Botafogo are currently 12th in the Campeonato Brasileiro after 24 games in 2026, with recent form reading L L W L L. They are averaging 1.5 goals per game this season while conceding 1.7. With 47.4% average possession and 366.9 passes per game, Botafogo are one of the balanced sides in the division.
Botafogo are generating 13.9 shots per game in 2026, with 5.1 on target - a shot accuracy of 36.7%. They have scored in 83% of Campeonato Brasileiro games this season, with over 2.5 goals (either team) occurring in 71% of matches. Both teams have scored in 71% of Botafogo's games, and they have kept 13% clean sheets.
Defensively, Botafogo average 15.9 tackles and 13.7 fouls committed per game. They pick up 2.9 yellow cards per match on average - use the stat breakdown pages in the left sidebar to explore which players are driving those numbers. Botafogo's goals against average of 1.7 per game reflects a side still finding defensive consistency.
Botafogo's season averages provide a useful baseline across several popular bet builder markets. At 4.4 corners per game, corner total lines are worth assessing against the opposition average. Their 71% over 2.5 goals rate and 71% BTTS rate give context for goals markets. For player-level markets - tackles, shots, fouls, yellow cards - use the individual stat pages linked in the sidebar to find per-player averages and game-by-game frequency data ahead of Botafogo's next fixture against Palmeiras on 06.09.2026.
Botafogo's home and away form has been strongly contrasting so far in 2026. Across 11 home games they've averaged 1.82 goals scored and 1.55 conceded per match, with both teams scoring in 73% of fixtures. On the road, they've averaged 1.31 scored and 1.77 conceded across 13 away games. Use the Home / Away filter above the stat table to drill into player-level splits for Bet Builder markets that move with venue.
Botafogo are averaging 1.24 xG for and 1.47 xG against per game in 2026 — an xG difference of -0.23. Their 1.5 actual goals per game sits above expected output, pointing to strong finishing and reflecting clinical finishing above expected output. Recent form shows an stable trend, with 1.38 xG for and 1.44 xG against across their last ten games — useful context for shot-based and team-total Bet Builder markets.
Botafogo currently sit 12 of 20 in the Campeonato Brasileiro table. For headline Bet Builder stats they rank 9 of 20 for shots, 5 for tackles and 7 for fouls — useful context when comparing their lines to the league baseline. They rank in the top six for tackles, a useful baseline when reading Bet Builder lines on this stat.
Botafogo average 1.5 goals per Campeonato Brasileiro game in 2026 across 24 matches, conceding 1.7 per game.
Botafogo's last five results are L L W L L. They are currently 12th in the Campeonato Brasileiro after 24 games this season.
Botafogo average 13.9 shots per game in 2026, with 5.1 on target - a shot accuracy of 36.7%.
Botafogo average 4.4 corners, 15.9 tackles, 13.7 fouls and 2.9 yellow cards per game in 2026. Over 2.5 goals has landed in 71% of their Campeonato Brasileiro games, BTTS in 71%. Use the stat breakdown pages in the sidebar for player-level averages across each market.
Use the Home / Away filter above the data table to compare Botafogo's stats split by venue across all categories in 2026.
Botafogo have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 4 of their last 6 matches. Expected goals over that run: 7 for, 5.7 against.
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Score | Result | xG for | xG against | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Aug 2026 | Flamengo | Away | 0-3 | L | 1.2 | 1.7 | Campeonato Brasileiro |
| 24 Aug 2026 | Athletico PR | Home | 2-3 | L | 2.9 | 0.5 | Campeonato Brasileiro |
| 21 Aug 2026 | Cienciano | Home | 1-0 | W | Copa Sudamericana | ||
| 16 Aug 2026 | Vitória | Away | 0-1 | L | 1.1 | 2.4 | Campeonato Brasileiro |
| 14 Aug 2026 | Cienciano | Away | 1-6 | L | Copa Sudamericana | ||
| 9 Aug 2026 | Fluminense | Home | 1-1 | D | 1.8 | 1.1 | Campeonato Brasileiro |