Bitesize Prediction: Fortaleza vs Botafogo – 10/08/25

Competition: Brazil Serie A

Market: Botafogo double chance

Odds: 8/15 @ Pribet

Looking to skyrocket their way into the Copa Libertadores spots in the early hours of Sunday, Botafogo will travel to the Castelao when they meet Fortaleza.

Starting with the hosts, while Fortaleza might have claimed a much-welcomed boost on July 26th as they stormed their way to a routine 3-1 victory at home against Bragantino, Fortaleza have drastically failed to find any kind of stability. Last seen playing out a 1-1 stalemate against Corinthians, Renato Paiva’s side have mustered just a single win from any of their previous 13 appearances across all competitions – a rut that stems all the way back to May 10th. Watching their Copa do Nordeste adventure come to an end last month as they fell to a 2-1 loss against Bahia, Fortaleza also have a real battle on their hands in the race to keep hold of their Serie A status. Getting this weekend’s fixtures underway sat in the relegation zone, Paiva’s downbeat squad look set for what should be another tricky test here. It should also be highlighted, Sunday’s hosts have failed to register a single clean sheet over the past three months.

As for the visitors, extending on their Copa do Brasil charge earlier in the week and booking their quarter-final ticket thanks to a 3-0 aggregate win against Bragantino, Botafogo will now have their sights firmly set on breaking into the Copa Libertadores spots here. Despite watching their Club World Cup adventure come to an end on June 28th as they crashed out against bitter domestic rivals Palmeiras, Davide Ancelotti’s side have suffered just a sole defeat from any of their previous seven appearances across all competitions. Smelling a real opportunity when they travel to the Castelao this weekend, Sunday’s guests will also be excited by their recent success outside of Rio de Janeiro. Including a 2-0 victory against Vasco on July 12th, Botafogo have won their last three straight domestic showdowns away from the Nilton Santos by an aggregate score of 4-0. Likewise, claiming another 2-0 win when they last met Fortaleza back in September 2024, we are predicting an away double chance here.

Bet: Botafogo double chance against Fortaleza 8/15 for Sunday’s Brazil Serie A showdown @ Pribet