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Serie A

Botafogo - Mirassol

04/01/2026, 10:30 PM

3 : 2
Expected Goals
Botafogo
1.1
Total xG
2.3
Mirassol
1.2
Most Likely Scores

1:1

15%

0:0

12%

0:1

10%

1:0

10%

1:2

8%
What influences the xG?
BOTMIR

Botafogo

Attack weakness (0.34x league average)
-1.17
Small sample (2 matches) - regression to mean
+0.75
Defensive weakness (2.3 conceded vs 1.6 league avg)
+0.72
4 of last 5 matches with 0-1 goals (0.8 goals/match)
-0.23
Declining form (0.8 vs 1.6 season average)
-0.23
Danilo not in squad (5 goals, 1 assists)
Alexander Barboza not in squad (1 goals, 2 assists)
Álvaro Montoro on the bench (0 goals, 2 assists)
60% of goal output missing (only 32% available)

Mirassol

Defensive strength (1.4 conceded vs 1.1 league avg)
+0.37
Small sample (3 matches) - regression to mean
-0.15
3 of last 5 matches with 0-1 goals (0.8 goals/match)
-0.10
Declining form (0.8 vs 1.1 season average)
-0.10
12% of goal output missing (only 75% available)
Model Probabilities

Match Result

Home Win

34%

Draw

32%

Away Win

34%

Goals

Over 1.5

69%

Under 1.5

31%

Over 2.5

41%

Under 2.5

59%

Over 3.5

20%

Under 3.5

80%

Double Chance

Home or Draw

66%

Away or Draw

66%

No Draw

68%

Both Score

Yes

49%

No

51%

Key Factors
  • Critical squad gap for Botafogo: Only 33% of the usual starting XI goal threat available due to missing Danilo (5G/1A), Alexander Barboza (1G/2A), and Álvaro Montoro (0G/2A)
  • Tactical disparity: Mirassol dominates possession (59% avg) and generates more shots on target (6.2 avg) compared to Botafogo (47% possession, 2.6 avg shots on target)
  • Even prediction: The mathematical analysis shows a 34% win probability for both teams, indicating a very tight outcome
Risk Factors
  • Botafogo had only 3 days of rest since the last match
  • Mirassol concedes an average of 2.0 goals per away game
  • Botafogo averaged 2.6 shots on target in recent matches
Overview

Botafogo (19th place, 6 points) hosts Mirassol (17th place, 6 points) in a Serie A match on April 1, 2026, 12:30 AM. Both teams are in the lower regions of the table and are fighting for crucial points to escape the relegation zone. The mathematical analysis predicts a very close game, as the expected goals for both teams are almost identical, with 1.15 for Botafogo and 1.16 for Mirassol.

Form

Botafogo's form in the last five games across all competitions is LLLWL (1 win, 0 draws, 4 losses). Their last game ended in a loss. Mirassol shows a form of DDLLL (0 wins, 2 draws, 3 losses) in their last five games and also lost their last match. W = Win, D = Draw, L = Loss.

Statistics

Botafogo scores an average of 1.57 goals per game and concedes 2.29 goals per game. In 4 out of 7 games, both teams scored, and 6 games ended with over 2.5 goals. At home, the average is 1.33 goals scored and 1.0 goals conceded. Mirassol scores an average of 1.14 goals and concedes 1.43 goals per game. In 4 out of 7 games, both teams scored, and 4 games ended with over 2.5 goals. Away from home, Mirassol averages 1.0 goals scored and 2.0 goals conceded.

Head-to-Head

In the 2 previous head-to-head matches, there were no wins for Botafogo or Mirassol, both games ended in a draw. The goal difference is even at 3:3. The last encounter on November 1, 2025, ended scoreless at 0:0.

Key Players

For Botafogo, Arthur Cabral (Attacker, 1 goal, 1 assist), Edenilson (Midfielder, 1 goal), and Alex Telles (Defender, 1 goal) could be crucial. Arthur Cabral shows a declining form, while Edenilson and Alex Telles maintain stable form. For Mirassol, Negueba (Attacker, 2 goals, rising form), Igor Formiga (Defender, 2 goals), and Alesson (Attacker, 2 assists) stand out. JoĂŁo Victor (Defender, 1 assist) and Shaylon (Midfielder, 1 assist) are other important players.

Goalkeepers

In goal for Botafogo is Raul, who has recorded 1 clean sheet this season and has an average rating of 6.78. For Mirassol, Walter is in goal, with 0 clean sheets so far and an average rating of 6.83.

Influences

Botafogo demonstrates home strength with an average of 1.33 goals scored and 1.0 goals conceded per home game. Mirassol, in turn, concedes an average of 2.0 goals per away game. There is no data available on stadium history, surface records, or weather that could influence the match.

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