The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Botafogo PB at 2.01 — an implied 46% chance. The draw defied it.

• Santa Cruz: closed 3.70 (25%)
• Botafogo PB: closed 2.01 (46%)
• Draw: closed 3.30 (28%)

Santa Cruz — recent form

• 2026-08-08Santa Cruz 2-1 EC de Patos PB U20
• 2026-07-04Santa Cruz 1-0 Ituano
• 2026-06-20Santa Cruz 0-1 Ypiranga-RS

Botafogo PB — recent form

• 2026-07-26Caxias 1-2 Botafogo PB
• 2026-07-06Anápolis 0-2 Botafogo PB
• 2026-06-20Botafogo PB 2-0 Volta Redonda
• 2026-06-15Ypiranga-RS 1-1 Botafogo PB