Botafogo SP 1-3 Novorizontino: result and AI prediction

Botafogo SP – Novorizontino, Serie B, Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 11:30 PM (GMT). Venue: Estadio Santa Cruz

Botafogo SP is #15 in the table (31 pts) and Novorizontino #3 (46 pts). 12 places separate the two teams in the table. Botafogo SP has not won any of its last 5 matches. Novorizontino is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Botafogo SP 0, draws 2, Novorizontino 4. Their last meeting, on May 10, 2026, ended Novorizontino 1-0 Botafogo SP.

Botafogo SP

Final score1 - 3

Novorizontino

AI predicted: 0-1 · Final score: 1-3✓ Correct outcome

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Novorizontino bring the sharper form, stronger league campaign and a recent psychological edge in this fixture. Botafogo-SP have a home-based route back into the contest, but they need patience and defensive discipline rather than a stretched transition match. Expect a tight opening shaped by Novorizontino’s control of the middle and Botafogo-SP’s need to win territory from wide areas. The closing stages loom especially important, with both teams carrying evidence of late attacking impact.

Head-to-head analysis

Novorizontino have controlled the recent series, including the most recent league meeting, and the matchup has repeatedly produced tight scorelines. At Estádio Santa Cruz, recent meetings have been particularly difficult to open up.

Form (last 5)

Botafogo SPLeague position #15 · 31 ptsL L L

NovorizontinoLeague position #3 · 46 ptsW W W

Botafogo SP vs Novorizontino stats

	Botafogo SP	Novorizontino
Played	26	26
Goals scored	29	44
Goals conceded	29	23
Clean sheets	5	9

Last meetings

2026-05-10Novorizontino 1-0 Botafogo SP
2026-01-25Novorizontino 2-0 Botafogo SP
2025-10-24Novorizontino 1-1 Botafogo SP
2025-07-06Botafogo SP 0-0 Novorizontino
2025-02-23Botafogo SP 1-2 Novorizontino
2024-09-14Novorizontino 2-0 Botafogo SP