Botafogo RJ vs Sport Recife – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
3:2
18/11/2025 at 18:30 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • Serie A Betano - Round 34
  • Referee: Vasconcelos B. (Bra)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
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Match Stats

Expected Goals (xG)
2.431.19
Ball Possession
59%41%
Total shots
2715
Shots on target
94
Big Chances
33
Corner Kicks
75
Passes
86% (441/512)76% (260/342)
Yellow Cards
24
Expected Goals (xG)
2.431.19
xG on target (xGOT)
2.911.39
Total shots
2715
Shots on target
94
Shots off target
105
Blocked Shots
86
Shots inside the Box
1812
Shots outside the Box
93
Hit the Woodwork
00
Headed Goals
01
Big Chances
33
Corner Kicks
75
Touches in opposition box
3823
Accurate through passes
11
Offsides
13
Free Kicks
711
Passes
86% (441/512)76% (260/342)
Long passes
57% (26/46)48% (27/56)
Passes in final third
79% (138/175)66% (63/95)
Crosses
33% (8/24)32% (7/22)
Expected assists (xA)
1.950.99
Throw-ins
1013
Fouls
117
Tackles
79% (11/14)53% (8/15)
Duels won
4544
Clearances
2230
Interceptions
109
Errors leading to shot
20
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper Saves
26
xGOT faced
1.392.91
Goals prevented
-0.61-0.09

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (1 - 2)
  • 14', 0 - 1, Leo Pereira , Lucas Lima (A),
  • 24', Alex Telles 🟨,
  • 28', 0 - 2, Rafael Thyere , Lucas Lima (A),
  • 30', 1 - 2, Artur , Alex Telles (A),
  • 39', Ramos C. , Barria K. ,
  • 2nd Half (2 - 0)
  • 46', Jeffinho , Barrera J. ,
  • 46', Vitinho , Ponte M. ,
  • 58', 2 - 2, Barria K. , Danilo (A),
  • 61', Lucas Kal 🟨,
  • 65', Gabriel 🟨,
  • 67', Alex Telles , Cuiabano ,
  • 67', Matheusinho , Hyoran ,
  • 68', Lucas Kal , Oliveira S. ,
  • 78', Savarino J. , Montoro A. ,
  • 78', Pablo , Romarinho ,
  • 83', Aderlan 🟨,
  • 87', Igor Carius 🟨,
  • 90', Lucas Lima , Chrystian Barletta ,
  • 90', Leo Pereira , Kevyson ,
  • 90+5', 3 - 2, Barria K. , Danilo (A),
  • 90+6', Barria K. 🟨,
  • 90+7', Ancelotti D. 🟨,

Highlights

Chances of winning


Botafogo RJ
78.4%
Draw
14.2%
Sport Recife
7.4%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
71.1% 18% 10.9%

Our Initial ML Estimation

74.6% 17.2% 10.4%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Botafogo RJ has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+7.3%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Botafogo RJ's performance.
  • Sport Recife has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-3.5%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Botafogo RJ than the current prediction. (-3.8%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Sport Recife than the current prediction. (+3%)
  • Botafogo RJ - Sport Recife Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.23
    (1.33)
    6.66
    (5.25)
    13.01
    (8.63)
    4.3%
    (5.8%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 3.25
    What is the prediction for Botafogo RJ - Sport Recife?
  • Users Predictions: 9 users predict this event. Botafogo will win (votes: 8 - 88.9%). Recife will win (votes: 1 - 11.1%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Botafogo: 68.4%100%.
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:
    • BTTS - no (votes: 3 - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
    • AH -1.5 - Botafogo (1.58) (votes: 3 - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
    • EH -1 - Botafogo (1.76) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): Botafogo RJ will win (3 of 3 users predict this - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
  • Overall Expert Consensus (including all markets): 7 Selected Experts predict this event. Botafogo (votes: 7 - 100%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 2:0.
  • Preview Facts
    • This match features one of the leaders against an outsider (ranked 6 in the zone Promotion ~ Copa Libertadores (Qualification: ) and 20 in the zone Relegation ~ Serie B Superbet).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Botafogo won 3.
    • Botafogo is showing really good form (last 5 games: 2 wins).
    • Recife is going through a series of losses (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).
    • Botafogo may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • Recently, Recife has had a series of home games.
    • In this match, Botafogo is the undisputed favorite.
    • There will not play in Botafogo: Barrera J. (Muscle Injury) Bastos (Knee Injury) Kaio (Knee Injury) Matheus Martins (Muscle Injury) Montoro A. (Shoulder Injury) Nathan Fernandes (Arm Injury) Neto (Thigh Injury)
    • There will not play in Recife: Denis (Knee Injury) Derik Lacerda (Inactive) Hereda (Health problems) Ze Lucas (International duty) Ze Roberto (Knee Injury)
    • There are questionable in Recife: Pedro Augusto (Hip Injury)
    • In the last 15 head-to-head matches, Botafogo won 8 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 18:12. (average 1.2:0.8).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Botafogo won 5 matches, drew 1 match, lost 1 match, and goals 10:4. (average 1.4:0.6).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Botafogo RJ - Sport Recife were as follows:
    20.07.2025 Sport Recife - Botafogo RJ 0:1
    Latest results of Botafogo RJ
    01.11.2025 Mirassol - Botafogo RJ 0:0
    26.10.2025 Botafogo RJ - Santos 2:2
    19.10.2025 Ceará - Botafogo RJ 0:2
    Latest results of Sport Recife
    15.11.2025 Sport Recife - Flamengo 1:5
    05.11.2025 Sport Recife - Juventude 0:2
    01.11.2025 Flamengo - Sport Recife 3:0
    25.10.2025 Sport Recife - Mirassol 1:2
    Brazilian Serie A Table
    2026
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Palmeiras13102123:101332
    2Flamengo RJ1282224:101426
    3Fluminense1382323:16726
    4Sao Paulo1372417:11623
    5Athletico-PR1371520:15522
    6Bahia1263317:14321
    7Coritiba1354415:13219
    8Botafogo RJ1252524:24017
    9Bragantino1352615:15017
    10Vasco1344518:19-116
    11Gremio1344515:16-116
    12Cruzeiro1344517:21-416
    13Vitoria1243512:17-515
    14Corinthians133649:11-215
    15Atletico-MG1342714:19-514
    16Internacional1335512:14-214
    17Santos1335518:21-314
    18Mirassol1223713:18-59
    19Remo1315713:23-108
    20Chapecoense-SC1215612:24-128

          Promotion ~ Copa Libertadores (Group Stage: )
          Promotion ~ Copa Libertadores (Qualification: )
          Promotion ~ Copa Sudamericana (Group Stage: )
          Relegation ~ Serie B