Náutico vs Botafogo SP: match statistics
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Náutico vs Botafogo SP: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Náutico plays Botafogo SP in Serie B (Brazil). The game is scheduled for September 3, 2026.
Recent form
Náutico has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Botafogo SP has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Náutico scores 1.20 goals per game and allows 1.12. Botafogo SP scores 1.16 and allows 1.12. Games in this league average 2.29 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 44% of Náutico's games and 52% of Botafogo SP's. The Over 2.5 rates are 36% and 44%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 42% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Náutico has the higher season xG average, 1.82 to 1.38 per game. Náutico takes 16.9 shots per game, while Botafogo SP takes 12.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Náutico leads at halftime in 24% of its games and scores 0.84 goals per game after halftime. Botafogo SP leads at halftime in 24% and scores 0.68 after halftime.
When the teams score
Náutico's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). For Botafogo SP, it is minutes 31-45+ (7 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 42% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
| Náutico | Botafogo SP | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 28% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 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.
Náutico is 29% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Náutico · 1.4 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.
Náutico scores in 64% of games (16 of 25 meczów), while Botafogo SP keeps a clean sheet in 20% (5 of 25 meczów).
Botafogo SP scores in 64% of games (16 of 25 meczów), while Náutico keeps a clean sheet in 28% (7 of 25 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 - Náutico
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 23% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.04 pts / game - Náutico · 1.28 pts / game - Botafogo SP
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Náutico - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 36%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Botafogo SP - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 32%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 100% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 0 |
* 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 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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
Náutico
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
| Náutico | Liga | Botafogo SP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.32 | 2.29 | • 2.28 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 44% | 48% | ▲ 52% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 36% | 42% | ▲ 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 28% | 31% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 68% | 65% | ▼ 52% |
| Goal after half-time | • 76% | 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 Náutico's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Botafogo SP. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
When do Náutico and Botafogo SP play?
Náutico face Botafogo SP on September 3, 2026 in Serie B. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Náutico vs Botafogo SP?
Náutico score 1.20 goals per game on average and Botafogo SP 1.16. The Serie B average is 2.29 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 42% of games. Both teams score in 44% of Náutico's matches and 52% of Botafogo SP's.
What form are Náutico and Botafogo SP in?
Over the last 5 games Náutico have a 2-3-0 record (1.80 points per game) and Botafogo SP 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Náutico 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.