Goiás vs Botafogo SP

📍 Serie B, Brazil
🕒 Saturday 16th May, 22:30 BST

Prediction, Stats & Betting Tips

Our Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals

Goiás average 1.6 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per home match this season. Botafogo SP average 0.7 scored and 1.3 conceded in away fixtures. Goiás have the stronger home record this season (6/10, 60%) against a Botafogo SP side who've won 3/10 away (30%).

Both sides have been involved in low-scoring matches this season. Goiás have seen 3+ goals in only 40% of home fixtures; Botafogo SP in 20% away. Goiás average 1.6 scored and 0.7 conceded at home, Botafogo SP 0.7 and 1.3 on the road — the numbers point toward a tight game.

Both sides have solid defensive records in context. Goiás have seen BTTS in only 40% of home games (4/10); Botafogo SP in 30% away (3/10). At least one clean sheet looks likely.

Corner counts have been moderate to high for both sides this season — Goiás see 8+ in 80% of home games, Botafogo SP in 60% away. Over 8.5 Corners is worth considering.

Our Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals — Goiás have stayed under 3 goals in 60% of home games, Botafogo SP in 80% of away games. Both sides point toward a tight, low-scoring match.

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League Table

The full Serie B table for the 2026 season, with Goiás (th) and Botafogo SP (th) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Serie B 2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Sport Recife 8 4 4 0 11:5 +6 16
2 Fortaleza 7 4 2 1 10:8 +2 14
3 São Bernardo 7 4 1 2 11:5 +6 13
4 Vila Nova 8 3 4 1 12:10 +2 13
5 Juventude 8 3 3 2 5:4 +1 12
6 Operário PR 8 3 3 2 7:6 +1 12
7 Criciúma 8 3 3 2 9:7 +2 12
8 Atlético GO 8 3 2 3 8:8 0 11
9 Ceará 8 2 4 2 8:8 0 10
10 Goiás H 8 3 1 4 8:12 -4 10
11 Náutico 7 3 1 3 5:7 -2 10
12 Athletic Club 8 2 4 2 9:9 0 10
13 Avaí 7 2 3 2 10:9 +1 9
14 Cuiabá 8 1 6 1 4:4 0 9
15 Botafogo SP A 7 2 3 2 10:7 +3 9
16 Novorizontino 7 2 3 2 10:9 +1 9
17 CRB 8 2 2 4 11:12 -1 8
18 Ponte Preta 8 2 1 5 6:12 -6 7
19 Londrina 7 1 2 4 7:11 -4 5
20 América Mineiro 7 0 2 5 4:12 -8 2

Team Form

Goiás hold a clear edge in home form this season (60% wins), while Botafogo SP have been less consistent on the road (30%). Home advantage could be decisive here.

Goiás (Home Form) Botafogo SP (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 6 (60%) 3 (30%)
Drawn 3 (30%) 3 (30%)
Lost 1 (10%) 4 (40%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Goiás (40% BTTS at home) and Botafogo SP (30% BTTS away) have both been involved in predominantly one-sided matches this season. A clean sheet for one side looks the more likely outcome.

Goiás (Home Form) Botafogo SP (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 4 (40%) 3 (30%)

Match Goals

Goiás have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 40% of home games, Botafogo SP in 20% of away games. The full goals breakdown for both sides is in the table below.

Over Goals

Goiás (Home Form) Botafogo SP (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 9 (90%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals 6 (60%) 7 (70%)
Over 2.5 Goals 4 (40%) 2 (20%)
Over 3.5 Goals 3 (30%) 1 (10%)

Under Goals

Goiás (Home Form) Botafogo SP (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Under 1.5 Goals 4 (40%) 3 (30%)
Under 2.5 Goals 6 (60%) 8 (80%)
Under 3.5 Goals 7 (70%) 9 (90%)

Team Goals

Goiás have scored 2+ goals in 30% of home games this season, Botafogo SP in 0% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Goiás (Home Form) Botafogo SP (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 8 (80%) 5 (50%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 4 (40%) 2 (20%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 3 (30%) 0 (0%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

Goiás (Home Form) Botafogo SP (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 5 (50%) 7 (70%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 2 (20%) 3 (30%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 1 (10%)

Goal Totals

Goiás (Home Form) Botafogo SP (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 16 (1.6 avg) 7 (0.7 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 7 (0.7 avg) 13 (1.3 avg)

Match Corners

Goiás regularly reach high corner counts at home (70%), while Botafogo SP are lower on the road (50%). The home side are likely to dominate the corner count in this fixture.

Goiás (Home Form) Botafogo SP (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 8 (80%) 6 (60%)
Over 8.5 Corners 7 (70%) 5 (50%)
Over 9.5 Corners 6 (60%) 5 (50%)
Over 10.5 Corners 3 (30%) 4 (40%)
Over 11.5 Corners 1 (10%) 3 (30%)
Over 12.5 Corners 1 (10%) 3 (30%)

Team Corners

Goiás have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 20% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 20% of home matches.

Botafogo SP have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 10% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 30% of away matches.

Corners Won

Goiás (Home Form) Botafogo SP (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 6 (60%) 4 (40%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 6 (60%) 3 (30%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Corners Conceded

Goiás (Home Form) Botafogo SP (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 4 (40%) 7 (70%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 4 (40%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 3 (30%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 3 (30%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 3 (30%)

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
  • San Lorenzo Res. vs Olimpia Res. 11:30 BST | Division Profesional Reserva, Paraguay San Lorenzo Res. have seen over 2.5 goals in 6/9 home matches this season · Olimpia Res. have seen over 2.5 goals in 7/9 away matches this season · Odds: 1.2
    72% combined
  • Sharjah U23 vs Al Bataeh U23 15:10 BST | Arabian Gulf Reserve League, United Arab Emirates Sharjah U23 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/12 home matches this season · Al Bataeh U23 have seen over 2.5 goals in 9/12 away matches this season · Odds: 1.36
    71% combined
  • Ajman U23 vs Dibba Al Fujairah U23 15:10 BST | Arabian Gulf Reserve League, United Arab Emirates Ajman U23 have seen over 2.5 goals in 9/12 home matches this season · Dibba Al Fujairah U23 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/12 away matches this season · Odds: 1.4
    71% combined
  • Śląsk Wrocław vs ŁKS Łódź 17:30 BST | 1. Liga, Poland Śląsk Wrocław have seen over 2.5 goals in 9/14 home matches this season · ŁKS Łódź have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/15 away matches this season · Odds: 1.65
    68% combined

Goiás vs Botafogo SP Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Goiás vs Botafogo SP?

Under 2.5 Goals — Goiás have stayed under 3 goals in 60% of home games, Botafogo SP in 80% of away games. Both sides point toward a tight, low-scoring match.

Which team is likely to win, Goiás or Botafogo SP?

Goiás hold a clear form advantage — they've won 60% of home games in Serie B this season, while Botafogo SP have won only 30% away. The home side look the stronger pick.

Will both teams score in the match between Goiás and Botafogo SP?

Unlikely — Goiás (40% BTTS at home) and Botafogo SP (30% away) have both been involved in predominantly one-sided matches in Serie B. A clean sheet for one side looks the more probable outcome.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Goiás and Botafogo SP?

Uncertain — Goiás have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 40% of home games, Botafogo SP in 20% of away games in Serie B. The stats don't point strongly in either direction.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Goiás or Botafogo SP?

Goiás have the stronger scoring record — 2+ goals in 30% of home games compared to Botafogo SP's 0% away. The home side look the more likely to score multiple times.

Will there be many corners in the match between Goiás and Botafogo SP?

Possibly — Goiás regularly reach high corner counts at home (70%), while Botafogo SP are lower on the road (50%). The home side may drive the corner count in this fixture.

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