Remo vs Botafogo: the numbers, the form and our prediction
Our model makes Botafogo the pick at 52% for Remo vs Botafogo. Form trajectory, comparison data, head-to-head and the reasoning behind the call.
The fixture at a glance
Botafogo travel to Remo on 29 October 2026 at Estadio Evandro Almeida, Belem. Botafogo are the model's favourite, with a win probability of roughly 52%. This matchday 33 fixture in Serie A is listed as Remo - Botafogo. Kick-off is 00:30 UTC.
Recent form and trajectory
Remo: they come in on the back of a defeat, following three draws and one defeat before that. That is no wins, three draws and two defeats from the last five, worth 3 points. It leaves them winless in five. Their 2026-season record in our dataset (22 scored and 26 conceded in 21 matches, 1.05 and 1.24 per game) points to a fairly even balance between the two ends of the pitch. That is reflected in a form rating of 31.0 out of 100, and they sit 19th on a goal difference of -16.
Botafogo: they come in on the back of a defeat, following one win, one draw and two defeats before that. That is one win, one draw and three defeats from the last five, worth 4 points. Their 2026-season record in our dataset (62 scored and 50 conceded in 42 matches, 1.48 and 1.19 per game) points to a fairly even balance between the two ends of the pitch. That is reflected in a form rating of 36.6 out of 100, and they sit 11th on a goal difference of -7.
Comparison data
| Statistic | Remo | Botafogo |
|---|---|---|
| League position | 19th | 11th |
| Goal difference | -16 | -7 |
| Form (last 5, most recent first) | LDDDL | LWDLL |
| Points from last 5 | 3 | 4 |
| Goals scored / conceded (last 5) | 3 / 5 | 3 / 8 |
| Clean sheets (last 5) | 1 | 1 |
| Matches in our dataset (2026 season) | 21 | 42 |
| Goals per game, scored / conceded (2026) | 1.05 / 1.24 | 1.48 / 1.19 |
| Points per game (2026) | 1.05 | 1.62 |
| Form rating (0-100) | 31.0 | 36.6 |
| Players unavailable | 0 | 0 |
| Model win probability | 22% | 52% |
Key match insights
- Pre-match form ratings: Remo 31.0 versus Botafogo 36.6, a gap of 5.6, which aligns with the model's favourite.
- Table gap: Eight places separate them, the kind of margin that usually shows in the first twenty minutes.
- Availability: No absentees listed for either side in our injury feed at the time of writing.
- Goals outlook: A combined scoring line of 1.40, over 2.5 goals at 50% and both teams to score at 54%.
- First goal: Leans Botafogo's way at 55%.
Sentiment and prediction
The model tilts to Botafogo at 52%, without enough room to treat it as a formality. The goals line points to over 2.5 goals.
This is a data-led read, not a certainty. The numbers are shown as they come out of the model so the basis for the call can be checked rather than assumed.
Frequently asked questions
Who is favoured to win the match: Remo or Botafogo?
Botafogo, with an implied win probability of roughly 52%. The full split is 22% Remo, 26% the draw and 52% Botafogo.
When and where is Remo vs Botafogo being played?
29 October 2026 at Estadio Evandro Almeida, Belem, kick-off 00:30 UTC.
What was the result of the last match between Remo and Botafogo?
Botafogo 1-2 Remo on 02 May 2026.
What is the recent form of Remo and Botafogo?
Remo have taken 3 points from their last five (LDDDL), Botafogo 4 from theirs (LWDLL). Most recently Remo took a 0-1 defeat away at Cruzeiro and Botafogo a 0-3 defeat away at Internacional.
How many goals are expected in Remo vs Botafogo?
The model's combined scoring line is 1.40 — 0.80 for Remo and 0.60 for Botafogo. It rates over 2.5 goals at 50%.
Will both teams score?
The model rates both teams to score at 54%, so its call is yes.