Botafogo vs Palmeiras: match statistics
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Botafogo vs Palmeiras: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Botafogo plays Palmeiras in Serie A (Brazil). The game is scheduled for September 6, 2026. Venue: Estádio Nilton Santos.
Recent form
Botafogo has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Palmeiras has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Botafogo scores 1.54 goals per game and allows 1.67. Palmeiras scores 1.80 and allows 0.84. Games in this league average 2.64 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 71% of Botafogo's games and 64% of Palmeiras's. The Over 2.5 rates are 71% and 56%, compared with league averages of 59% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Botafogo has the higher season xG average, 1.55 to 1.53 per game. Botafogo takes 14.2 shots per game, while Palmeiras takes 14.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Botafogo leads at halftime in 38% of its games and scores 0.88 goals per game after halftime. Palmeiras leads at halftime in 52% and scores 0.88 after halftime.
When the teams score
Botafogo's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). For Palmeiras, it is minutes 16-30 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie A games average 2.64 goals. Both teams score in 59% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 1.33 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 | Palmeiras | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.39 |
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.
Palmeiras is 100% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Botafogo · 1.6 pts / game - Palmeiras
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.
Palmeiras is 17% better for: goals scored per game.
1.54 goals / game - Botafogo · 1.8 goals / game - Palmeiras
Palmeiras is 99% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.67 goals / game - Botafogo · 0.84 goals / game - Palmeiras
Botafogo scores in 79% of games (19 of 24 meczów), while Palmeiras keeps a clean sheet in 36% (9 of 25 meczów).
Palmeiras scores in 92% of games (23 of 25 meczów), while Botafogo keeps a clean sheet in 13% (3 of 24 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
Over / Under - Palmeiras
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.
Palmeiras is 45% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.38 pts / game - Botafogo · 2 pts / game - Palmeiras
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Botafogo - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 33%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Palmeiras - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 52% of games and wins 60%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +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 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - 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
Palmeiras
* 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 A).
Teams vs league
| Botafogo | Liga | Palmeiras | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.21 | 2.64 | • 2.64 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 71% | 59% | ▲ 64% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 71% | 50% | ▲ 56% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 13% | 23% | ▲ 36% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 79% | 75% | • 76% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 78% | ▼ 64% |
^ 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's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses against Palmeiras. Games average 1.33 goals, and both teams scored in 33% of them.
FAQ
When do Botafogo and Palmeiras play?
Botafogo face Palmeiras on September 6, 2026 in Serie A at Estádio Nilton Santos. 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 and Palmeiras?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Botafogo won 0, Palmeiras won 2 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Botafogo vs Palmeiras?
Botafogo score 1.54 goals per game on average and Palmeiras 1.80. The Serie A average is 2.64 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 71% of Botafogo's matches and 64% of Palmeiras's.
What form are Botafogo and Palmeiras in?
Over the last 5 games Botafogo have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Palmeiras 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Botafogo vs Palmeiras?
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.