Botafogo vs Ceara (BOTF vs CRA) Match Preview

BOTF vs CRA Match Preview: The Brazilian Serie A match between Botafogo vs Ceará will be played on Thursday, 05 June 2025 at 04:30 AM IST.

Artur made headlines for Botafogo last Sunday when he scored in the 87th minute to give them a 1-0 win over 10-man Santos at the Estadio Urbano Caldeira.

Earlier, Paivas side saw their four-match unbeaten streak come to an end on May 23 when they lost 1-0 to Capital CF in the Copa do Brasil, having bounced back five days ago in a 1-0 win over Universidad de Chile in the Copa Libertadores. Botafogo now return home, where they are on a five-match winning streak and are unbeaten in their eight games in all competitions this season (7W 1D).

Ceará, on the other hand, failed to find their footing last time out as they lost 1-0 at home to 10-man Atletico Minero. This was followed by a 3–0 defeat to Palmeiras in the Copa do Brasil on 22 May, a result which ended their three-match undefeated run.

Botafogo (BOTF) Team Updates

• John Victor will probably do the Goal Keeping for his team
• Alexander Barboza will be the Defender his team.
• Gregore Silva will be the Mid-Fielder
• Igor Jesus and Artur Guimaraes will take care Striker/Forward for Botafogo team

Ceará (CRA) Team Updates

• Keiller da Silva will probably do the Goal Keeping for his team
• Marllon Borges will be the Defender his team.
• Marllon Borges is having topmost fantasy points in this series.
• Romulo Simao will be the Mid-Fielder
• Aylon Darwin Tavella will take care Striker/Forward for Ceará team

BOTF vs CRA Dream11 Prediction: Ceará looks in good form in recent matches, They are the favorites to win the match.

BOTF vs CRA Brazilian Serie A Match Expert Advice: Artur Guimaraes will be a top multiplier choice for the small leagues. John Victor will be a decent choice for the captaincy in the grand leagues.

BOTF vs CRA Head to Head Records: Botafogo vs Ceará have faced each other in 18 matches in . Out of these 18 games, Botafogo have won 6 whereas Ceará have won 3 Matches. 9 Match Draws

1. Botafogo boast a slightly better record in the history of this encounter, having won four of the last 16 encounters between the two sides. Ceará have won one less in that time, while the two teams have tied on nine occasions.
2. Ceará are unbeaten in their last seven visits to the Estádio Nilton Santos, picking up two wins and five draws since a 4-0 defeat in September 2011.
3. Botafogo have won all but one of their eight home games this season, with the exception of a 2-2 draw against São Paulo on April 16. Ceará are yet to taste victory away from home this season, losing three and drawing two of their five games so far in all competitions.

Live Telecast

The match will be live telecast on Fancode.