Botafogo vs Chapecoense: Predictions, Betting Insights, Lineups & April 2026 Odds

The Copa do Brasil tie between Botafogo and Chapecoense kicks off at 22:00 on Tuesday 21 April 2026. The match carries clear betting interest and tactical intrigue.

Match context

Botafogo arrive as favourites. Bookmakers list them around 1.36, implying roughly a 74% chance. Chapecoense sit as long outsiders near 8.00.

The clubs last met on Saturday night, with Botafogo winning 4-1 away. Chapecoense had 52% possession in that game. Botafogo had seven shots on target compared to Chapecoense’s two.

Form and key statistics

Botafogo have four wins, five defeats and one draw in their last ten league and cup matches. They have averaged about 1.8 goals per game in that span.

Chapecoense have five defeats and five draws across their most recent ten fixtures. Their recent attack has been limited, with low scoring numbers.

Historical trends favour goals. Over 2.5 goals has been met in 17 of Botafogo’s last 20 matches. The same line fell in 11 consecutive Botafogo home games.

Team metrics

• Botafogo average possession near 48% over the last ten games.
• Botafogo register roughly 3.4 corners per match in recent fixtures.
• Chapecoense average around 44% possession across their last ten games.
• BTTS occurred in eight of Botafogo’s last ten matches, and in five of Chapecoense’s last ten.

Confirmed lineups and squad notes

Botafogo are set up in a 4-2-3-1. Neto starts in goal. The back four includes Vitinho, Nahuel Ferraresi, Bastos and Caio Roque.

The midfield pairing are Allan and Danilo. The attacking trio features Junior Santos, Alvaro Montoro and Matheus Martins. Kadir Barria leads the line.

Chapecoense XI

Chapecoense line up in a 3-4-3. Anderson is goalkeeper. Victor Henrique, Rafael Thyere and Eduardo Domachowski form the back three.

The midfield has Marcos Vinicius and Higor Meritao. The front three list Mauricio Garcez, Jean and Marcinho.

Predictions, betting insights and odds

Our preview includes Botafogo vs Chapecoense: Predictions, Betting Insights, Lineups & April 2026 Odds for readers. The strongest angle looks to be goals.

Over 2.5 goals is available around 1.77. Major bookmakers imply a 56.5% chance for that outcome. The in-house view estimates probability between 60% and 65%.

Alternative markets carry value. Botafogo -1.25 on the Asian Handicap is priced near 1.86. The BTTS No market trades around 1.76.

Player and corner markets

Joaquín Correa appears in player prop lists after recent home goalscoring form. Correa is offered as an anytime scorer in several markets.

Corner data suggests Botafogo average about 3.2 corners at home recently. Chapecoense have tended to concede below 5.5 corners in a number of matches.

Market timing and final notes

Odds and lines were captured close to publication on 20 April 2026. Markets may move before kickoff and during live betting.

Filmogaz.com produced this analysis with input from a senior Brazilian football analyst and the editorial betting panel. Gamble responsibly. This preview is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee outcomes.