Botafogo SP vs Novorizontino: match statistics
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Botafogo SP vs Novorizontino: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Botafogo SP plays Novorizontino in Serie B (Brazil). The game is scheduled for September 9, 2026. Venue: Estádio Santa Cruz.
Recent form
Botafogo SP has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Novorizontino has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Botafogo SP scores 1.12 goals per game and allows 1.12. Novorizontino scores 1.64 and allows 0.88. Games in this league average 2.29 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Botafogo SP's games and 48% of Novorizontino's. The Over 2.5 rates are 42% and 56%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 41% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Novorizontino has the higher season xG average, 1.65 to 1.39 per game. Botafogo SP takes 12.4 shots per game, while Novorizontino takes 15.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Botafogo SP leads at halftime in 23% of its games and scores 0.65 goals per game after halftime. Novorizontino leads at halftime in 28% and scores 1.08 after halftime.
When the teams score
Botafogo SP's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (7 goals). For Novorizontino, it is minutes 76-90+ (14 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie B games average 2.29 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 41% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 2 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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 | Novorizontino | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.32 |
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.
Novorizontino is 150% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Botafogo SP · 2 pts / game - Novorizontino
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.
Novorizontino is 46% better for: goals scored per game.
1.12 goals / game - Botafogo SP · 1.64 goals / game - Novorizontino
Novorizontino is 27% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.12 goals / game - Botafogo SP · 0.88 goals / game - Novorizontino
Botafogo SP scores in 62% of games (16 of 26 meczów), while Novorizontino keeps a clean sheet in 36% (9 of 25 meczów).
Novorizontino scores in 72% of games (18 of 25 meczów), while Botafogo SP keeps a clean sheet in 19% (5 of 26 meczów).
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 - Novorizontino
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.
Novorizontino is 13% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.27 pts / game - Botafogo SP · 1.44 pts / game - Novorizontino
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Botafogo SP - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 23% of games and wins 31%. 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.
Novorizontino - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 28% of games and wins 48%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 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 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +3 |
* 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 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (14 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
* 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
Novorizontino
* 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 | Novorizontino | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.23 | 2.29 | ▲ 2.52 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 48% | • 48% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 42% | 41% | ▲ 56% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 31% | ▲ 36% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 65% | ▼ 60% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 81% | 75% | ▲ 80% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Botafogo SP's perspective: 0 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss against Novorizontino. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 33% of them.
FAQ
When do Botafogo SP and Novorizontino play?
Botafogo SP face Novorizontino on September 9, 2026 in Serie B at Estádio Santa Cruz. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Botafogo SP and Novorizontino?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Botafogo SP won 0, Novorizontino won 1 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Botafogo SP vs Novorizontino?
Botafogo SP score 1.12 goals per game on average and Novorizontino 1.64. The Serie B average is 2.29 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 41% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Botafogo SP's matches and 48% of Novorizontino's.
What form are Botafogo SP and Novorizontino in?
Over the last 5 games Botafogo SP have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Novorizontino 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Botafogo SP vs Novorizontino?
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.