Botafogo 1-0 Chapecoense-sc: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

Botafogo enter under pressure after Tite’s difficult opening spell, but this is a major opportunity to restore control at home against the bottom side. Chapecoense arrive after damaging defensive performances and without suspended attacker Marcinho, while their reshaped back line faces a demanding evening. Tiquinho Soares’ expected inclusion gives Botafogo a clearer focal point in the box. The visitors’ path is to remain compact, withstand the opening spell and make their transitions count.

Head-to-head analysis

The clubs have split the three meetings this year, with Botafogo winning the league encounter and one cup tie but Chapecoense taking the other cup match. Across the longer sample, Botafogo have generally had the stronger record, though the recent cup elimination is a clear warning against complacency.

Injuries and absences

Botafogo’s absences thin their defensive options, particularly on the left with Marçal unavailable, but their expected switch to Tiquinho addresses the central-forward issue. Chapecoense miss Marcinho through suspension alongside several injured players, weakening both their counter-attacking depth and squad flexibility.

Form (last 5)

Botafogo vs Chapecoense-sc stats

Last meetings

• 2026-05-14Chapecoense-sc 2-0 Botafogo
• 2026-04-21Botafogo 1-0 Chapecoense-sc
• 2026-04-18Chapecoense-sc 1-4 Botafogo
• 2019-11-27Chapecoense-SC 0-1 Botafogo
• 2019-08-26Botafogo 0-0 Chapecoense-SC
• 2018-11-15Chapecoense-sc 0-1 Botafogo

Unavailable players

Other Brasileirão matches

• Mirassol – Internacional
• Atletico-MG – Coritiba
• Atletico Paranaense – Palmeiras
• Sao Paulo – Vasco DA Gama
• Fluminense – Santos
• Gremio – Cruzeiro
• Bahia – Flamengo
• Remo – RB Bragantino