Serie B · 2026

Avaí vs Botafogo-SP · Serie B

Avaí

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vsPre-match analysis

Season

Season averages, with the sample size beside each metric.

Goals scored
11.12
Expected goals
0.891.12
Shots
1112.7
Possession
45.3%48.9%

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What the record shows

The story here is recent context rather than season averages: avaí's last-five shots average is below their season average. Alongside it: avaí's home-only shot average is above their full-season average. Limitation: Recent samples and important metric coverage meet the strong evidence threshold.

Avaí's recent record differs from the season

moderate

Avaí's last-five shots average is below their season average.

5.75 shots/match ▲ShotsLast 5 · Season11 shots/match
Evidence and caveat

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

Window: last_5 versus season

MetricLast 5SeasonBaseline
Shots5.75 shots/match11 shots/match13.7 shots/match

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

Avaí have a visible home split

moderate

Avaí's home-only shot average is above their full-season average.

13.5 shots/match ▲ShotsHome only · Season11 shots/match
Evidence and caveat

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

Window: home

MetricHome onlySeasonBaseline
Shots13.5 shots/match11 shots/match13.7 shots/match

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

Avaí show a distinct attacking-volume record

weak

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

11 shots/match ▲ShotsAvaí · Botafogo-SP12.7 shots/match
Evidence and caveat

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

Window: season

MetricAvaíBotafogo-SPBaseline
Shots11 shots/match12.7 shots/match13.7 shots/match
Shots against15.6 shots/match12.9 shots/match13.4 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: Avaí favored in 1 of 13 directional metrics · Botafogo-SP in 9 · 3 too close

recorded edge higher value (descriptive) too close

Window

Season

Avaí33 matchesBotafogo-SP33 matches
1 goal/matchGoals scored33/33▲ 1.12 goals/match
1.3 goals/matchGoals allowed33/33▲ 1.15 goals/match
0.89 xG/matchExpected goals31/32▲ 1.12 xG/match
11 shots/matchShots31/31▲ 12.7 shots/match
3.29 shots/matchShots on target31/31▲ 3.55 shots/match
45.3%Possession31/31● 48.9%
3.84 corners/matchCorners31/31● 6.42 corners/match
14.5 fouls/matchFouls31/3115.5 fouls/match

History

Head-to-head

Recent meetings between these teams.

Last 5 meetings

2Avaí
2Draws
1Botafogo-SP
Botafogo-SP — Avaí · Serie B3–1
Botafogo-SP — Avaí · Serie B0–0
Avaí — Botafogo-SP · Serie B5–0
Botafogo-SP — Avaí · Serie B1–3
Avaí — Botafogo-SP · Serie B1–1

Head-to-Head & Recent Meetings

Evidence quality

How much supports this analysis

Grade A · Strong evidenceStrong evidence — ready
Season samples33 / 33home / away teams
Recent samples5 / 5last-five windows
Freshness13 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, 24 Oct 2026, 18:00 UTC · analysis-v4

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