Corinthians v Botafogo prediction

Serie A – Brazil · Thu, 19 Nov 2026 00:30 GMT · Neo Quimica Arena

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TACTIX’s free model pick for Corinthians v Botafogo, Serie A – Brazil on Thu, 19 Nov 2026 00:30 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

Match preview, in numbers

The match

Corinthians host Botafogo in Serie A – Brazil on Thursday 19 November (kick-off 00:30 UK).

The key numbers

Botafogo are unbeaten in the last five meetings with Corinthians.

Form and the table

Eight of Corinthians’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in 10 of Corinthians’s last 15 results in all competitions (67%). At home, Corinthians have two wins, one draw and five defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 0.88 points per game, scoring 0.88 and conceding 1.25. Corinthians have scored 36 goals, the second-fewest of the 20 clubs (2026 so far, after 34 games, ranked per game). Corinthians have conceded 42 goals, the sixth-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs.

Seven of Botafogo’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (47%). Both teams scored in seven of Botafogo’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). Away from home, Botafogo have no wins, one draw and six defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 0.14 points per game, scoring 0.43 and conceding 2.57. Botafogo have scored 46 goals, the eighth-most of the 20 clubs (2026 so far, after 34 games, ranked per game). Botafogo have conceded 53 goals, the third-most of the 20 clubs.

Corinthians (17th) and Botafogo (11th) are five points apart, 2026 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Corinthians the stronger side, 33 rating points above Botafogo (Corinthians 1503, Botafogo 1470, after at least 338 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 17 May 2026, finished Botafogo 3–1 Corinthians.

Team news

Predicted Corinthians XI (4-2-3-1): H. Souza, G. Henrique, Matheuzinho, F. Angileri, A. Ramalho, B. Bidon, Andre, R. Garro, M. Bidu, K. César, Y. Alberto — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Matheus Bidu (3.8 per match over 40 appearances, five goals and two assists) and Kaio César (3.6 per match over 33 appearances, four goals and two assists) have been Corinthians’s most influential players 2026, all competitions. In numbers for Corinthians (2026, all competitions, before kick-off), Matheus Bidu averages 1.7 tackles per 90 over 3389 minutes, with a tackle in seven of the last 10 appearances. Kaio César averages 1.3 key passes per 90 over 2114 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last 10 appearances.

Predicted Botafogo XI (4-2-3-1): G. Batista, N. Ferraresi, Marcal, A. Telles, Vitinho, C. Medina, Huguinho, Danilo, M. Martins, H. Ziyech, A. Cabral — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Danilo (4.3 per match over 35 appearances, 13 goals and three assists) and A. Barboza (3.9 per match over 22 appearances, one goal and three assists) have been Botafogo’s most influential players 2026, all competitions. In numbers for Botafogo (2026, all competitions, before kick-off), Danilo averages 1.5 key passes per 90 over 3296 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last 10 appearances. A. Barboza averages 1.9 tackles per 90 over 3740 minutes, with a tackle in seven of the last 10 appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

Kick-off: Thu, 19 Nov 2026 00:30 GMT · Serie A – Brazil · Neo Quimica Arena
Head-to-head (last 6): Corinthians 1 · draws 2 · Botafogo 3 · 2.5 goals/game
Recent form: Corinthians 1W 2D 2L · Botafogo 2W 1D 2L

Corinthians v Botafogo (Serie A – Brazil): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 4 November 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

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Goals

against 1.75 / 1.5 · 2 of the last 5 over 2.5

over 8 matches

6.63 / 5.5

Corners

against 3.38 / 6 · 3 of the last 5 over 9.5

over 8 matches

5.13 / 4.88

Shots on target

against 5.13 / 4.38 · 4 of the last 5 over 8.5

over 8 matches

3.13 / 1.25

Cards

against 2.88 / 1.25 · 4 of the last 5 over 3.5

over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 5 November 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 5 November 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per game	Corinthians for / against	Line	Botafogo for / against
Goals scored	1 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5	2.5standard	1 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	6.63 for · 3.38 against n 8 Last 5	9.5standard	5.5 for · 6 against n 8 Last 5
Shots	18.63 for · 13.13 against n 8 Last 5	19.5standard	13.38 for · 13 against n 8 Last 5
Shots on target	5.13 for · 5.13 against n 8 Last 5	8.5standard	4.88 for · 4.38 against n 8 Last 5
Fouls committed	12.88 for · 15.88 against n 8 Last 5	21.5standard	12.25 for · 11.75 against n 8 Last 5
Cards shown	3.13 for · 2.88 against n 8 Last 5	3.5standard	1.25 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5

Corinthians

Corinthians Goalkeeper

Corinthians — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
Hugo Souza	43	923946 min	1142.6 /90	421 /90	20 /90
Kauê	5	90450 min	214.2 /90	71.4 /90	00 /90

Corinthians — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Corinthians before kick-off, to 5 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
Hugo Souza n 8	90.9	3.3 6/6

Corinthians Defensive

Corinthians — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
Gustavo Henrique	43	913912 min	380.9 /90	360.8 /90	290.7 /90	1713.9 /90	340.8 /90	60.1 /90
Matheuzinho	40	893578 min	882.2 /90	481.2 /90	80.2 /90	1584 /90	391 /90	90.2 /90
Matheus Bidu	39	873378 min	641.7 /90	391 /90	100.3 /90	2306.1 /90	401.1 /90	50.1 /90
Gabriel Paulista	36	903230 min	270.8 /90	441.2 /90	140.4 /90	1343.7 /90	200.6 /90	80.2 /90
Fabrizio Angileri	14	811127 min	312.5 /90	80.6 /90	90.7 /90	635 /90	110.9 /90	40.3 /90
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Corinthians — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Corinthians before kick-off, to 5 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
Hugo Souza n 8	90.9	0 0/0	0 0/0	—
Gustavo Henrique n 8	90.9	0.5 3/1	0.6 4/1	—
Rodrigo Garro n 8	72.4	1.9 7/4	3 7/4	—
Breno Bidon n 8	76.3	1 4/3	2.4 7/5	—
Matheuzinho n 8	82.3	1.2 6/3	1 5/2	—
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Corinthians — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Corinthians before kick-off, to 5 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
Gustavo Henrique n 8	90.9	0.6 4/1
Rodrigo Garro n 8	72.4	1.1 5/2
Breno Bidon n 8	76.3	2.1 6/4
Matheuzinho n 8	82.3	3 8/5
Matheus Bidu n 8	80.9	1.4 5/4
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Corinthians Attacking

Corinthians — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
Yuri Alberto	30	822453 min	60.2 /90	30.1 /90	582.1 /90	301.1 /90	291.1 /90	220.8 /90
M. Depay	18	671199 min	10.1 /90	10.1 /90	181.4 /90	80.6 /90	161.2 /90	110.8 /90
Pedro Raul	16	54861 min	20.2 /90	10.1 /90	161.7 /90	80.8 /90	60.6 /90	50.5 /90
Vitinho	11	52569 min	00 /90	10.2 /90	91.4 /90	40.6 /90	91.4 /90	91.4 /90
Zakaria Labyad	10	36361 min	20.5 /90	20.5 /90	82 /90	41 /90	123 /90	00 /90
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Corinthians — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Corinthians before kick-off, to 5 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
Hugo Souza n 8	90.9	0 0/0	0 0/0
Gustavo Henrique n 8	90.9	0.7 5/1	0.6 4/1
Rodrigo Garro n 8	72.4	1.6 5/2	0.5 2/1
Breno Bidon n 8	76.3	0.7 3/2	0.3 1/1
Matheuzinho n 8	82.3	1 4/2	0.1 1/0
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Corinthians — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Corinthians before kick-off, to 5 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
Hugo Souza n 8	90.9	0 0/0	0 0/0
Gustavo Henrique n 8	90.9	0.4 3/0	0 0/0
Rodrigo Garro n 8	72.4	0 0/0	0.2 1/0
Breno Bidon n 8	76.3	0 0/0	0.1 1/0
Matheuzinho n 8	82.3	0 0/0	0.1 1/0
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Botafogo

Botafogo Goalkeeper

Botafogo — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded
Neto	16	891416 min	442.8 /90	191.2 /90
Gabriel Batista	13	881141 min	423.3 /90	141.1 /90
Raul Steffens	10	87865 min	394.1 /90	192 /90
Warleson	6	85509 min	183.2 /90	81.4 /90
Léo Linck	5	91457 min	153 /90	40.8 /90

Botafogo — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Botafogo before kick-off, to 5 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
Neto n 8	86	2.9 4/4
Gabriel Batista n 8	90.1	2.7 6/5

Botafogo Defensive

Botafogo — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
Alex Telles	43	773290 min	381 /90	371 /90	110.3 /90	1133.1 /90	411.1 /90	60.2 /90
Vitinho	42	823463 min	751.9 /90	280.7 /90	280.7 /90	1594.1 /90	391 /90	40.1 /90
N. Ferraresi	33	872857 min	762.4 /90	401.3 /90	260.8 /90	1705.4 /90	371.2 /90	90.3 /90
A. Barboza	22	891955 min	442 /90	271.2 /90	140.6 /90	1336.1 /90	351.6 /90	70.3 /90
M. Ponte	20	651304 min	211.4 /90	191.3 /90	90.6 /90	755.2 /90	130.9 /90	70.5 /90
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Botafogo — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Botafogo before kick-off, to 5 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
Alex Telles n 8	79.4	1.1 6/2	0.9 4/1	—
Vitinho n 8	88.9	0.6 3/2	0.8 3/1	—
Arthur Cabral n 8	63.5	1.6 5/3	0.5 2/1	—
Álvaro Montoro n 8	74	1.1 4/1	0.8 3/2	—
Matheus Martins n 8	55.6	0.4 1/1	3.4 8/6	—
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Botafogo — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Botafogo before kick-off, to 5 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
Alex Telles n 8	79.4	0.7 4/1
Vitinho n 8	88.9	1.8 5/5
Arthur Cabral n 8	63.5	0.2 1/0
Álvaro Montoro n 8	74	1.1 4/2
Matheus Martins n 8	55.6	0.8 2/2
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Botafogo Attacking

Botafogo — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
Arthur Cabral	39	712779 min	90.3 /90	10 /90	742.4 /90	341.1 /90	220.7 /90	210.7 /90
Matheus Martins	37	602216 min	60.2 /90	20.1 /90	542.2 /90	331.3 /90	301.2 /90	381.5 /90
Junior Santos	23	521198 min	20.2 /90	00 /90	302.3 /90	131 /90	80.6 /90	241.8 /90
Lucas Villalba	19	46882 min	10.1 /90	10.1 /90	121.2 /90	70.7 /90	111.1 /90	80.8 /90
K. Barria	19	38721 min	10.1 /90	10.1 /90	293.6 /90	111.4 /90	121.5 /90	70.9 /90
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Botafogo — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Botafogo before kick-off, to 5 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
Alex Telles n 8	79.4	0.6 4/0	0.3 2/0
Vitinho n 8	88.9	0.5 3/1	0.1 1/0
Arthur Cabral n 8	63.5	1.9 5/3	0.4 1/1
Álvaro Montoro n 8	74	1.4 5/2	0.9 3/2
Matheus Martins n 8	55.6	1.8 7/1	1 3/1
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Botafogo — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Botafogo before kick-off, to 5 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
Alex Telles n 8	79.4	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
Vitinho n 8	88.9	0 0/0	0.3 2/0
Arthur Cabral n 8	63.5	0 0/0	0 0/0
Álvaro Montoro n 8	74	0.2 1/0	0.3 1/1
Matheus Martins n 8	55.6	0 0/0	0.2 1/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Corinthians v Botafogo — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form

CorinthiansLDLWD

Last 5: 1W 2D 2L · 1.2 scored / 1.6 conceded per game

BotafogoDWLLW

Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 0.8 scored / 1.2 conceded per game

Head-to-head last 6

Corinthians 1 · 2 draws · Botafogo 3 · 2.5 goals/game

2026-05-17 Botafogo 3–1 Corinthians
2025-11-30 Corinthians 2–2 Botafogo
2025-07-26 Botafogo 1–1 Corinthians
2024-09-15 Botafogo 2–1 Corinthians
2024-06-02 Corinthians 0–1 Botafogo
2023-09-22 Corinthians 1–0 Botafogo

League standing · 2026

Corinthians#17 pos37 pts34 pl-6 GD

Botafogo#11 pos42 pts34 pl-7 GD

Goals per game

Corinthians scored1.06

Botafogo scored1.35

Corinthians conceded1.24

Botafogo conceded1.56

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What is the head-to-head record between Corinthians and Botafogo?: In their last 6 meetings, Corinthians won 1, Botafogo won 3 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.5 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Corinthians and Botafogo?: Recent form — Corinthians 1W 2D 2L; Botafogo 2W 1D 2L.

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