CRB 0-1 Botafogo SP: result and AI prediction

CRB – Botafogo SP, Serie B, Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 08:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Estádio Rei Pelé

CRB is #7 in the table (52 pts) and Botafogo SP #16 (41 pts). 9 places separate the two teams in the table. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: CRB 3, draws 2, Botafogo SP 1. Their last meeting, on June 30, 2026, ended Botafogo SP 0-1 CRB.

CRB

Final score0 - 1

Botafogo SP

AI predicted: 3-1 · Final score: 0-1Missed

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

CRB enter with the stronger home platform and a settled side as they pursue the promotion places. Fábio Matias has built a fluent midfield unit at Rei Pelé, and continuity in selection should help the hosts establish control early. Botafogo-SP have genuine momentum after successive wins, but their depleted forward group and defensive workload in a back-three system are significant tests away from home. The key contest is whether CRB can turn wide overloads into clear chances before Botafogo-SP can make the match physical and transition-led.

Head-to-head analysis

CRB hold the clearer recent edge in this pairing, including success in the reverse fixture and several strong home results. The history also shows that Botafogo-SP have occasionally made the matchup low-scoring and awkward, particularly when they defend compactly.

Injuries and absences

Botafogo-SP's confirmed absences are concentrated in attacking and squad-depth areas, with Wesley's injury particularly reducing options beside Hygor. CRB have no major confirmed absence, though Reverson's calf issue leaves Lucas Lovat as the likely left-back.

Form (last 5)

CRBLeague position #7 · 52 ptsL W D

Botafogo SPLeague position #16 · 41 ptsL W W

CRB vs Botafogo SP stats

	CRB	Botafogo SP
Played	33	33
Goals scored	51	37
Goals conceded	47	38
Clean sheets	8	7

Last meetings

2026-06-30Botafogo SP 0-1 CRB
2025-09-24CRB 3-2 Botafogo SP
2025-05-26Botafogo SP 2-1 CRB
2024-09-25Botafogo SP 0-0 CRB
2024-07-17CRB 4-1 Botafogo SP
2023-08-05CRB 0-0 Botafogo SP