Goiás vs Botafogo SP: match statistics
Goiás vs Botafogo SP: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Goiás played against Botafogo SP in Serie B (Brazil). The game was played on May 16, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Goiás has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Botafogo SP has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Goiás scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 1.50. Botafogo SP scores 1.25 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.24 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 38% of Goiás's games and 63% of Botafogo SP's. The Over 2.5 rates are 38% and 38%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 43% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Botafogo SP has the higher season xG average, 1.33 to 1.13 per game. Goiás takes 10.9 shots per game, while Botafogo SP takes 11.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Goiás leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. Botafogo SP leads at halftime in 38% and scores 0.38 after halftime.
When the teams score
Goiás's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (3 goals). For Botafogo SP, it is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie B games average 2.24 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 43% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% 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
I predict a home win for Goiás because their home metrics are markedly superior — 75% home wins, averaging 1.25 goals scored and 0.75 conceded per match. Botafogo SP averages only 0.75 goals scored and 1.00 conceded on the road, and fail to score in 50% of away matches, limiting their offensive potential. Created chances quality is similar (xG Goiás 1.09 vs xG Botafogo 1.13), but Goiás is more efficient in finishing actions — shot conversion 12% vs 7% for the visitors and 50% of home matches with a clean sheet vs 0% for Botafogo. Although Goiás have scored 4 and conceded 8 in their last five matches, their home record (+2 goal difference at home) and 0.8 points per game over the last five give them the edge, so I estimate their win probability at about 60%.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Goiás at home averages 1.75 goals per game with xG 1.54 and 5.25 shots on target; the home BTTS rate for the season is 75% (in 3 of 4 home matches both teams scored). Botafogo SP away averages only 0.75 goals with xG 1.13, 2.5 shots on target and a conversion rate of 7%, and failed to score in 50% of away fixtures. In the last 5 matches Goiás has BTTS 40% and scores on average 0.8 while conceding 1.6, whereas Botafogo has BTTS 60%, 0.6 goals scored and 1.0 conceded. Defensive metrics also favor goals for the home side: Botafogo concedes xG against 1.37 versus 1.12 for Goiás, meaning Botafogo’s opponents create more chances. Although the league BTTS is 48% and 68% of matches end in a clean sheet, Goiás’s strong attack (1.75 and xG 1.54) and a 75% home BTTS outweigh the visitors’ away inefficiency, therefore I tip BTTS - Yes as more likely.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
I project a total of 1.46 xG for Goiás and 1.12 xG for Botafogo SP, totaling 2.58 expected goals in the match. Goiás averages 1.75 goals at home with 5.25 shots on target and 13% conversion, while Botafogo averages 0.75 goals away with 2.5 shots on target and 7% conversion, giving the hosts a clear advantage in chance creation. Season metrics show Goiás has had 100% of home matches over 1.5 goals; hosts have 50% of matches over 2.5, while visitors have only 25% over 2.5 and 0% over 3.5. Additionally, both teams have scored in 75% of home matches and 50% of away matches (BTTS 75%/50%), which increases the likelihood of at least two goals. Based on this, the safest option is Over 1.5 (strongest signal), Over 2.5 has a moderate edge, and Over 3.5 is unlikely.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Goiás lead at the break in 75% of matches and score an average of 1.5 goals before halftime, while Botafogo SP manage only 0.25 goals by the break, which strongly favors the home side holding a lead at 45 minutes. Despite this, Goiás win only 25% of home games and draw 50%, meaning many first-half leads do not convert into full-time victories. Second-half stats show Goiás concede an average of 0.75 goals after the interval, and Botafogo score 0.5 goals in the second half, increasing the likelihood of an equalizer from a 1–0 lead. Additionally, xG of 1.54 for Goiás versus 1.13 for Botafogo, together with 5.25 shots on target and a 13% conversion rate for the hosts, support a scenario of leading at halftime; however the high draw rate (50%) and BTTS in Goiás matches (75%) lead to the HT/FT selection 1/X.
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
| Goiás | Botafogo SP | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 26% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 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.
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 25% better for: goals scored per game.
1 goals / game - Goiás · 1.25 goals / game - Botafogo SP
Botafogo SP is 50% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.5 goals / game - Goiás · 1 goals / game - Botafogo SP
Goiás scores in 63% of games (5 of 8 meczów), while Botafogo SP keeps a clean sheet in 13% (1 of 8 meczów).
Botafogo SP scores in 75% of games (6 of 8 meczów), while Goiás keeps a clean sheet in 25% (2 of 8 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 - Goiás
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.
Botafogo SP is 27% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.38 pts / game - Goiás · 1.75 pts / game - Botafogo SP
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Goiás - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 1.0 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 38% of games and wins 25%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
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 | 1.20 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -7 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -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 76-90 (3 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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
Goiás
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
| Goiás | Liga | Botafogo SP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.50 | 2.24 | • 2.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 38% | 49% | ▲ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 38% | 43% | ▼ 38% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 25% | 33% | ▼ 13% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 59% | ▲ 63% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 74% | ▲ 88% |
^ 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 Goiás's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Botafogo SP. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Goiás vs Botafogo SP?
The Serie B match finished Goiás 1:0 Botafogo SP. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Goiás and Botafogo SP?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Goiás won 1, Botafogo SP won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Goiás vs Botafogo SP?
Goiás score 1.00 goals per game on average and Botafogo SP 1.25. The Serie B average is 2.24 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 38% of Goiás's matches and 63% of Botafogo SP's.
What form are Goiás and Botafogo SP in?
Over the last 5 games Goiás have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Botafogo SP 0-3-2 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Goiás vs Botafogo SP?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Goiás vs Botafogo SP: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.