Botafogo PB vs Floresta Predictions
Serie C · Brazil
Botafogo PB
Full Time
0 - 1
AI predicted 1 - 1
Floresta
Win Probability (1X2)
Best Value Pick
Correct Score: 1–1
Match Result
6/10Late Floresta Strike Sinks Botafogo PB in Joao Pessoa
Floresta snatched a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Botafogo PB in Joao Pessoa, thanks to a decisive goal in the 77th minute. In a match where both sides struggled to break each other down, it was the visitors who found the crucial breakthrough late on, capitalizing on a rare opportunity in an otherwise cagey affair. Botafogo PB battled valiantly, but their efforts were ultimately undone by Floresta's resilience and clinical edge in the closing stages. The home side's frustration was evident, as they picked up four yellow cards in a tense, physical contest. Floresta, meanwhile, managed the game well after their goal, holding firm to secure three vital points.
💪 AI Prediction Report
DECENT HITPredicted
1 - 1
Actual
0 - 1
💰 Bet Results1/2 hit
Key Moments
77' — Goal
Floresta broke the deadlock with a crucial goal, ultimately sealing the win.
Various' — Yellow Cards
Botafogo PB received four yellow cards, reflecting their growing frustration and aggressive approach.
Various' — Yellow Cards
Floresta picked up two yellow cards, but maintained composure to see out the result.
Botafogo PB
Botafogo PB put in a determined display but lacked the cutting edge required to break down Floresta's defense. Despite enjoying home advantage, they failed to find the net and grew increasingly frustrated as the match wore on, culminating in four yellow cards. The hosts showed spirit and aggression but were ultimately punished for their inability to capitalize on their opportunities. Their defensive organization kept them in the match until late on, but lapses in concentration proved costly as Floresta found the decisive goal in the 77th minute.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Floresta
Floresta executed their game plan effectively, staying compact and disciplined before seizing their chance late in the game. The visitors kept their composure under pressure, conceding only two yellow cards and defending resolutely for much of the contest. Their ability to strike in the 77th minute proved decisive, and they managed the closing stages with maturity, ensuring Botafogo PB could not mount a comeback.
Key Players
Strengths
Weaknesses
Tactical Analysis
With lineups and formations unavailable, the match unfolded as a tightly contested battle, with both teams prioritizing defensive structure and discipline. Botafogo PB relied on physicality and aggressive pressing, which kept Floresta at bay for much of the game but also led to disciplinary issues. Floresta, on the other hand, appeared content to absorb pressure and wait for their moment, which arrived in the 77th minute. The absence of open play statistics suggests a game of few clear chances, where tactical discipline and patience were paramount. Floresta's clinical approach and ability to capitalize on a late opportunity proved the difference, while Botafogo PB's lack of attacking invention left them empty-handed.
Turning Point
Floresta's goal in the 77th minute, which broke the deadlock and shifted the momentum irreversibly in the visitors' favor.
Man of the Match
Unknown (77th minute goalscorer)
Provided the match-winning moment with the only goal of the game, securing three points for Floresta.
Botafogo PB vs Floresta: Match Preview
Botafogo PB approach this contest after a mixed run, sitting fourth in the table with 10 wins from 20 and a recent loss to Santa Cruz. Their home record is robust—six wins and only seven conceded in nine—suggesting they are difficult to break down in Joao Pessoa. Floresta, three points back in the season-long standings, have matched Botafogo PB's recent momentum with three wins in their last five, though they come off a home defeat to Maringá.
Statistically, this is a meeting of near equals. Botafogo PB's attack averages 1.4 goals per game, while Floresta's defence concedes at a rate of 1.05. The reverse is also true: Floresta's attack is modest (1.1 per game), and Botafogo PB's defence is solid (1.0 per game). Both teams have kept two clean sheets in their last five, and the over 2.5 goals rate is below average for both (Botafogo PB 40%, Floresta 50%). Head-to-heads reinforce the expectation of a low-scoring, tight contest.
The model expects a balanced, cagey match with few clear chances and a high probability of a draw. Both sides' statistical profiles point to a 1-1 as the modal outcome, with neither attack likely to dominate given the underlying rates and the history between these teams.
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Expected goals · model says 1.15
Expected goals · model says 0.90
Over 2.5 Goals
34%
BTTS: Yes
41%
Likely Scores
1-0 · 1-1 · 0-0
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Botafogo PB vs Floresta Prediction Confidence at a Glance
How strongly the model leans on each market.
Stats Worth Knowing
The numbers behind Botafogo PB vs Floresta that most previews miss.
- 1Six of the last eight H2H meetings have finished with under 2.5 goals.
- 2Botafogo PB's home matches average just 2.44 goals per game (15 scored, 7 conceded in 9).
- 3Floresta have failed to score in only one of their last five away, but have not scored more than two in any of those games.
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Where the Model Sees Value: Botafogo PB vs Floresta(2)
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Correct Score: 1–1
Both teams average just over a goal scored and conceded per game (Botafogo PB 1.4 for/1.0 against, Floresta 1.1 for/1.05 against), and the draw rate is high in the H2H (3 of last 8 meetings ended level), making 1-1 the modal outcome.
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Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5
Combined over 2.5 rate is just 45% (Botafogo PB 40%, Floresta 50%), and both sides have kept multiple clean sheets in their last 5; the statistical base rate for under 2.5 is strong at 63%.
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The Case For This Botafogo PB vs Floresta Prediction
This fixture brings together two sides with nearly identical season-long scoring and concession rates, both averaging just above a goal for and against per match. Botafogo PB have been marginally stronger at home (15 scored, 7 conceded in 9), while Floresta's away record is balanced (9 for, 11 against in 9), pointing to a low-scoring equilibrium.
Key Factors at a Glance
Defence
- →Botafogo PB average 1.4 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per game; Floresta 1.1 scored, 1.05 conceded.
Match Context
- →Botafogo PB have taken 19 points from 9 home games (6W 1D 2L), Floresta have 12 points from 9 away (3W 3D 3L).
- →Head-to-head meetings have produced 3 draws and 5 matches decided by a single goal in the last 8.
How Botafogo PB and Floresta Are Arriving
Form, fitness and who's likely to start.
Botafogo PB vs Floresta Goalscorer Form
Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games.
Botafogo PBlast 5 matchesOccasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Florestalast 5 matchesRegular contributor
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Botafogo PB are coming off a loss but have taken 8 points from their last five, including two wins and two draws. Floresta have won three of their last five but also lost twice, with a slightly better recent away record. Both teams' form strings (LWWDD for Botafogo PB, LWWWL for Floresta) reflect inconsistency but no major slump.
Botafogo PB vs Floresta — Last 10 Matches
Strengths
- +Defensively solid — 0.6 conceded/game
Strengths
- +4/5 wins in last 5 — excellent form
- +Defensively solid — 0.4 conceded/game
- +3 clean sheets in last 5 matches
What History Says: Botafogo PB vs Floresta
The head-to-head record is extremely tight: three draws in the last eight, and five matches decided by a single goal. Floresta have won three of their last four away to Botafogo PB, but the most common result is a draw or a narrow win either way.
Botafogo PB vs Floresta Head-to-Head History
Last 9 meetings between these sides
2
Botafogo PB wins
3
Draws
4
Floresta wins
Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: Botafogo PB vs Floresta
With no bookmaker odds available, value cannot be formally assessed. However, the model's draw probability (36%) and under 2.5 goals probability (63%) are both higher than typical market baselines, suggesting these outcomes could offer value if priced above 2.75 for the draw or 1.60 for under 2.5.
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Over/Under 2.5
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Things to Watch: Botafogo PB vs Floresta
- ⚠️No bookmaker odds available, so no value edge can be calculated.
- ⚠️No detailed shots, xG, or set piece data for either side, increasing model uncertainty.
- ⚠️Recent form is slightly better for Floresta, but both teams' last 5 are mixed.
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Final Verdict
Botafogo PB 1–1 FlorestaThe numbers point to a 1-1 draw as the likeliest result, underpinned by both sides' season-long scoring rates and a history of close, low-scoring encounters. The strongest data point is the combined average of just over two goals per game for both teams, but the main risk is Floresta's slightly higher recent away scoring, which could tilt the balance if they take their chances.
Botafogo PB vs Floresta: Common Questions
Who will win Botafogo PB vs Floresta?
The model gives Botafogo PB a 39% chance to win, Floresta a 25% chance, and a draw is most likely at 36%. Both teams have similar season-long records and scoring rates, so this looks finely balanced.
Will Botafogo PB vs Floresta be under or over 2.5 goals?
There is a 63% probability of under 2.5 goals, based on both teams' season rates (Botafogo PB 40% over, Floresta 50% over) and a history of low-scoring H2H matches.
Is both teams to score likely in Botafogo PB vs Floresta?
Both teams to score is rated at 48%, with both sides averaging just over a goal per game and each keeping two clean sheets in their last five matches.
How This Prediction Was Made
The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Botafogo PB vs Floresta: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.
This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline — season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.
Last updated: 9 September 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.