Serie B · 2026

Botafogo-SP 0–1 Vila Nova FC · Serie B

0–1Full-time analysis

This page describes the completed match context. The result is not presented as a prior forecast.

Match at a glance

Vila Nova FC won 0–1.

Shots
165
Shots on target
33
Expected goals
1.140.22
Possession
62%38%

Full time

What the match recorded

Vila Nova FC beat Botafogo-SP 1–0. Recorded in this match (Botafogo-SP – Vila Nova FC): shots 16–5, shots on target 3–3, expected goals 1.14–0.22, possession 62%–38%. This is what was recorded. It is not a claim that the result was foreseeable.

Pre-match record

What the data showed before kick-off. Kept for reference; it did not know the result.

Recent scheduling adds useful context

weak

A compressed recent schedule is recorded for Botafogo-SP.

3.96 days ▲Rest daysBotafogo-SP · Vila Nova FC7.92 days
Evidence and caveat

Comparison: Rest days and completed matches in the prior 14 days are shown directly.

Window: previous 14 days

MetricBotafogo-SPVila Nova FCBaseline
Rest days3.96 days7.92 days—
Matches last 14 days2 matches1 match—

Caveat: The database does not describe travel, rotation decisions or player-level workload.

Vila Nova FC have a visible away split

moderate

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

11.1 shots/match ▲ShotsAway only · Season13.4 shots/match
Evidence and caveat

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

Window: away

MetricAway onlySeasonBaseline
Shots11.1 shots/match13.4 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

weak

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

12.6 shots/match ▲ShotsBotafogo-SP · Vila Nova FC13.4 shots/match
Evidence and caveat

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

Window: season

MetricBotafogo-SPVila Nova FCBaseline
Shots12.6 shots/match13.4 shots/match13.7 shots/match
Shots against13 shots/match10.8 shots/match13.5 shots/match

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

This match

Match statistics

  • Shots16 shots5 shotsBotafogo-SP 16 shots, Vila Nova FC 5 shots
  • Shots on target3 shots3 shotsBotafogo-SP 3 shots, Vila Nova FC 3 shots
  • Expected goals1.14 xG0.22 xGBotafogo-SP 1.14 xG, Vila Nova FC 0.22 xG
  • Possession62%38%Botafogo-SP 62%, Vila Nova FC 38%
  • Corners12 corners1 cornerBotafogo-SP 12 corners, Vila Nova FC 1 corner
  • Fouls19 fouls14 foulsBotafogo-SP 19 fouls, Vila Nova FC 14 fouls
  • Yellow cards2 cards3 cardsBotafogo-SP 2 cards, Vila Nova FC 3 cards
  • Passes461 passes306 passesBotafogo-SP 461 passes, Vila Nova FC 306 passes
  • Pass accuracy82.4%72.6%Botafogo-SP 82.4%, Vila Nova FC 72.6%
  • Shots inside box9 shots2 shotsBotafogo-SP 9 shots, Vila Nova FC 2 shots
  • Blocked shots5 blocks1 blockBotafogo-SP 5 blocks, Vila Nova FC 1 block
  • Goalkeeper saves2 saves3 savesBotafogo-SP 2 saves, Vila Nova FC 3 saves
  • Offsides3 offsides3 offsidesBotafogo-SP 3 offsides, Vila Nova FC 3 offsides

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

Metric comparison

Team comparison

Season averages, with the sample size beside each metric.

Where the edge is

Season: Botafogo-SP favored in 4 of 13 directional metrics · Vila Nova FC in 8 · 1 too close

led this metric higher value (descriptive) too close

Window

Season

Botafogo-SP31 matchesVila Nova FC31 matches
1.1 goals/matchGoals scored31/31▲ 1.42 goals/match
1.19 goals/matchGoals allowed31/31▲ 1 goal/match
1.14 xG/match ▲Expected goals30/301.07 xG/match
12.6 shots/matchShots29/29▲ 13.4 shots/match
3.45 shots/matchShots on target29/29▲ 4.1 shots/match
48.9%Possession29/29● 51.5%
6.45 corners/match ●Corners29/294.83 corners/match
15.5 fouls/matchFouls29/2914.8 fouls/match

Evidence quality

How much supports this analysis

Grade A · Strong evidenceStrong evidence — ready
Season samples31 / 31home / away teams
Recent samples5 / 5last-five windows
FreshnessLess than one dayfrom 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: Sun, 4 Oct 2026, 01:30 UTC · analysis-v4

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