Internacional vs Botafogo: match statistics
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Internacional vs Botafogo: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Internacional plays Botafogo in Serie A (Brazil). The game is scheduled for October 24, 2026.
Recent form
Internacional has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Botafogo has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Internacional scores 1.06 goals per game and allows 1.29. Botafogo scores 1.42 and allows 1.55. Games in this league average 2.66 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 58% of Internacional's games and 68% of Botafogo's. The Over 2.5 rates are 39% and 61%, compared with league averages of 59% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
The teams have nearly identical season xG averages at 1.58 per game. Internacional takes 14.7 shots per game, while Botafogo takes 14.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Internacional leads at halftime in 29% of its games and scores 0.61 goals per game after halftime. Botafogo leads at halftime in 32% and scores 0.81 after halftime.
When the teams score
Internacional's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). For Botafogo, it is minutes 76-90+ (13 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie A games average 2.66 goals. Both teams score in 59% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.33 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
| Internacional | Botafogo | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 0.27 |
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 is 34% better for: goals scored per game.
1.06 goals / game - Internacional · 1.42 goals / game - Botafogo
Internacional is 20% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.29 goals / game - Internacional · 1.55 goals / game - Botafogo
Internacional scores in 68% of games (21 of 31 games), while Botafogo keeps a clean sheet in 16% (5 of 31 games).
Botafogo scores in 77% of games (24 of 31 games), while Internacional keeps a clean sheet in 19% (6 of 31 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 - Internacional
Over / Under - Botafogo
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 is 6% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.19 pts / game - Internacional · 1.26 pts / game - Botafogo
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Internacional - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 23%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Botafogo - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 32%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +1 |
* 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 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (13 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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
Internacional
Botafogo
* 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
| Internacional | Liga | Botafogo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.35 | 2.66 | ▲ 2.97 |
| Both teams scored | • 58% | 59% | ▲ 68% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 39% | 51% | ▲ 61% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 23% | ▼ 16% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 77% | 74% | ▲ 81% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 74% | 79% | ▼ 77% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Internacional's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss against Botafogo. Games average 3.33 goals, and both teams scored in 33% of them.
FAQ
When do Internacional and Botafogo play?
Internacional face Botafogo on October 24, 2026 in Serie A. 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 Internacional and Botafogo?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Internacional won 1, Botafogo won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Internacional vs Botafogo?
Internacional score 1.06 goals per game on average and Botafogo 1.42. The Serie A average is 2.66 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 58% of Internacional's matches and 68% of Botafogo's.
What form are Internacional and Botafogo in?
Over the last 5 games Internacional have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Botafogo 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Internacional vs Botafogo?
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.