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Botafogo

Serie ASeason 2026No. 12Data current as of August 31, 2026
Form (recent games)
WDLLL
3-match losing streak

Botafogo 2026: season in numbers

Botafogo in Serie A

Botafogo plays in Serie A (Brazil) during the 2026 season. Next game: Grêmio.

Form and record

Botafogo has 8 wins, 6 draws and 10 losses, averaging 1.25 points per game. Over the last five games, the team has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, worth 0.80 points per game.

Goals and clean sheets

Botafogo scores 1.54 goals per game and allows 1.67. The team keeps a clean sheet in 13% of games and fails to score in 21%.

BTTS / Over / Under

Both teams score in 71% of Botafogo's games. 71% finish with at least three goals and 38% with at least four. Those games average 3.21 total goals.

Goal patterns

Over 2.5 + BTTS appeared in 58% of games. The team scored in both halves in 25% of games. Last five: BTTS 40%, Over 2.5 40%.

Halves and minutes

Botafogo scores 0.67 goals in the first half and 0.88 in the second half. Most goals come in minutes 76-90 (12 goals).

xG and playing style

Botafogo averages 1.55 xG and 1.70 xGA per game. The team takes 14.2 shots, puts 5.2 on target and averages 48% possession.

Key statistical indicators

Botafogo's xG differential is -0.15 per game. Its points-per-game average over the last five differs from the season mark by -0.45. This is historical team context, not a prediction of the next result.

Season overview

1.25Points per game30 pts
1.54Goals scored / game
1.67Goals allowed / game
71%Over 2.5 goals
71%Both teams scored
13%Clean sheets
21%Games without a goal

Record

Wins, draws and losses overall, at home and away.

Season result split
33% W25% R42% P
-3
Goal difference
1.25
PPG (season)
0.80
PPG (last 5)

Goals

Team goal production compared with league averages and goal-count distribution.

How often they score at least...

1 goal79%
2 goals46%
3 goals21%
4 goals8%

How often they concede at least...

1 goal88%
2 goals46%
3 goals21%
4 goals8%

Goal lines (Over/Under)

See how often this team's games clear each goal line, including first-half and second-half results.

Halves

Goal before half-time79%League average: 75%
Min. 2 goals before half-time33%League average: 33%
Min. 3 goals before half-time21%League average: 9%
Goal after half-time88%League average: 78%
Min. 2 goals after half-time54%League average: 43%
Min. 3 goals after half-time25%League average: 17%

Goal patterns

Scoring patterns from this team's games, plus a closer look at the last five.

Combinations (season)

BTTS at half-time25%
BTTS in both halves8%
Scored in both halves25%
Min. 3 goals and BTTS58%
Min. 3 goals without BTTS13%

Game halves

First and second half points, goals, clean sheets, half-time state and last-five split.

Half-time state

38% W25% R38% P
leading / drawing / trailing

Second-half results

38% W29% R33% P
33
Half-time points
1.38
PPG (1st half)
-1
Goal difference
34
Second-half points
1.42
PPG (2nd half)

Goals and clean sheets by half

Scored before half-time0.67
Conceded before half-time0.71
Scored after half-time0.88
Conceded after half-time0.96
Clean sheet before half-time42%
Clean sheet after half-time38%
No goal before half-time54%
No goal after half-time42%
Last 5 games - details
1st half2nd half
PPG (season)1.201.00
Goals scored / game0.40.4
Goals allowed / game0.80.8
Average goals per game1.21.2
Min. 1 goal100%60%
Min. 2 goals20%40%
Min. 3 goals0%20%
Clean sheets40%40%
Games without a goal60%80%
Goal difference-2-2
1st half (Last 5): 40% leading - 0% drawing - 60% trailing - BTTS HT (last 5) 0%
2nd half (Last 5): 20% won - 40% drawing - 40% lost

Goals by minute

The parts of a game in which this team scores and allows the most goals.

Botafogo
ScoredConceded
7
9
0-15
2
4
16-30
7
4
31-45
4
11
46-60
5
3
61-75
12
9
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Allows the most goals in minutes 46-60 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Advanced stats

Shots, finishing, possession and expected goals (xG).

Attacking profile

Style: Attacking
36%
Shot accuracy
shots on target
0.11
Chance quality
xG per shot
0.30
Finishing
goals per shot on target

xG per shot around 0.08 means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances.

Key statistical indicators

A combined view of xG, efficiency, form and patterns from completed games.

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.15
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.02
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-3.2 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.01
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.03
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
117%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
127%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.45
Lead holding
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 33%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
87%
Defense after halftime
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.3
Late goals
32% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
32%

* All indicators are calculated only from season statistics. They are not NoFluffPicks model predictions.

Squad

Players with verified appearances in this competition season.

Form across the last 5, 6 and 10 matches

Compare the team's latest matches across all competitions. The 5-match window reacts fastest to change, while 10 matches show the broader trend.

Corners

See how often the team wins corners, concedes them and crosses the main total-corners lines.

Overall

24 matches
4.4
Corners won per match
5.4
Corners conceded per match
9.8
Total corners per match
58.3%
Over 8.5 corners
54.2%
Over 9.5 corners
37.5%
Over 10.5 corners

Home

11 matches
5.7
Corners won per match
4.9
Corners conceded per match
10.6
Total corners per match
72.7%
Over 8.5 corners
72.7%
Over 9.5 corners
54.5%
Over 10.5 corners

Away

13 matches
3.2
Corners won per match
5.8
Corners conceded per match
9.0
Total corners per match
46.1%
Over 8.5 corners
38.5%
Over 9.5 corners
23.1%
Over 10.5 corners

Cards and discipline

Compare the team's cards with its opponents' cards, including how often either side receives a red card.

Overall

24 matches
3.1
Team cards per match
2.0
Opponent cards per match
5.0
Total cards per match
66.7%
Over 3.5
62.5%
Over 4.5
20.8%
Red cards

Home

11 matches
2.8
Team cards per match
2.2
Opponent cards per match
5.0
Total cards per match
72.7%
Over 3.5
63.6%
Over 4.5
18.2%
Red cards

Away

13 matches
3.3
Team cards per match
1.8
Opponent cards per match
5.1
Total cards per match
61.5%
Over 3.5
61.5%
Over 4.5
23.1%
Red cards

Strength of recent opponents

Recent results make more sense when you also know how strong the opponents have been.

1.47
Opponents' average PPG
8.4
Opponents' average position
Harder than average

Over its last 10 games, Botafogo faced opponents averaging 1.47 points per game and an average standings position of No. 8.4 in a 20-team league. Compared with the league average, that was a harder than average schedule.

Recent games

Upcoming games

Round 26
Botafogo
Palmeiras
Round 27
Botafogo
Bragantino
Round 28
Mirassol
Botafogo
Round 29
Botafogo
Vasco da Gama
Round 30
Coritiba
Botafogo
Round 31
Botafogo
Chapecoense
Round 32
Internacional
Botafogo
Round 33
Remo
Botafogo
Round 34
Botafogo
Atlético Mineiro

FAQ

What is Botafogo's recent form?

Botafogo has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over the last five games. The team averages 1.25 points per game this season.

Where is Botafogo in the Serie A standings?

Botafogo is No. 12 with 30 points.

How many goals does Botafogo score per game?

Botafogo scores 1.54 goals per game and allows 1.67. These averages show the team's attacking and defensive record this season.

How often do Botafogo's games have BTTS or Over 2.5 goals?

Both teams score in 71% of Botafogo's games, while 71% finish with at least three goals. Botafogo keeps a clean sheet in 13% of games.

Who does Botafogo play next?

Botafogo's next game is Botafogo vs. Grêmio on July 29, 2026. Pre-game stats and the full schedule are further down this page.

Where can I find Botafogo stats and betting picks?

This page covers Botafogo's form, home and away records, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. Betting picks and full analysis for upcoming games are available in the NoFluffPicks app.