Set for Sunday, 11 May 2025, at 20:00 Brasília time (23:00 GMT+0), at the Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos, popularly known as Engenhão, Rio de Janeiro, is the football collision between Botafogo and Internacional. Part of the eighth round of the Brasileirão Série A, this game will be watched by a fervent audience with a stadium capacity of 46,931; although referee information is not yet available at this point.
Both teams are dealing with early-season challenges; Botafogo is recovering from a major roster turnover following their title-winning 2024 season, while Internacional shows inconsistent performance despite a strong lineup. As both sides want to steady their campaigns in Brazil’s top-tier football league, this meeting looks to be a crucial test for both sides.
Betting Tips and Match Insights
To make an informed Botafogo vs Internacional prediction today, understanding the teams’ recent performances and historical encounters is essential. Key betting angles come from Botafogo’s home advantage as well as from Internacional’s defensive flaws. The sections that follow examine their most recent performance as well as head-to- head contests. These observations will direct bettors toward value prospects. Anticipate a competitive game where tactical subtleties will define the result.
Botafogo Results
Under Renato Paiva, Botafogo’s 2025 Brasileirão season has started with uneven results plagued by team changes and injuries. Their latest performances show resiliency at home but challenges away. Their last five games overall across all divisions are compiled in the table below.
| Date | Competition | Matchup | Result | Outcome |
| 07/05/25 | Copa | Carabobo vs Botafogo | 1-2 | W |
| 04/05/25 | Série A | Bahia vs Botafogo | 1-0 | L |
| 01/05/25 | Copa | Botafogo vs Capital | 4-0 | W |
| 27/04/25 | Série A | Botafogo vs Fluminense | 2-0 | W |
| 24/04/25 | Copa | Estudiantes vs Botafogo | 1-0 | L |
Botafogo’s home form is a bright spot, with convincing wins against Fluminense and Capital. Their away loss to Bahia exposed defensive vulnerabilities, particularly without key players. The victory over Carabobo shows attacking intent, led by Igor Jesus. However, inconsistency remains a concern, especially with frequent changes in the lineup. Paiva’s side must capitalize on home advantage to secure points.
Internacional Results
Internacional, managed by Roger Machado, have struggled to find consistency despite a talented squad. Their attacking output is notable, but defensive lapses have cost them dearly. Below are their last five matches across all competitions.
| Date | Competition | Matchup | Result | Outcome |
| 09/05/25 | Copa | Atl. Nacional vs Internacional | 3-1 | L |
| 04/05/25 | Série A | Corinthians vs Internacional | 4-2 | L |
| 30/04/25 | Copa | Internacional vs Maracana | 1-0 | W |
| 26/04/25 | Série A | Internacional vs Juventude | 3-1 | W |
| 23/04/25 | Copa | Internacional vs Nacional | 3-3 | D |
Internacional’s recent form is patchy, with heavy losses to Corinthians and Atl. Nacional highlighting defensive issues. Their home win against Juventude showed attacking flair, with Alan Patrick leading the charge. The draw against Nacional suggests resilience but also an inability to close out games. Machado’s side struggles away, which could be a factor against Botafogo. Defensive improvements are critical for a positive result.
Botafogo vs Internacional Head-to-Head Results
Botafogo and Internacional’s rivalry has generated fierce games in recent times. Botafogo has an edge in most recent home games according to historical records. Their last five contacts are listed below.
| Date | Competition | Matchup | Result |
| 05/12/24 | Série A | Internacional vs Botafogo | 0-1 |
| 21/07/24 | Série A | Botafogo vs Internacional | 1-0 |
| 07/12/23 | Série A | Internacional vs Botafogo | 3-1 |
| 13/08/23 | Série A | Botafogo vs Internacional | 3-1 |
| 17/10/22 | Série A | Botafogo vs Internacional | 0-1 |
Botafogo has shown a psychological edge by winning three of the last five meetings, including 2024 clashes. Their home successes were typified by disciplined defense and precision finishing. Driven by a great home effort, Internacional’s one 2023 victory was an anomaly. Particularly at Engenhão, the trend favors Botafogo. Anticipate a close fight with Botafogo probably to control events.
Predicted Lineups for Botafogo vs Internacional Football Match
Adapted for injuries and suspensions, the expected lineups for this football game represent the tactical ideas of Renato Paiva and Roger Machado. These are each teams’ predicted starting XIs below.
Botafogo Predicted Lineup (4-1-2-1-2): John (GK), Vitinho (DF), Cunha (DF), Ricardo (DF), Cuiabano (DF), Gregore (MF), Marlon Freitas (MF), Newton Araujo (MF), Artur (FW), Igor Jesus (FW), Rwan Cruz (FW)
Internacional Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Anthoni (GK), Aguirre (DF), Vitao (DF), Gabriel (DF), Bernabei (DF), Fernando (MF), Thiago Maia (MF), Tabata (MF), Patrick (MF), Wesley (MF), Lucca (FW)
Unavailable Players
Injuries and suspensions significantly impact both squads, with key absences likely to shape the match dynamics. The table below lists players unavailable for the game.
| Team | Player | Position | Reason |
| Botafogo | Alexander Barboza | Defender | Foot Injury |
| Botafogo | Bastos | Defender | Knee Injury |
| Botafogo | Gonzalo Mastriani | Forward | Muscle Injury |
| Botafogo | Matheus Martins | Forward | Hamstring Injury |
| six | Botafogo | Santiago Rodríguez | Midfielder |
| Botafogo | Jefferson Savarino | Forward | Hamstring Injury |
| Internacional | Sergio Rochet | Goalkeeper | Broken Hand |
| Internacional | Vitinho | Winger | Inactive |
| Internacional | Johan Carbonero | Winger | Injury |
| Internacional | Gabriel Mercado | Defender | Knee Injury |
| Internacional | Rafael Borré | Forward | Injury |
| Internacional | Lucca Drummond | Forward | Knee Injury |
| Internacional | Bruno Gomes | Midfielder | Knee Injury |
| Internacional | Bruno Henrique | Midfielder | Red Card |
Key Factors Influencing the Match
Several important factors have to be taken into account in order to get a correct Botafogo vs Internacional projection. Both sides struggle with form and injury, but particular elements could help to balance things. The salient features below should be of interest:
- Leveraging Engenhão’s atmosphere, Botafogo has won their last two home games against Internacional;
- Defensive Woes of Internacionalism – with eight goals in seven Série A games, conceding shows weaknesses especially away;
- The striker of Botafogo has twice scored in recent games, endangering the weak backline of Internacional;
- Botafogo’s six absences including Savarino and Barboza weaken their depth; Internacional lack important attackers like Borré weakens their depth as well;
- Recent losses to Corinthians and Atl. Nacional point to road challenges for Internacional;
- The main creative power of Internacional is the 7 goals and 5 assists midfielder Alan Patrick provides;
- Botafogo’s regular rotations at full-back could throw defensive cohesiveness off-balance;
- Under pressure to climb the standings, both clubs will be quite motivated, maybe resulting in an open game.
Free Tips on Botafogo vs Internacional
Recent performance, head-to-head statistics, and team news help these betting ideas for Botafogo against Internacional to be developed. They want to draw attention to possibilities for bettors’ value. Give great thought to the following when laying bets:
- Focus on Botafogo Scoring First: Botafogo have opened the scoring in 3 of their last 4 matches, while Internacional have conceded first in 6 of their last 7, making this a strong betting angle.
- Consider Both Teams to Score: Internacional’s games have seen both teams score in 5 of their last 6 matches, and Botafogo’s attacking intent at home supports this trend.
- Bet on Over 2.5 Goals: Internacional’s high-scoring games (10 goals scored, 8 conceded in 7 matches) and Botafogo’s home attacking form suggest a goal-heavy encounter.
- Look at Igor Jesus to Score: With 2 goals already, Botafogo’s striker is in form and likely to exploit Internacional’s fragile defense.
- Avoid Betting on a Clean Sheet: Internacional’s defensive issues and Botafogo’s home scoring record make a shutout unlikely for either side.
- Check Alan Patrick’s Contributions: His 7 goals and 5 assists make him a candidate for goal or assist markets, especially if Internacional counter-attack effectively.
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Botafogo vs Internacional Match Prediction 2025
Botafogo vs Internacional odds reflect a closely contested match, with Botafogo slightly favored at 2.2 due to their home advantage and historical edge. Internacional’s odds of 3.6 suggest an upset is possible, but their defensive struggles and away form make this challenging. The draw at 3.3 is tempting given both teams’ inconsistencies.
Especially with Igor Jesus spearheading the assault, Botafogo’s home form with victories over Fluminense and Capital offers an advantage. Their recent triumphs over Internacional (1-0 in both 2024 games) exhibit tactical discipline against this opponent. But injuries to important players like Savarino and Barboza restrict their depth, therefore exposing them to counterattacks from Internacional headed by Alan Patrick.
With 10 goals in 7 Série A games, Internacional’s attacking performance is encouraging; but, their 8 goals lost draw attention to a flimsy defense, especially away. Underline their road fragility, losses to Corinthians and Atl. Nacional reflect Missing players like Borré and Rochet erode their lineup even more.
The game is probably going to see goals given Botafogo’s home strength and Internacional’s defensive problems. As witnessed in past games, Botafogo’s opening score fits SportyTrader’s expectation. Driven by their home crowd and Internacional’s failure to maintain a clean sheet, a tight Botafogo win probably 2-1 feels reasonable.
Our Prediction: Botafogo 2-1 Internacional
| Prediction Type | Prediction | Odds |
| Match Result | Botafogo to Win | 2.15 |
| Both Teams to Score | Yes | 1.91 |
| Total Goals | Over 2.5 Goals | 2.14 |
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