Avai 0-2 Botafogo SP: result and AI prediction

Avai – Botafogo SP, Serie B, Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 08:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Estádio da Ressacada

Avai is #17 in the table (37 pts) and Botafogo SP #13 (44 pts). Avai is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Botafogo SP is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Avai 3, draws 2, Botafogo SP 1. Their last meeting, on July 6, 2026, ended Botafogo SP 3-1 Avai.

Avai

Final score0 - 2

Botafogo SP

AI predicted: 1-0 · Final score: 0-2Missed

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

This is a high-pressure relegation fixture for Avaí, who need their home ground to translate into a result rather than another frustrating stalemate. Botafogo-SP arrive in much stronger recent form and with a settled core after winning away at CRB. Avaí’s task is harder because João Vitor and Wenderson are suspended, disrupting both their right flank and midfield screen. Expect a guarded opening, a physical battle for second balls, and a game that becomes more stretched only if an early breakthrough arrives.

Head-to-head analysis

This fixture has produced several tight meetings, but the recent July encounter was an emphatic Botafogo-SP win. Avaí also own a heavy home victory from the previous season, so the historical record is mixed rather than predictive on its own.

Injuries and absences

The key confirmed availability issue is suspension rather than injury: Avaí lose João Vitor at right-back and Wenderson in midfield. Those absences weaken the continuity of their right defensive channel and their protection against counter-attacks.

Form (last 5)

AvaiLeague position #17 · 37 ptsW W D

Botafogo SPLeague position #13 · 44 ptsW W W

Avai vs Botafogo SP stats

	Avai	Botafogo SP
Played	34	34
Goals scored	33	38
Goals conceded	43	38
Clean sheets	9	8

Last meetings

2026-07-06Botafogo SP 3-1 Avai
2025-11-23Botafogo SP 0-0 Avai
2025-07-28Avai 5-0 Botafogo SP
2024-11-19Botafogo SP 1-3 Avai
2024-07-31Avai 1-1 Botafogo SP
2023-10-07Botafogo SP 0-1 Avai