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The Campeonato Brasileiro Série A season culminates with a crucial clash on December 7, 2025, as Botafogo FR hosts Fortaleza EC. This Matchday 38 fixture carries significant weight for both sides, albeit for different reasons. Botafogo, currently sitting comfortably in the top half of the table, will be looking to secure a strong finish to their impressive campaign and potentially improve their continental qualification standing. Fortaleza, on the other hand, faces a do-or-die situation, as they are currently entrenched in the relegation zone, desperately needing points to avoid the drop. The pressure is immense on the visitors, while Botafogo will aim to cap off their season with a home victory.
Current League Standings
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CR Flamengo | 36 | 22 | 9 | 5 | 50 | 75 |
| 2 | SE Palmeiras | 36 | 21 | 7 | 8 | 28 | 70 |
| 3 | Cruzeiro EC | 35 | 19 | 11 | 5 | 27 | 68 |
| 4 | Mirassol FC | 35 | 17 | 12 | 6 | 24 | 63 |
| 5 | Fluminense FC | 36 | 17 | 7 | 12 | 8 | 58 |
| 6 | Botafogo FR | 35 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 58 |
| 7 | EC Bahia | 36 | 16 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 57 |
| 8 | São Paulo FC | 36 | 13 | 9 | 14 | -6 | 48 |
| 9 | Grêmio FBPA | 36 | 12 | 10 | 14 | -6 | 46 |
| 10 | CR Vasco da Gama | 36 | 13 | 6 | 17 | 2 | 45 |
| 11 | RB Bragantino | 36 | 13 | 6 | 17 | -14 | 45 |
| 12 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 35 | 12 | 9 | 14 | -4 | 45 |
| 13 | CA Mineiro | 35 | 11 | 12 | 12 | -2 | 45 |
| 14 | Ceará SC | 35 | 11 | 9 | 15 | -3 | 42 |
| 15 | Santos FC | 36 | 10 | 11 | 15 | -11 | 41 |
| 16 | SC Internacional | 36 | 10 | 11 | 15 | -12 | 41 |
| 17 | EC Vitória | 35 | 9 | 12 | 14 | -16 | 39 |
| 18 | Fortaleza EC | 35 | 9 | 10 | 16 | -15 | 37 |
| 19 | EC Juventude | 36 | 9 | 7 | 20 | -31 | 34 |
| 20 | SC Recife | 36 | 2 | 11 | 23 | -41 | 17 |
- Botafogo FR: Position 6th | Played 35 | Won 16 | Drawn 10 | Lost 9 | Points 58 | Goals For 50 | Goals Against 32 | Goal Difference +18
- Fortaleza EC: Position 18th | Played 35 | Won 9 | Drawn 10 | Lost 16 | Points 37 | Goals For 38 | Goals Against 53 | Goal Difference -15
Botafogo’s strong performance throughout the season is evident in their solid league position and positive goal difference. They have been consistently competitive, particularly at home. Fortaleza, however, has endured a challenging campaign, finding themselves in the dreaded relegation zone on the final matchday. Their struggles are highlighted by a negative goal difference, indicating defensive frailties.
Head-to-Head Analysis
Recent Encounters
| Date | Competition | Home Team | Score | Away Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Aug 2025 | Campeonato Brasileiro Série A | Fortaleza EC | 0 - 5 | Botafogo FR |
| 01 Sep 2024 | Campeonato Brasileiro Série A | Botafogo FR | 2 - 0 | Fortaleza EC |
| 12 May 2024 | Campeonato Brasileiro Série A | Fortaleza EC | 1 - 1 | Botafogo FR |
| 23 Nov 2023 | Campeonato Brasileiro Série A | Fortaleza EC | 2 - 2 | Botafogo FR |
| 11 Jun 2023 | Campeonato Brasileiro Série A | Botafogo FR | 2 - 0 | Fortaleza EC |
Recent encounters between Botafogo and Fortaleza paint a clear picture of Botafogo’s dominance, especially in home fixtures and more recently. In their last nine meetings across all competitions:
- Botafogo Wins: 5
- Fortaleza Wins: 1
- Draws: 3
Crucially, Botafogo has won 3 of their last 4 home matches against Fortaleza, scoring multiple goals in each of those victories (2-0, 2-0, 3-1). This season, Botafogo humiliated Fortaleza with a stunning 5-0 away victory, showcasing their offensive prowess against this opponent. While Fortaleza managed a 2-1 away win in 2020, Botafogo has largely had the upper hand in recent years, particularly when playing on their home turf.
Our Prediction
Considering Botafogo’s superior league position, formidable home record against Fortaleza, and their emphatic 5-0 victory earlier in the season, they enter this match as clear favorites. Fortaleza’s desperate fight against relegation might lead them to adopt an attacking approach, which could leave them vulnerable at the back against a potent Botafogo offense. Our analysis points to a comfortable victory for the home side. We expect Botafogo to control the game and leverage their attacking strength to secure a multi-goal win.
Best Betting Tip:
Botafogo -1 Asian Handicap
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