Serie B · 2026

Botafogo-SP vs Vila Nova FC · Serie B

vsPre-match analysis

Season

Season averages, with the sample size beside each metric.

Goals scored
1.111.41
Expected goals
1.141.1
Shots
12.513.7
Possession
48.2%52%

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What the record shows

The story here is recent context rather than season averages: botafogo-SP's last-five goals scored average is below their season average. Alongside it: vila Nova FC's away-only shot average is below their full-season average. Limitation: Recent samples and important metric coverage meet the strong evidence threshold.

Botafogo-SP's recent record differs from the season

moderate

Botafogo-SP's last-five goals scored average is below their season average.

0.6 goals/match ▲Goals forLast 5 · Season1.11 goals/match
Evidence and caveat

Comparison: An unweighted last-five average is compared with the unweighted season average.

Window: last_5 versus season

MetricLast 5SeasonBaseline
Goals for0.6 goals/match1.11 goals/match1.14 goals/match

Caveat: Five matches are sensitive to opponent mix and isolated match states.

Vila Nova FC have a visible away split

moderate

Vila Nova FC's away-only shot average is below their full-season average.

11.5 shots/match ▲ShotsAway only · Season13.7 shots/match
Evidence and caveat

Comparison: Venue-only shot volume is compared with the same team's season record.

Window: away

MetricAway onlySeasonBaseline
Shots11.5 shots/match13.7 shots/match13.7 shots/match

Caveat: Venue splits can reflect opponent mix and should be read with the listed sample.

Botafogo-SP show a distinct attacking-volume record

moderate

Botafogo-SP's shot volume and the opposing shot-allowance context sit below their competition baselines.

12.5 shots/match ▲ShotsBotafogo-SP · Vila Nova FC13.7 shots/match
Evidence and caveat

Comparison: Team shot volume is paired with the opponent's recorded shot allowance.

Window: season

MetricBotafogo-SPVila Nova FCBaseline
Shots12.5 shots/match13.7 shots/match13.7 shots/match
Shots against13.4 shots/match10.6 shots/match13.5 shots/match

Caveat: Shot volume describes activity; it does not establish finishing quality or a match outcome.

Metric comparison

Team comparison

Season averages, with the sample size beside each metric.

Where the edge is

Season: Botafogo-SP favored in 2 of 11 directional metrics · Vila Nova FC in 8 · 1 too close

recorded edge higher value (descriptive) too close

Window

Season

Botafogo-SP28 matchesVila Nova FC29 matches
1.11 goals/matchGoals scored28/29▲ 1.41 goals/match
1.25 goals/matchGoals allowed28/29▲ 1.07 goals/match
1.14 xG/matchExpected goals27/291.1 xG/match
12.5 shots/matchShots26/28▲ 13.7 shots/match
3.5 shots/matchShots on target26/28▲ 4.14 shots/match
48.2%Possession26/28● 52%
6.35 corners/match ●Corners26/284.96 corners/match
15.1 fouls/matchFouls26/2814.9 fouls/match

History

Head-to-head

Recent meetings between these teams.

Last 5 meetings

2Botafogo-SP
1Draws
2Vila Nova FC
Vila Nova FC — Botafogo-SP · Serie B1–0
Botafogo-SP — Vila Nova FC · Serie B2–0
Vila Nova FC — Botafogo-SP · Serie B2–0
Vila Nova FC — Botafogo-SP · Serie B1–1
Botafogo-SP — Vila Nova FC · Serie B1–0

Head-to-Head & Recent Meetings

Evidence quality

How much supports this analysis

Grade A · Strong evidenceStrong evidence — ready
Season samples28 / 29home / away teams
Recent samples5 / 5last-five windows
Freshness19 daysfrom nearest prior match
  • Recent samples and important metric coverage meet the strong evidence threshold.

Known unknowns

  • Lineups, injuries, suspensions and tactical changes are not available in the retained dataset.
  • Some metrics are unavailable or below their observation minimum: cards.
Analysis cutoff: Sat, 3 Oct 2026, 21:30 UTC · analysis-v4

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