Botafogo-SP vs Avai prediction 06.07.2026 | Serie B
Botafogo SP
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Avaí
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3.25
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- Competition: Brazilian Serie B
- Date: 6th July, 2026
- KO: 23:00 UK / 00:00 CEST
- Venue: Estádio Santa Cruz
Brazilian Serie B action takes place at Estádio Santa Cruz on Monday as Botafogo-SP take on Avai.
The hosts come into this fixture sitting 16th in the division after an inconsistent run of results in recent weeks.Visiting Avai make the trip to Ribeirão Preto placed 18th in the Serie B standings after a similarly poor run of league form.
With both teams struggling near the foot of the table, a tense and low-scoring contest could develop at Estádio Santa Cruz.
Botafogo SP vs Avaí Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Botafogo SP
0 : 0
Avaí
Serie B
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Botafogo SP
1 : 3
Avaí
Serie B
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Avaí
1 : 1
Botafogo SP
Serie B
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Botafogo SP
0 : 1
Avaí
Serie B
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Avaí
1 : 1
Botafogo SP
Serie B
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Botafogo SP
0 : 1
Avaí
Serie B
Botafogo-SP and Avai have met on eight previous occasions since 2020. Avai won four matches, while Botafogo-SP claimed one victory. Three games finished level.
Low-scoring outcomes have been frequent, with an average of just two goals scored per game across those previous meetings. Six of the eight previous H2H matches also finished with under 2.5 goals scored.
Botafogo SP team overview
Botafogo-SP return to Estádio Santa Cruz looking to bounce back after a 1:0 home defeat against CRB in their most recent Serie B fixture. Dadá Belmonte’s first-half goal proved the difference at Estádio Santa Cruz.
Before that setback, the hosts had claimed back-to-back victories against Ceará and Operário Ferroviário. Cláudio Tencati’s side edged to a 1:0 win at Ceará before securing a 2:1 home victory against Operário.
The inconsistent SP have now won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five matches. Four of those games finished with under 2.5 goals scored, while the hosts scored just three goals during that period.
scoring matches have been a recurring theme for Botafogo-SP this season. Tencati’s men have scored an average of just 0.83 goals per game, while only four of their 11 home matches produced over 2.5 goals.
Head coach Tencati could make some changes to his first XI. Felipe Vieira and Kelvin are both in contention for recalls after making half-time substitute appearances last time out.
Last matches of Botafogo SP
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Goias
1 : 0
Botafogo SP
Serie B
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Botafogo SP
1 : 1
Clube Náutico
Serie B
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Cuiabá
1 : 1
Botafogo SP
Serie B
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Botafogo SP
1 : 1
Atlético Clube Goianiense
Serie B
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América Mineiro
1 : 2
Botafogo SP
Serie B
Botafogo SP lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
V. Souza
Defenders
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3
Ericson da Silva
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13
Wallace
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4
Vilar
Midfielders
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31
Pedrinho
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20
Yuri
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10
R. Gava
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6
P. Brey
Forwards
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8
E. Morelli
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11
J. Nem
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9
Hygor
Avai FC team overview
Avai arrive in Ribeirão Preto looking to respond after a disappointing 1:0 defeat against Athletic Club last weekend. Dixon Vera’s 89th minute goal settled a tight contest at Estádio Joaquim Portugal.
The Lions have been in poor form, having now lost four of their last five matches, conceding nine goals in the process. Their recent away form has also been poor, with five defeats suffered in just seven road games this season.
Cauan’s side now find themselves 18th in the division, with just 13 points collected from 15 fixtures.
Head coach Cauan could make one or two changes to his selection on Monday. Paulo Vitor and Daniel Penha are both in contention for recalls after making half-time substitute appearances against Athletic Club.
Last matches of Avaí
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Athletic Club
1 : 0
Avaí
Serie B
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Avaí
1 : 0
Cuiabá
Serie B
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Londrina
3 : 2
Avaí
Serie B
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Chapecoense
4 : 5
Avaí
Copa Sul-Sudeste
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Avaí
1 : 2
Criciúma
Serie B
Avaí lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Igor
Defenders
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52
Wesley Gasolina
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3
Allyson
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50
J. Victor
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36
D. Teixeira
Midfielders
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77
Z. Ricardo
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8
L. Henrique
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43
T. Roberth
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10
J. Lucas
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11
Sorriso
Forwards
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9
L. Gamalho
Prediction
Both teams come into this fixture low on confidence, and recent H2H numbers point towards a tight contest.
Given the low-scoring nature of past meetings between these sides, under 2.5 goals looks like the best bet at Estádio Santa Cruz.
Three Reasons Why We Expect Under 2.5 Goals
- Botafogo-SP have seen under 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 8 matches against Avai FC
- Botafogo-SP have seen under 2.5 goals in 4 of their last 5 matches
- Botafogo-SP have scored just three goals in their last five fixtures
Main prediction Botafogo SP - Avaí
Under 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
1xBet
1.64
Botafogo SP vs Avaí standings in Serie B
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Novorizontino | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 27 - 14 | +13 | 30 |
| 2 | Criciúma | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 18 - 11 | +7 | 30 |
| 3 | Vila Nova | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 23 - 17 | +6 | 28 |
| 4 | Fortaleza | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 20 - 16 | +4 | 28 |
| 5 | Juventude | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 16 - 8 | +8 | 26 |
| 6 | São Bernardo | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 20 - 12 | +8 | 25 |
| 7 | Operário PR | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 19 - 17 | +2 | 25 |
| 8 | Sport Recife | 16 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 18 - 12 | +6 | 25 |
| 9 | Goiás | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 16 - 21 | -5 | 24 |
| 10 | Cuiabá | 16 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 12 - 9 | +3 | 23 |
| 11 | Athletic Club | 15 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 16 - 15 | +1 | 22 |
| 12 | Náutico | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 21 - 19 | +2 | 21 |
| 13 | Atlético GO | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 18 - 19 | -1 | 21 |
| 14 | CRB | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 24 - 29 | -5 | 19 |
| 15 | Londrina | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 24 - 24 | 0 | 18 |
| 16 | Ceará | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 15 - 20 | -5 | 17 |
| 17 | Botafogo SP | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 14 - 14 | 0 | 16 |
| 18 | Avaí | 15 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 15 - 21 | -6 | 13 |
| 19 | Ponte Preta | 16 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 10 - 31 | -21 | 8 |
| 20 | América Mineiro | 16 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 10 - 27 | -17 | 6 |