Ceara SC CE (Home)
- Ceara SC CE have been in good form recently, avoiding defeat in four of their last five games (Won 2, Drawn 2, Lost 1).
- At home, Ceara SC CE have won 6, tied 3 and lost 4 of their 13 league games, scoring 14 goals.
- Leo Conde has done a good job since taking over in July 2024, instilling a disciplined, defence-first mindset in his players and keeping them in the mid-table positions.
- Ceara’s 4-3-3 system has a real focus on width and overlap from the full-backs, whilst a compact, deep midfield line is a platform for their pragmatic, patient, and positive build-up play.
- Our Ceara SC CE vs Botafogo RJ betting tips highlight Pedro Henrique as the team’s main outlet in recent games, scoring 3 goals in his last 5 and being involved in the majority of Ceara’s attacking play.
Botafogo RJ (Away)
- Botafogo RJ have won none, tied 1 and lost 2 of their last 3 away Serie A 2025 games.
- Botafogo’s away record in Serie A 2025 is 5 wins, 3 draws and 6 losses, and they’ve been scoring just 0.93 goals a game whilst conceding just 0.71.
- According to this Ceara SC CE vs Botafogo RJ betting tips analysis, Davide Ancelotti has had a similar effect to Leo Conde since his appointment in July 2025, immediately instilling his fast-paced, direct, attack-minded style, and the players have bought into the vertical progression, pressing game and fluid, rotating front line.
Key Players
Pedro Henrique has been the team’s main outlet in recent games, scoring 3 goals in his last 5 and being involved in the majority of Ceara’s attacking play.
Betting Insights
- The visitors are slight favorites here at 2.58, with Ceara at 2.8 and the tie at 3.05.
- With both teams to score priced at 2.05, it would be no surprise to see chances at both ends, but Botafogo’s extra attacking intent could be neutralised by Ceara’s compact blocks.
Prediction
- We’re expecting a tense match on Sunday, with the momentum of Serie A 2025 at stake for both sides. For the Ceara SC CE vs Botafogo RJ prediction, tension and tactical discipline may be decisive factors.
- We expect a tight, tactical match, with Ceara’s solidity and home form giving them a great chance to pull off an upset or at least cause an issue for Botafogo.
