Palmeiras vs Botafogo: match statistics
Palmeiras boasts impressive home form with three consecutive wins and a perfect record at their own stadium (100% win rate). The hosts are in 2nd place in the table, averaging 2.67 goals per match at home while conceding only 0.67. Botafogo, on the other hand, is in dire away form – they occupy 17th place, have lost all away matches (0% win rate), and are on a streak of two consecutive away defeats. The visitors are characterized by poor efficiency (50% of away matches without scoring) and a high average of goals conceded (3.0 per match). The disparity in quality, form, and efficiency between the two teams is clear, which strongly favors Palmeiras to secure a confident victory in front of their home crowd.
Palmeiras vs Botafogo: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Palmeiras played Botafogo in Serie A (Brazil). The match was played on 18 March 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Palmeiras: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match. Botafogo: 1-0-3, 0.75 points/match.
Goal statistics
Palmeiras scores 2.33 and concedes 1.17 goals per match. Botafogo scores 1.75 and concedes 2.25. League average: 2.77 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Palmeiras 83%, Botafogo 25%. Over 2.5: Palmeiras 83%, Botafogo 75%. League level: BTTS 63%, Over 2.5 46%.
xG, shots and style
Palmeiras has higher xG: 1.42 vs 0.88. Palmeiras: 12.3 shots per match, Botafogo: 7.8.
Match halves
Palmeiras: half-time lead 67%, second-half goals 0.83. Botafogo: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 1.25.
Goals by minute
Palmeiras: 16-30 (5 goals). Botafogo: 76-90+ (4 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Serie A: 2.77 goals per match, BTTS 63%, Over 2.5 46%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-1-0. Average goals 0.50, BTTS 0%.
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
Palmeiras boasts impressive home form with three consecutive wins and a perfect record at their own stadium (100% win rate). The hosts are in 2nd place in the table, averaging 2.67 goals per match at home while conceding only 0.67. Botafogo, on the other hand, is in dire away form – they occupy 17th place, have lost all away matches (0% win rate), and are on a streak of two consecutive away defeats. The visitors are characterized by poor efficiency (50% of away matches without scoring) and a high average of goals conceded (3.0 per match). The disparity in quality, form, and efficiency between the two teams is clear, which strongly favors Palmeiras to secure a confident victory in front of their home crowd.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Palmeiras | Botafogo | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 46% | 42% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.41 | 0.54 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Palmeiras is 220% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / match - Palmeiras · 0.75 pts / match - Botafogo
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 33% better for: goals scored per match.
2.33 goals / match - Palmeiras · 1.75 goals / match - Botafogo
Palmeiras is 92% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.17 goals / match - Palmeiras · 2.25 goals / match - Botafogo
Palmeiras scores in 100% of matches (6 of 6 matches), while Botafogo keeps a clean sheet in 25% (1 of 4 matches).
Botafogo scores in 50% of matches (2 of 4 matches), while Palmeiras keeps a clean sheet in 17% (1 of 6 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Palmeiras
Over / Under - Botafogo
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 86% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.33 pts / match - Palmeiras · 1.25 pts / match - Botafogo
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Palmeiras - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 67% of matches and wins 67%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Botafogo - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 25%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.8 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 0% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +6 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.25 | 0.75 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.5 | 1.3 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.5 |
| Average goals in match | 1.3 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 50% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 25% | 50% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 25% |
| No goal | 75% | 50% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (5). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Palmeiras
Botafogo
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Serie A).
Teams vs league
| Palmeiras | Liga | Botafogo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.50 | 2.77 | ▲ 4.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 83% | 63% | ▼ 25% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 83% | 46% | ▲ 75% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 19% | ▲ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 80% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 75% | ▲ 100% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Palmeiras 1 - 1 - 0 Botafogo. Average goals 0.50, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Palmeiras vs Botafogo?
The Serie A match finished Palmeiras 2:1 Botafogo. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Palmeiras and Botafogo?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Palmeiras won 1, Botafogo won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 0.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Palmeiras vs Botafogo?
Palmeiras score 2.33 goals per game on average and Botafogo 1.75. The Serie A average is 2.77 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 83% of Palmeiras's matches and 25% of Botafogo's.
What form are Palmeiras and Botafogo in?
Over the last 5 games Palmeiras have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Botafogo 1-0-3 (0.75 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Palmeiras vs Botafogo?
The statistical background for Palmeiras vs Botafogo — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.