Chapecoense vs Botafogo RJ predictions, Apr 18, 2026

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This upcoming Brazilian Serie A clash between Chapecoense-SC and Botafogo RJ promises to be an intriguing contest. Scheduled for April 18, 2026, at Chapecoense-SC’s home ground, this match showcases two teams with contrasting recent form.

Chapecoense-SC has found a bit of momentum, winning two of their last five encounters, although their overall performance has been mixed. They will look to leverage their home advantage and improve their points tally. The team has shown flashes of quality, but consistency remains a concern.

Conversely, Botafogo RJ enters this fixture in better form, securing victories in three of their last five matches. They are known for their effective attacking play and sturdy defense, which have been pivotal in earning them points in recent outings.

Bookmakers reflect this dynamic with odds of 3.22 for a home win and 2.14 for an away victory, indicating a closely contested matchup. Model predictions suggest a slight edge for Botafogo RJ, with a 44.1% probability of an away win, while Chapecoense-SC is given a 27.8% chance of victory.

In summary, while both teams have strengths, recent form favors Botafogo RJ, setting the stage for an exciting encounter that could go in multiple directions.

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Chapecoense 28.6%

Draw 28.7%

Botafogo 42.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	3.2	3.2	2.22
	3.32	3.35	2.27	Watch and Bet
	3.2	3.1	2.15
	3.3	3.39	2.2

Latest Results

08.04.26 Chapecoense-SC – Avaí – 2:1 05.04.26 Chapecoense-SC – EC Vitória Salvador – 1:1 02.04.26 Chapecoense-SC – Atlético Mineiro – 0:4 28.03.26 Volta Redonda – Chapecoense-SC – 1:0 25.03.26 Chapecoense-SC – São Bernardo FC – 2:1

09.04.26 Botafogo RJ – Caracas FC – 1:1 04.04.26 Vasco da Gama – Botafogo RJ – 1:2 01.04.26 Botafogo RJ – Mirassol – 3:2 29.03.26 Athletico Paranaense – Botafogo RJ – 4:1 21.03.26 Red Bull Bragantino – Botafogo RJ – 1:2

Facts

A great opportunity to watch a clash of neighbouring teams in the table (ranked 17 in the zone Relegation ~ Serie B Superbet and 15)

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Chapecoense won 0.

Recent performances by Chapecoense have been up and down (last 5 games: 2 wins).

Botafogo is showing top-class performance now (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).

Recently, Chapecoense has had a series of home games.

Botafogo might have a minor edge in this game.

In the last 10 head-to-head matches, Chapecoense won 3 matches, drew 1 match, lost 6 matches, and goals 7:9. (average 0.7:0.9).

Including home matches between the teams, Chapecoense won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 4:5. (average 0.8:1).

Latest Head To Head

27.11.19 Chapecoense-SC – Botafogo RJ – 0:1 26.08.19 Botafogo RJ – Chapecoense-SC – 0:0 15.11.18 Chapecoense-SC – Botafogo RJ – 0:1 26.07.18 Botafogo RJ – Chapecoense-SC – 1:0 11.10.17 Botafogo RJ – Chapecoense-SC – 2:1

Standings

2026

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Palmeiras	10	8	1	1	21:10	11	25
2	Fluminense	10	6	2	2	17:11	6	20
3	Sao Paulo	11	6	2	3	15:9	6	20
4	Bahia	10	6	2	2	15:10	5	20
5	Flamengo RJ	9	5	2	2	16:9	7	17
6	Athletico-PR	10	5	1	4	15:13	2	16
7	Coritiba	10	4	3	3	11:10	1	15
8	Atletico-MG	11	4	2	5	14:13	1	14
9	Bragantino	10	4	2	4	10:10	0	14
10	Vitoria	10	4	2	4	11:14	-3	14
11	Gremio	11	3	4	4	14:14	0	13
12	Vasco	11	3	4	4	16:17	-1	13
13	Internacional	11	3	4	4	9:10	-1	13
14	Santos	11	3	4	4	14:16	-2	13
15	Botafogo RJ	9	4	0	5	16:19	-3	12
16	Corinthians	10	2	4	4	8:11	-3	10
17	Chapecoense-SC	9	1	5	3	10:16	-6	8
18	Remo	11	1	5	5	11:18	-7	8
19	Cruzeiro	10	1	4	5	12:20	-8	7
20	Mirassol	10	1	3	6	11:16	-5	6

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