Botafogo SP vs Goiás: match statistics
Botafogo SP vs Goiás: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Botafogo SP played against Goiás in Serie B (Brazil). The game was played on September 14, 2026. Venue: Estádio Santa Cruz. Final score: 1:3.
Recent form
Botafogo SP has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.20 points per game. Goiás has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Botafogo SP scores 1.11 goals per game and allows 1.19. Goiás scores 0.93 and allows 1.22. Games in this league average 2.31 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 52% of Botafogo SP's games and 37% of Goiás's. The Over 2.5 rates are 44% and 30%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 42% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Botafogo SP has the higher season xG average, 1.39 to 1.29 per game. Botafogo SP takes 12.6 shots per game, while Goiás takes 11.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Botafogo SP leads at halftime in 22% of its games and scores 0.63 goals per game after halftime. Goiás leads at halftime in 37% and scores 0.41 after halftime.
When the teams score
Botafogo SP's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (7 goals). For Goiás, it is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie B games average 2.31 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 42% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 2.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Botafogo SP possess a clear advantage in home fixtures: they average 1.69 goals scored with an xG of 1.53, while Goiás manage just 1.00 goal away from home with an xG of 1.15. The hosts also create more chances, registering 13.77 shots and 4.62 shots on target per match, compared with Goiás’ 10.00 attempts and 3.69 shots on target. However, both teams are struggling offensively, having scored only 3 goals each across their last five matches, while Botafogo SP have failed to win any of those games. Goiás arrive with slightly better recent defensive form, conceding 5 goals in their last five matches compared with the hosts’ 10, but they fail to score in 31% of away fixtures and win only 23% of them. Home advantage and the superior quality of chances created marginally favor Botafogo SP, although Goiás’ high away draw rate of 38% increases the likelihood of the points being shared.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The stronger signal points to BTTS - No, as Botafogo SP saw both teams score in only 23% of their matches this season, well below the league average of 48%. The hosts average 0.92 goals per game, falling to just 0.6 across their last 5 matches, and failed to score in 38% of fixtures. Goiás are also currently struggling in front of goal: they have scored only 3 goals in their last five appearances, averaging 0.6 per match, and failed to score in 31% of their matches this season. Although Botafogo SP conceded an average of 2.0 goals across their last 5 matches, the visitors' attack provides no strong indication that they will exploit this weakness, especially given their xG of 1.17. The low scoring averages of both teams, combined with only 31% of matches featuring at least three goals scored by both sides, support a scenario in which at least one team fails to score.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The season profiles of both teams clearly point toward a limited number of goals: fewer than 2.5 goals were scored in 69% of Botafogo SP and Goiás matches, while the Under 3.5 line landed in 85% and 77% of games, respectively. The hosts average just 0.92 goals per match, compared with Goiás’ 1.00, while both teams have scored only 3 goals each in their last five matches—just 0.6 per game. Although Botafogo SP generate an average of 1.43 xG and Goiás 1.15 xG, the hosts’ conversion rate stands at only 7%, while the hosts have kept clean sheets in 38% of their matches. Botafogo’s recent defensive form, having conceded 10 goals in five games, increases the risk of a 1:2 or 2:1 result, but does not provide a strong case for a four-goal game. The strongest signal is therefore Under 3.5 goals, as the season data for both sides very rarely points to this line being surpassed.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest scenario is a draw at half-time and full-time, as both teams keep a clean sheet before the break in 69% of their matches, while the average number of first-half goals is only 0.85 for Botafogo SP and 1.00 for Goiás. Botafogo SP were level at half-time in 38% of their matches, with this figure rising to 80% across their last five outings, during which they scored just 0.2 goals before the break per game. Goiás are more likely to take the lead at half-time, doing so in 46% of matches, but their away average for goals scored across the season is only 1.00, falling to just 0.6 over their last five games. The hosts have a stronger home record, averaging 1.69 points per match compared with Goiás's 1.08 away from home, but their current winless run and average of 0.2 points per game in their last five outings reduce the likelihood of a turnaround after the break. Goiás's low xG of 1.15, together with the fact that the visitors have kept a clean sheet in only 15% of their away matches, points to a balanced, cautious encounter with a high probability of the points being shared.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Botafogo SP | Goiás | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.25 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goiás is 300% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / game - Botafogo SP · 0.8 pts / game - Goiás
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Botafogo SP is 19% better for: goals scored per game.
1.11 goals / game - Botafogo SP · 0.93 goals / game - Goiás
Botafogo SP scores in 63% of games (17 of 27 games), while Goiás keeps a clean sheet in 26% (7 of 27 games).
Goiás scores in 63% of games (17 of 27 games), while Botafogo SP keeps a clean sheet in 19% (5 of 27 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Botafogo SP
Over / Under - Goiás
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Goiás is 21% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.26 pts / game - Botafogo SP · 1.52 pts / game - Goiás
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Botafogo SP - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 30%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Goiás - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 37% of games and wins 37%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 0% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -4 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Botafogo SP
Goiás
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Serie B).
Teams vs league
| Botafogo SP | Liga | Goiás | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.30 | 2.31 | ▼ 2.15 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 52% | 48% | ▼ 37% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 44% | 42% | ▼ 30% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 31% | ▼ 26% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 52% | 66% | ▼ 63% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 81% | 75% | ▲ 78% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Botafogo SP's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 2 losses against Goiás. Games average 2.33 goals, and both teams scored in 33% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Botafogo SP vs Goiás?
The Serie B match finished Botafogo SP 1:3 Goiás. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Botafogo SP and Goiás?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Botafogo SP won 1, Goiás won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Botafogo SP vs Goiás?
Botafogo SP score 1.11 goals per game on average and Goiás 0.93. The Serie B average is 2.31 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 42% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Botafogo SP's matches and 37% of Goiás's.
What form are Botafogo SP and Goiás in?
Over the last 5 games Botafogo SP have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Goiás 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Botafogo SP vs Goiás?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.