Botafogo PB vs Maringá Predictions
Serie C · Brazil
Botafogo PB
Full Time
0 - 0
AI predicted 1 - 1
Maringá
Win Probability (1X2)
Best Value Pick
Correct Score: 1–1
Match Result
5/10Stalemate in Joao Pessoa as Botafogo PB and Maringá Share the Spoils
Botafogo PB and Maringá played out a goalless draw in Joao Pessoa, with neither side able to find a breakthrough in a tightly contested Serie C encounter. Both teams showed plenty of defensive resilience, but a lack of cutting edge in the final third ultimately saw the match finish 0-0. The contest was marked by physical battles and discipline, as evidenced by three yellow cards apiece, but clear chances were at a premium throughout.
🔥 AI Prediction Report
CERTIFIED WPredicted
1 - 1
Actual
0 - 0
💰 Bet Results1/1 hit
Key Moments
Various' — Yellow Cards
Both teams picked up three yellow cards each in a match that was fiercely contested in midfield but never boiled over.
Botafogo PB
Botafogo PB put in a solid defensive display, keeping Maringá at bay and maintaining their shape well throughout the match. However, they struggled to create meaningful opportunities in attack, with their forwards unable to find space or test the opposition goalkeeper. The team’s discipline was tested, picking up three yellow cards, but they managed to avoid any serious lapses at the back.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Maringá
Maringá matched their hosts in defensive solidity, ensuring that Botafogo PB rarely threatened their goal. The visitors were combative in midfield, reflected by their three yellow cards, but like their opponents, they lacked the creative spark to unlock a well-drilled defense. Maringá will be satisfied with a point on the road but may rue their inability to capitalize on moments of promise.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Tactical Analysis
With no lineups or formation data available, both Botafogo PB and Maringá appeared to prioritize defensive solidity, as evidenced by the lack of goals and the number of bookings. The match was characterized by midfield battles and a reluctance to commit too many players forward, suggesting both teams were wary of being caught out defensively. Set pieces and wide play failed to yield significant chances, and neither side found the tactical adjustment needed to break the deadlock.
Turning Point
The match never truly turned, as both defenses held firm and neither team was able to seize the initiative or create a decisive opportunity.
Man of the Match
N/A
No individual stood out in a match dominated by defensive discipline and few attacking highlights.
Botafogo PB vs Maringá: Match Preview
Botafogo PB and Maringá face off with both sides level on 33 points after 21 games, separated only by goal difference and recent form. Botafogo PB have stumbled recently with back-to-back losses, while Maringá's momentum was checked by a home defeat after a three-game winning streak. Both teams are in the playoff mix, so a cautious approach is likely with plenty at stake.
From a statistical perspective, Botafogo PB have been slightly more reliable defensively at home, conceding just 8 in 10 matches, while Maringá's away attack has produced 17 goals in 11 games. Both teams average over a goal scored per game, but neither has found the net in the first half of any of their last five matches. The majority of goals for both sides have come after the break, suggesting a tactical contest that opens up late.
The model projects a tightly balanced encounter, with the most likely outcome a 1-1 draw. The underlying rates point to a low-to-moderate goal total, and the draw probability is elevated by both teams' tendency to cancel each other out in recent head-to-heads and their similar season-long numbers.
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Expected goals · model says 1.05
Over 2.5 Goals
39%
BTTS: Yes
45%
Likely Scores
1-1 · 1-0 · 0-1
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Botafogo PB vs Maringá Prediction Confidence at a Glance
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Stats Worth Knowing
The numbers behind Botafogo PB vs Maringá that most previews miss.
- 1Botafogo PB and Maringá have not scored a single first-half goal between them in their last five matches each.
- 2Botafogo PB's home matches average just 2.3 total goals, with 62% finishing under 2.5 goals.
- 3Maringá have scored in 8 of their last 11 away games, averaging 1.55 goals per away match.
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Where the Model Sees Value: Botafogo PB vs Maringá(2)
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Correct Score: 1–1
Both sides average between 1.3 and 1.6 goals scored per game and concede at a similar rate, with the draw recurring in recent H2H and both teams showing a low-scoring trend in the last five matches.
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Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5
Botafogo PB's matches have gone under 2.5 goals in 62% of their league fixtures, and both teams have averaged just 1.6 goals scored and conceded over the last five games.
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The Case For This Botafogo PB vs Maringá Prediction
Statistically, this is a meeting of two sides with nearly identical season records and goal differences, both sitting on 33 points from 21 games. Botafogo PB have a marginally better defensive record at home, conceding just 8 in 10 home matches, while Maringá's away attack has produced 17 goals in 11 outings. Recent form is patchy for both, with Botafogo PB losing their last two and Maringá coming off a home defeat after a three-match winning run. The matchup is shaped by two solid but unspectacular attacks (Botafogo PB 1.33, Maringá 1.57 goals per game) and defences that can be breached (Botafogo PB 1.0, Maringá 1.48 goals conceded per game). Both teams have struggled to score early, with zero first-half goals in their last five matches, and the majority of recent goals coming after the break. Set-piece and discipline data are limited, but both sides have shown a tendency for matches to tighten up in the first half. Given the underlying rates, the model expects a low-to-moderate scoring contest, with neither side likely to dominate. The likeliest outcome is a draw, with a 1-1 scoreline most probable. The main risk is Maringá's higher away goal output against a Botafogo PB side that has failed to score in three of their last five.
Key Factors at a Glance
Recent Form
- →Botafogo PB have failed to score in three of their last five matches.
Defence
- →Maringá average 1.57 goals scored and 1.48 conceded per game this season.
- →Both teams have kept two clean sheets in their last five matches.
How Botafogo PB and Maringá Are Arriving
Form, fitness and who's likely to start.
Botafogo PB vs Maringá 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
Maringálast 5 matchesOccasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Botafogo PB enter this fixture on a two-match losing streak, having failed to score in both defeats, but won their previous two before that. Maringá's recent form is steadier, with three wins and a draw from their last five, although they lost their most recent match at home. Both teams have kept two clean sheets in their last five, showing defensive improvement.
Botafogo PB vs Maringá — Last 10 Matches
Strengths
- +Defensively solid — 0.6 conceded/game
Strengths
- +Solid recent form — 3+ wins in last 5
- +Defensively solid — 0.6 conceded/game
What History Says: Botafogo PB vs Maringá
In their two previous meetings, Botafogo PB have the edge with a 2-1 home win and a 1-1 draw away. Both matches featured goals for each side, and neither team has managed a clean sheet in this fixture, indicating a tendency for both to find the net.
Botafogo PB vs Maringá Head-to-Head History
Last 2 meetings between these sides
1
Botafogo PB wins
1
Draws
0
Maringá wins
Things to Watch: Botafogo PB vs Maringá
- ⚠️No bookmaker odds available, so value edges cannot be computed.
- ⚠️Lack of detailed shots, possession, and set-piece data limits precision on secondary markets.
- ⚠️Recent form for both teams is volatile, with streaks of both wins and losses.
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Final Verdict
Botafogo PB 1–1 MaringáA 1-1 draw is the most probable outcome, supported by both teams' nearly identical season scoring and concession rates and the low-scoring trend in recent matches. The single strongest data point is the absence of first-half goals for either side in their last five games, which tilts the match towards a cautious, late-developing contest. The main risk is Maringá's higher away scoring rate breaking the deadlock, especially if Botafogo PB's recent attacking struggles persist.
Botafogo PB vs Maringá: Common Questions
Who will win Botafogo PB vs Maringá?
The model gives Botafogo PB a 36% chance to win, Maringá a 28% chance, and a draw a 36% chance. Both teams have nearly identical season records and goal differences, so a draw is the likeliest outcome.
Will both teams score in Botafogo PB vs Maringá?
Both teams to score is rated at 48%, with both sides averaging over a goal scored per game but also keeping two clean sheets each in their last five. The underlying rates make BTTS a close call, but 'no' is slightly favoured.
Is under 2.5 goals a good bet for Botafogo PB vs Maringá?
Under 2.5 goals is favoured at 59% probability, with Botafogo PB's matches going under in 62% of league fixtures and both teams showing a trend towards low-scoring games in recent weeks.
How This Prediction Was Made
The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Botafogo PB vs Maringá: 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: 19 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.