Botafogo SP vs Ceara Prediction
Brazil · Regular Season - 33
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Botafogo SP vs Ceara: the result in context
Botafogo SP beat Ceara 1-0 in the Serie B on 13 Oct 2026. The two went into the match with similar recent form.
Ceara have had the better of this fixture, winning 3 of the 5 previous meetings, which averaged 3.6 goals a game. Referee Jonathan Benkenstein Pinheiro averages 3.83 cards a game, 1.55 fewer than other referees in the same competitions.
Match Forecasts
Match Events
Lineups
Botafogo SP
Avg ratingAvg rating
1V. Souza
2Jonathan
3Ericson
4Vilar
22G. Inocêncio
8E. Morelli
16M. Sales
6P. Brey
10R. Gava
9Hygor
7Kelvin
1Richard
18Júlio
4L. Otávio
13L. Otávio
12Sanchez
81J. Gabriel
25V. Zanocelo
8M. Araújo40Richard
73S. MineiroBotafogo SP Substitutes
Ceara Substitutes
Match Stats
Botafogo SPCeara Team Comparison
Botafogo SPCearaAI Insights
Game State Tendencies
Botafogo SP- Tied at half-time in 60% of matches
- Scores more in 2nd half (0.9 vs 0.4 in first half)
- Concedes more in 1st half - tightens up after the break
Ceara- Tied at half-time in 80% of matches
- Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 100% of the time
- Scores more in 2nd half (1.2 vs 0 in first half)
- Concedes more in 2nd half - can tire late
Head to Head
Last 5 meetings, all competitions
Botafogo SP1Wins · 20%3Wins · 60%Previous meetings
21/06/2026CearaBotafogo SP13/11/2024Botafogo SPCeara26/07/2024CearaBotafogo SP04/11/2023Botafogo SPCeara08/07/2023CearaBotafogo SPRecent Form
Botafogo SP
Operario-PRBotafogo SPBotafogo SP
Vila NovaBotafogo SP
Ponte Preta
Athletic ClubBotafogo SPBotafogo SP
GoiasBotafogo SP
Novorizontino
Nautico RecifeBotafogo SPBotafogo SP
Cuiaba
Atletico GoianienseBotafogo SPBotafogo SP
CriciumaCearaReferee Profile
Compared with other referees
3.83 cards a match, 1.55 fewer than other referees in the same competitions and seasons (5.38).
Cards come from 60 matches with official statistics.
Full referee statsLeague Table
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Novorizontino | 35 | 18 | 10 | 7 | 62:30 | +32 | 64 | WDWWW |
| 2 |  Juventude | 35 | 18 | 10 | 7 | 45:23 | +22 | 64 | WDDWW |
| 3 | Vila Nova | 35 | 18 | 8 | 9 | 50:36 | +14 | 62 | LDWDW |
| 4 |  Fortaleza EC | 35 | 16 | 13 | 6 | 43:31 | +12 | 61 | DWDWD |
| 5 | Criciuma | 35 | 17 | 8 | 10 | 36:30 | +6 | 59 | LWWLW |
| 6 |  CRB | 35 | 16 | 7 | 12 | 53:49 | +4 | 55 | WLDWL |
| 7 |  Sport Recife | 35 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 47:38 | +9 | 54 | WLDWW |
| 8 | Atletico Goianiense | 35 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 42:33 | +9 | 54 | LDDLW |
| 9 | Goias | 35 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 36:40 | -4 | 52 | WDWWL |
| 10 | Operario-PR | 35 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 45:46 | -1 | 51 | WLLLL |
| 11 |  São Bernardo | 35 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 49:39 | +10 | 49 | WLDLW |
| 12 | Botafogo SP | 35 | 13 | 8 | 14 | 40:38 | +2 | 47 | WWWWL |
| 13 | Cuiaba | 35 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 32:28 | +4 | 47 | LLLDW |
| 14 | Athletic Club | 35 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 40:40 | 0 | 44 | LDDLL |
| 15 | Nautico Recife | 35 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 39:46 | -7 | 43 | LDLLD |
| 16 | Ceara | 35 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 37:44 | -7 | 43 | LDLWW |
| 17 |  Avai | 35 | 10 | 7 | 18 | 33:45 | -12 | 37 | LDWWL |
| 18 |  Londrina | 35 | 8 | 8 | 19 | 44:51 | -7 | 32 | LWDLL |
| 19 |  America Mineiro | 35 | 6 | 5 | 24 | 23:54 | -31 | 23 | WWLLL |
| 20 | Ponte Preta | 35 | 3 | 6 | 26 | 21:76 | -55 | 15 | DDLLL |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Novorizontino | 35 | 62:30 | 64 |
| 2 | Juventude | 35 | 45:23 | 64 |
| 3 | Vila Nova | 35 | 50:36 | 62 |
| 4 | Fortaleza EC | 35 | 43:31 | 61 |
| 5 | Criciuma | 35 | 36:30 | 59 |
| 6 | CRB | 35 | 53:49 | 55 |
| 7 | Sport Recife | 35 | 47:38 | 54 |
| 8 | Atletico Goianiense | 35 | 42:33 | 54 |
| 9 | Goias | 35 | 36:40 | 52 |
| 10 | Operario-PR | 35 | 45:46 | 51 |
| 11 | São Bernardo | 35 | 49:39 | 49 |
| 12 | Botafogo SP | 35 | 40:38 | 47 |
| 13 | Cuiaba | 35 | 32:28 | 47 |
| 14 | Athletic Club | 35 | 40:40 | 44 |
| 15 | Nautico Recife | 35 | 39:46 | 43 |
| 16 | Ceara | 35 | 37:44 | 43 |
| 17 | Avai | 35 | 33:45 | 37 |
| 18 | Londrina | 35 | 44:51 | 32 |
| 19 | America Mineiro | 35 | 23:54 | 23 |
| 20 | Ponte Preta | 35 | 21:76 | 15 |
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About the Botafogo SP vs Ceara forecast
The forecasts for this Serie B match are built from team Elo ratings, recent form, scoring data and the head-to-head record, and are updated as new data arrives before kickoff.
How to Read These Forecasts
Each percentage shows the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% indicates strong statistical confidence; 45-65% reflects a competitive, open match; below 45% suggests the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for informational and entertainment purposes only.
Botafogo SP and Ceara in the Serie B table
In the Serie B table, Botafogo SP are 12th and Ceara 16th, 4 points apart. League goal record so far: Botafogo SP 40-38, Ceara 37-44. The full standings are on the Serie B Table 2026 page.
Key Factors for This Match
This forecast is based on a complete recent-form dataset for both teams.
All forecasts are generated by statistical and machine learning models for informational and entertainment purposes only. They are not guaranteed and do not constitute financial or betting advice.