Botafogo SP 0-1 Vila Nova: result and AI prediction

Botafogo SP – Vila Nova, Serie B, Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 10:30 PM (GMT). Venue: Estadio Santa Cruz

Botafogo SP is #16 in the table (35 pts) and Vila Nova #1 (54 pts). 15 places separate the two teams in the table. Vila Nova is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Botafogo SP 2, draws 1, Vila Nova 3. Their last meeting, on June 8, 2026, ended Vila Nova 1-0 Botafogo SP.

Botafogo SP

Final score0 - 1

Vila Nova

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

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

This is a high-pressure home fixture for Botafogo-SP against the division’s leading side. Vila Nova bring the healthier recent run, but their away record is distinctly less imposing than their work at home, while Botafogo-SP have produced much more in Ribeirão Preto than on their travels. Expect a compact contest in which Botafogo-SP’s wing play and Vila Nova’s transitions decide the key moments. The official striker choice and Botafogo-SP’s final defensive selection are the main teamsheet checks.

Head-to-head analysis

This pairing has produced a sequence of narrow, often low-scoring encounters, with home advantage frequently important. Vila Nova won the reverse fixture earlier this season, while Botafogo-SP won the most recent meeting in Ribeirão Preto.

Form (last 5)

Botafogo SPLeague position #16 · 35 ptsL D W

Vila NovaLeague position #1 · 54 ptsD W W

Botafogo SP vs Vila Nova stats

	Botafogo SP	Vila Nova
Played	30	30
Goals scored	34	43
Goals conceded	36	31
Clean sheets	6	11

Last meetings

2026-06-08Vila Nova 1-0 Botafogo SP
2025-08-25Botafogo SP 2-0 Vila Nova
2025-04-20Vila Nova 2-0 Botafogo SP
2024-09-28Vila Nova 1-1 Botafogo SP
2024-06-16Botafogo SP 1-0 Vila Nova
2023-10-12Vila Nova 3-1 Botafogo SP