performances heading into this match, Corinthians suffered a 0-3 defeat against Cruzeiro, while Botafogo emerged triumphant with a 3-2 victory over Grêmio. In terms of domestic league positions, Botafogo sits in 5th place, showcasing a more consistent season compared to Corinthians, who find themselves in 10th position.

When analyzing player performance stats: Botafogo will need to watch Y. Alberto closely, as he is Corinthians' leading goal scorer this season, netting 10 goals. On the other side, Corinthians will need to keep a tight check on M. Freitas, who leads Botafogo with the most assists this season, totaling 4. Among the best performers for Corinthians, Rodrigo Garro boasts a rating of 7.28, followed by Gustavo Henrique at 7.22, and Matheus Bidu at 7.18. In contrast, Botafogo's top players include Igor Jesus, who leads with a rating of 7.39, along with Kadir Barría at 7.37, and Marçal at 7.27.

Looking at some statistical aspects of their gameplay, Corinthians have maintained an average possession of 55.09% this season, compared to Botafogo's 51.4%. In terms of corners, Corinthians average 4.54 per match, slightly lower than Botafogo's 4.89. Discipline has been a concern for both teams, with Corinthians accumulating 102 yellow cards, 5 red cards, and conceding 4 penalty goals. Botafogo's discipline record includes 83 yellow cards, 5 red cards, and the same number of penalty goals conceded.

Given the statistical trends and recent performances, Botafogo appears more poised to claim victory in this matchup. The team's superior standing and recent head-to-head record suggest they have the edge over Corinthians in the upcoming clash. This prediction heavily rests on Botafogo effectively neutralizing key threats from Corinthians and building on their current form.