CRB vs Botafogo SP: match statistics
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CRB vs Botafogo SP: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
CRB plays Botafogo SP in Serie B (Brazil). The game is scheduled for October 18, 2026. Venue: Estádio Rei Pelé.
Recent form
CRB has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Botafogo SP has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
CRB scores 1.55 goals per game and allows 1.42. Botafogo SP scores 1.12 and allows 1.15. Games in this league average 2.35 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 58% of CRB's games and 52% of Botafogo SP's. The Over 2.5 rates are 64% and 42%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 43% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
CRB has the higher season xG average, 1.96 to 1.40 per game. CRB takes 19.0 shots per game, while Botafogo SP takes 12.9.
First-half and second-half trends
CRB leads at halftime in 48% of its games and scores 0.76 goals per game after halftime. Botafogo SP leads at halftime in 21% and scores 0.58 after halftime.
When the teams score
CRB's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (12 goals). For Botafogo SP, it is minutes 31-45+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie B games average 2.35 goals. Both teams score in 47% of games, and 43% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% 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
| CRB | Botafogo SP | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 28% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.24 | 0.31 |
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.
Botafogo SP is 43% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - CRB · 2 pts / game - Botafogo SP
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.
CRB is 38% better for: goals scored per game.
1.55 goals / game - CRB · 1.12 goals / game - Botafogo SP
Botafogo SP is 23% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.42 goals / game - CRB · 1.15 goals / game - Botafogo SP
CRB scores in 79% of games (26 of 33 games), while Botafogo SP keeps a clean sheet in 21% (7 of 33 games).
Botafogo SP scores in 67% of games (22 of 33 games), while CRB keeps a clean sheet in 24% (8 of 33 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 - CRB
Over / Under - Botafogo SP
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.
CRB is 37% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.7 pts / game - CRB · 1.24 pts / game - Botafogo SP
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
CRB - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 48% of games and wins 45%. 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.
Botafogo SP - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 100% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +2 |
* 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 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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
CRB
Botafogo SP
* 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
| CRB | Liga | Botafogo SP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.97 | 2.35 | • 2.27 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 58% | 47% | ▲ 52% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 64% | 43% | • 42% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 24% | 30% | ▼ 21% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 85% | 68% | ▼ 58% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 76% | 74% | ▲ 76% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from CRB's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Botafogo SP. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 67% of them.
FAQ
When do CRB and Botafogo SP play?
CRB face Botafogo SP on October 18, 2026 in Serie B at Estádio Rei Pelé. 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 CRB and Botafogo SP?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches CRB won 2, Botafogo SP won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before CRB vs Botafogo SP?
CRB score 1.55 goals per game on average and Botafogo SP 1.12. The Serie B average is 2.35 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 58% of CRB's matches and 52% of Botafogo SP's.
What form are CRB and Botafogo SP in?
Over the last 5 games CRB have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Botafogo SP 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for CRB vs Botafogo SP?
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.