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Brasileirão Série A · Sat, 17 Oct 2026, 22:00 UK

Full-time: Botafogo FR 1–0 Chapecoense AF (Sat, 17 Oct 2026, 22:00 UK). Before kick-off the model gave Botafogo FR a 71% chance of winning, and the exact score 1–0 a 8% chance. The outcome the model rated most likely happened.

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Botafogo FR vs Chapecoense AF prediction (Sat, 17 Oct 2026, 22:00 UK): Botafogo FR 71% · Draw 17% · Chapecoense AF 12%. Over 2.5 goals: 67%. Most likely score: 2-0. Expected goals 2.51–0.94. Model: ProbaPredict ratings, updated Sat, 17 Oct 2026, 07:35 UK.

Both teams to score: Yes 53%, No 47%. Most likely scores: 2-0 (10%), 2-1 (9%), 3-0 (8%).

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By ProbaPredict Data Desk. These probabilities are generated automatically by our statistical model (ProbaPredict ratings, a Dixon-Coles goals model), not written by a tipster. How the model works · Graded track record.

Botafogo vs Chapecoense pre-match preview

Botafogo (11th, 39 pts) host Chapecoense (20th, 18 pts) in the Brasileirão Série A. Botafogo have taken 5 points from their last 5 games (DLLWD) and Chapecoense 4 points from 5 (LLDLW). Chapecoense have not won in their last 5 league games.

Our model makes Botafogo clear favourites at 71%, with Chapecoense at 12%. Expected goals are 2.51 for Botafogo and 0.94 for Chapecoense, and the most likely score is 2-0 (10%).

Goals are the standout: Over 2.5 is 67%, against a Brasileirão Série A average of 51%.

Botafogo to win is the model's clearest call at 71%, which still fails about 3 times in 10.

Who will win Botafogo FR vs Chapecoense AF?

Botafogo FR are clear favourites at 71%, with Chapecoense AF at 12%. Recent form: Botafogo FR DLLWDD, Chapecoense AF LLDLWL (latest first).

Chapecoense lost 11 of 16 away games this season.

Botafogo FR71%
Draw17%
Chapecoense AF12%

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Will there be over 2.5 goals?

Over 2.5 goals is likely at 67%.

Over 2.5 in 11 of 16 Botafogo home games this season.

LineOverUnderFair odds (from our probability), Over
1.5 goals86%14%1.16
2.5 goals67%33%1.49
3.5 goals45%55%2.21

What does over 2.5 goals mean? · Over 1.5 goals explained · Over 2.5 goals tips today

Will both teams score?

Our model gives both teams to score a 53% chance: Botafogo FR score in about 92% of simulated outcomes and Chapecoense AF in about 63%, and both need to happen.

BTTS in 11 of 16 Botafogo home games this season.

BTTSOur %Fair odds (from our probability)
Yes53%1.90
No47%2.11

What does BTTS mean? · BTTS tips today

What are the fair odds?

Fair odds (from our probability) are 100 ÷ our percentage, with no bookmaker margin. See how betting odds work, the fractional odds chart and, for multiples, the acca calculator.

MarketOur %Fair odds (from our probability)
Botafogo FR win71%1.40
Draw17%5.89
Chapecoense AF win12%8.49
Over 2.567%1.49
Under 2.533%3.02

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What are the most likely scores?

The most likely score typically has only a 10–13% chance, so most correct-score picks lose.

Model expects 3.4 total goals.

Correct score probabilities: Botafogo FR goals (rows) × Chapecoense AF goals (columns)
Botafogo \ Chapecoense012345
03%3%1%0%0%0%
18%8%4%1%0%0%
210%9%4%1%0%0%
38%8%4%1%0%0%
45%5%2%1%0%0%
53%2%1%0%0%0%
Other4% (any score with 6+ goals for a team)
2-010%
2-19%
3-08%
3-18%
1-18%

Correct score betting explained · Correct score predictions today

How have Botafogo and Chapecoense played recently?

Latest first. Scores link to each match.

Current streaks

Brasileirão Série A games only, runs of three or more. Botafogo and Chapecoense.

How Botafogo and Chapecoense compare this season

StatBotafogo (home, 16)Chapecoense (away, 16)Brasileirão Série A average
Over 1.581% (13/16)88% (14/16)78%
Over 2.569% (11/16)44% (7/16)51%
Over 3.544% (7/16)19% (3/16)26%
BTTS69% (11/16)56% (9/16)59%
Win %38% (6/16)6% (1/16)47% home · 25% away
Goals for per game1.630.691.33
Goals against per game1.381.811.33

Brasileirão Série A average from 309 matches (2026). Average goals for per game is per team.

Brasileirão Série A table

TeamPosPtsP
Botafogo113931
Chapecoense201830

Full Brasileirão Série A table

Head-to-head

Last 1 meeting: Botafogo 1 win, 0 draws, Chapecoense 0 wins. Over 2.5 goals in 1 of 1; both teams scored in 1 of 1.

DateCompetitionMatchScore
Sat, 18 Apr 2026Brasileirão Série AChapecoense v Botafogo1–4

90-minute scores, our fixtures plus football-data.co.uk history.

Frequently asked questions

Who will win Botafogo v Chapecoense?
Our model makes Botafogo the more likely winner at 71%: Botafogo 71%, draw 17%, Chapecoense 12%. Chapecoense lost 11 of 16 away games this season.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Botafogo v Chapecoense?
Over 2.5 goals is 67% and under 2.5 is 33%, with expected goals of 3.4. Over 2.5 in 11 of 16 Botafogo home games this season.
What is the most likely score?
2-0 at 10%. Even the most likely score usually has only about a 10–14% chance, so most correct-score picks lose.
How have Botafogo and Chapecoense played recently?
Latest first: Botafogo DLLWD, Chapecoense LLDLW (W win, D draw, L loss). ProbaPredict grades every pick after full time.

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