Botafogo vs Atlético Mineiro Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Sep 2025

Série A Betting Preview: Botafogo vs Atlético Mineiro

Botafogo host Atlético Mineiro in this Brazilian Série A fixture, with kick-off set for 05:30 on Sunday 21 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Fogo Should Have the Edge

Botafogo look a great bet to beat Atlético Mineiro on the Full-Time Result market. You can get odds of 1.62 with that the home team claim a victory and this looks like a value wager based on the latest stats and team news.

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1-0 Atlético Win When Teams Last Clashed

Botafogo played Mirassol at home in their last game. It was a 3-3 draw. The Rio de Janeiro team enjoyed 57% possession and managed four shots on target, while Jefferson Savarino, Christopher Ramos and Alvaro Montoro got among the goals.

Atlético Mineiro played Santos at home in their previous Série A game. It was a 1-1 draw. Galo recorded four shots on goal and had 44% possession, while Igor Gomes found the net.

On Wednesday night, Atlético visited Bolivar in the Copa Sudamericana and drew 2-2.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 1-0 in favour of home side Atlético when they last played Botafogo. The past 10 H2H meetings have included five victories for Botafogo, four wins for Atlético and a single draw.

Série A		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Botafogo	22	10	6	6	33	17	16	33:17	36
13	Atlético MG	21	6	7	8	21	25	-4	21:25	25

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4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 11.9 attempts. Botafogo have had 57.8% possession and 5.2 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.0 goals from 3.3 shots on goal and 7.8 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 4.5 corners.

Christopher Ramos is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Jefferson Savarino, Alvaro Montoro, Fernando Marcal and Arthur Cabral each have 2. The leading assistors have been Santiago Rodriguez and Alex Telles with 3.

Atlético have 2 victories, 6 defeats and 2 draws, averaging 11.1 attempts, 4.0 shots on goal and 1.0 goals. Galo average 50.5% possession, 5.6 corners awarded and 4.3 corners against them, while 1.5 goals have been conceded from 4.4 shots on goal and 9.5 attempts.

Hulk got 3 goals, Igor Gomes notched 2, while Gustavo Scarpa and two other players scored 1. Gustavo Scarpa, Hulk and Tomas Cuello have clocked up 1 assists each in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Botafogo predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Léo Linck (GK), Vitinho, Kaio, Alexander Barboza, Alex Telles, Marlon Freitas, Danilo, Santiago Rodríguez, Jefferson Savarino, Alvaro Montoro, Chris Ramos.

Atlético Mineiro predicted lineup (4-3-3): Everson (GK), Natanael, Lyanco, Júnior Alonso, Guilherme Arana, Fausto Vera, Alan Franco, Gustavo Scarpa, Rony, Hulk, Dudu.

Botafogo vs Atlético Mineiro Prediction & Betting Tips

From our main match prediction to correct score advice, a corners pick, must-watch player props and a custom bet builder — this Botafogo vs Atlético Mineiro betting preview covers it all.

Match Prediction

There are several reasons to back Botafogo, especially considering that you can get value odds of 1.62. We think that the favourites will have too much in hand for this Série A encounter.

Our football predictions are always well-researched and it starts with a combination of team news and form guide. Once we have a clear idea of what might happen, we match up the latest Série A data.

Key Botafogo vs Atlético Mineiro league stats:

• Atlético MG have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Atlético MG have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• Atlético MG have lost their last 2 games on the road.

Fogo to Win Probability

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 61.7% prospect of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Botafogo 2 - 0 Atlético

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Player Prop Picks

Corners Prediction

Botafogo Under 6.5 Corners

The 6.5 corners line has not been covered by Botafogo in nine straight home games, while the past seven Atlético Mineiro matches have seen under 6.5 corners conceded. We can use these numbers for our gain, with odds of 1.68 that Botafogo come up short when it comes to the Team Corners line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Botafogo

Total

9.70 5.20 4.50

Home

9.80 5.60 4.20

Away

9.20 4.40 4.80

Atlético

Total

9.90 5.60 4.30

Home

10.60 7.80 2.80

Away

11.70 5.10 6.60

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Botafogo vs Atlético Mineiro Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Make Fogo Favourites to Win

With a roughly 62% chance of triumphing, the bookmakers aren’t giving too much away with their 1.62 betting odds for Botafogo winning this Série A clash. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Atlético Mineiro are trading at 6.00.

Botafogo -0.75 at 1.84 means you split your Asian Handicap stake between -0.5 and -1. You ideally want a win by two goals or more against Atlético, although a one-goal victory means a half-stake return and a refund with the other half.

The Total Goals odds suggest that Under 2.5 is the likelier outcome in this contest. Both Teams to Score betting is always popular and the No option on the BTTS market is available at 1.54.

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Arthur Cabral Favourite to Score the First Goal

Arthur Cabral is the market leader at 4.60 to be the First Goalscorer. Should you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Botafogo vs Atlético Mineiro Lineups & Team News

Double-check the Botafogo vs Atlético team news before placing your bets. Receive the predicted and confirmed Série A lineups from us, plus the most recent injury updates.

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