Mirassol vs Botafogo – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model rates Mirassol at 39%, yet other data sources diverge — this Mirassol vs Botafogo fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Full Analysis
plays host to Mirassol versus Botafogo in Serie A, Regular Season - 28. Kick-off: Saturday 19 September 2026 at 20:00 UTC.
Form
Mirassol (all games): 3W 3D 4L across 10 Serie A fixtures this term — 1.20 PPG. Last five: L L D D L. They are averaging 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.60 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. This season is still relatively young for Mirassol, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Mirassol's form when playing at home: 4W 2D 4L across 10 games at this term (1.40 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.10 goals scored and 1.40 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
Botafogo's overall Serie A record this term: 3W 3D 4L from 10 games (1.20 PPG). Last five: W D L L L. Their scoring rate of 1.10 per game is modest, conceding 1.30 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for Botafogo, so this record blends games from this season and last.
On the road, Botafogo have gone 4W 2D 4L from 10 away fixtures this term (1.40 PPG). Away from home they average 1.30 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
A near-identical PPG reading — 1.20 for Mirassol, 1.20 for Botafogo — means the form record is uninstructive on result selection. The goals and market sections will carry greater evidential weight.
The BTTS picture is exceptionally clear (using home/away splits) — Mirassol register both teams scoring in 70% of relevant games, Botafogo in 70%. Both sides above 70% makes BTTS Yes one of the strongest standalone angles in this fixture.
Head-to-Head
Neither side has dominated this fixture. The last 3 head-to-head meetings have produced 0 wins for Mirassol, 1 for Botafogo and 2 draws — an even split that leaves the H2H largely neutral as a betting input.
These two sides have produced goals at a consistent rate historically, averaging 3.7 per game across 3 meetings. That scoring profile provides genuine support for the Over 2.5 angle. The most recent clash, on 1 Apr 2026, ended 2–3 with Botafogo winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 3.7 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
Trading & In-Play
Mirassol — key trading statistics (62 games, 32 at home): they score before half-time in 78% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 92% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 54% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 72% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 62% of games (home games).
Botafogo — key trading statistics (62 games, 32 at away): they score before half-time in 66% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 62% of the time; BTTS occurs in 41% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 38% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 36%; they fail to score in 31% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Mirassol 61% versus Botafogo 50%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Mirassol 48% | Botafogo 53%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Mirassol 1.43 xG and Botafogo 1.23 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Mirassol attack 0.977 / defence 1.167 | Botafogo attack 0.900 / defence 1.043. League average goals — home 1.404 / away 1.176. Data: 62 Mirassol games / 62 Botafogo games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Mirassol 39% | Draw 31% | Botafogo 30%. Fair-value odds: Mirassol 2.56 | Draw 3.23 | Botafogo 3.33. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 31% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 50% | BTTS probability 56% | Total xG 2.66. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 50%/50% — the total xG of 2.66 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 56% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Final Verdict
Poisson rates Mirassol as the most likely outcome at 39% — marginal model lean. Draw probability of 31% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Mirassol if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 30% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
Poisson projects 2.66 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 50% probability — Poisson-only — limited corroboration conviction — though H2H averaging only 3.7 goals per meeting points in the other direction.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 56% on Yes. Form rates corroborate: Mirassol 70% | Botafogo 70% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 30% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Mirassol vs Botafogo | Competition: Serie A, Regular Season - 28 | Venue: • Kick-off: Saturday 19 Sep 2026, 20:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Mirassol 39% | Draw 31% | Botafogo 30% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 50% | BTTS 56% | xG Mirassol 1.43 / Botafogo 1.23 • Poisson strength factors: Mirassol attack 0.977 / def 1.167 | Botafogo attack 0.900 / def 1.043 | league avg home 1.404 / away 1.176 • Poisson stance: Mirassol (39%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.43
Mirassol xG
Expected Goals
1.23
Botafogo xG
56%
BTTS
77%
Over 1.5
50%
Over 2.5
28%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Mirassol vs Botafogo kick off?
Mirassol vs Botafogo is scheduled to kick off at 20:00 on Saturday 19 September 2026.
What competition is Mirassol vs Botafogo part of?
Mirassol vs Botafogo is a Regular Season - 28 fixture in the Serie A (Brazil).
Who is favourite to win Mirassol vs Botafogo?
Our statistical model gives Mirassol a 39% chance of winning, Botafogo a 30% chance, and a 31% chance of a draw — making Mirassol the favourite.
Will both teams score in Mirassol vs Botafogo?
Our model estimates a 56% probability that both Mirassol and Botafogo will score (BTTS).
Will Mirassol vs Botafogo have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 50%.
What is the head-to-head record between Mirassol and Botafogo?
Record (3 meetings): Mirassol 0W | Draws 2 | Botafogo 1W.
What form are Mirassol and Botafogo in?
Mirassol (all comps): 3W-3D-4L in 10 | 1.20 PPG | GF 1.00 / GA 1.60 | L5 L-L-D-D-L. Botafogo (all comps): 3W-3D-4L in 10 | 1.20 PPG | GF 1.10 / GA 1.30 | L5 W-D-L-L-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
The model rates Mirassol's attack at 0.98x the league average against Botafogo's defence at 1.04x — combine the two and it projects 1.43 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — Botafogo's attack (0.90x) against Mirassol's defence (1.17x) — and the away total comes out at 1.23.
These ratings are built from 62/62 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 13.9% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 2-1 (8.8%), 0-0 (8.6%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 31% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Mirassol Win
39%
2.55
31%
3.26
30%
3.32
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.3%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
10.0%
Home win
2 – 1
8.8%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.43
Mirassol xG
Total xG
2.66
1.23
Botafogo xG
2.55
39%
Home win
3.26
31%
Draw
3.32
30%
Away win
Goals Markets
74%
Over 1.5
1.35
26%
Under 1.5
3.85
50%
Over 2.5
2.00
50%
Under 2.5
2.00
28%
Over 3.5
3.57
72%
Under 3.5
1.39
13%
Over 4.5
7.69
87%
Under 4.5
1.15
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
56%
BTTS Yes
1.78
44%
BTTS No
2.29
Clean Sheet
29%
3.43
24%
4.18
Win to Nil
11%
8.76
7%
13.87
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7.0 | 8.6 | 5.3 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 10.0 | 12.3 | 7.6 | 3.1 | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 7.1 | 8.8 | 5.4 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 3.4 | 4.2 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Mirassol vs Botafogo?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.9%.
How many goals are Mirassol and Botafogo expected to score?
The model projects 1.43 expected goals for Mirassol and 1.23 for Botafogo, a combined total of 2.66.
How confident is the prediction model for Mirassol vs Botafogo?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 39%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Across their last 62 outings, Mirassol have picked up 1.48 PPG on a 24W 20D 18L record — L-L-D-D-L across the most recent five. The sample for Mirassol is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Botafogo's form line: 25W 18D 19L from 62 games, 1.50 PPG, last five W-D-L-L-L. The sample for Botafogo is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.48 PPG for Mirassol against 1.50 for Botafogo. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
How They Fare by Venue
On home soil, Mirassol have posted 1.94 PPG from 32 outings (17W 11D 4L). That's noticeably better than their 1.48 PPG overall — Mirassol are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
On the road, Botafogo have gone 10W 9D 13L from 32 away games — 1.22 PPG when travelling.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Mirassol come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Attack vs Defence
Mirassol are averaging 1.44 goals scored and 1.23 conceded per game recently; Botafogo are on 1.53 scored and 1.26 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Mirassol have seen both teams score in 61% of their recent games.
Last 62 Results — Serie A
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Mirassol
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Botafogo
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Mirassol and Botafogo in coming into this match?
Mirassol have gone 24W 20D 18L in their last 62 games (1.48 PPG), while Botafogo have gone 25W 18D 19L in their last 62 (1.50 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Mirassol at home or Botafogo away?
Mirassol's home record (1.94 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Mirassol at home: 1.94 PPG; Botafogo away: 1.22 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 3 times that we have on record, stretching back to September 2025 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 1 year. Every recorded meeting has come in Serie A. They last met on 1 April 2026, roughly 5 months ago.
Last 3 Meetings
0
Mirassol
2
Draws
1
Botafogo
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Mirassol and Botafogo?
From 3 meetings on record, Mirassol have won 0, Botafogo have won 1, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Mirassol and Botafogo last play each other?
They last met on 1 April 2026, when Botafogo 3-2 Mirassol.
Who has won more matches between Mirassol and Botafogo?
Botafogo have the better head-to-head record, with 1 wins from 3 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Mirassol are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 78% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 47% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 12% of those situations.
Botafogo are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 66% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 12% of those situations.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Mirassol 72%, Botafogo 41% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 62% (Mirassol) and 38% (Botafogo).
On the defensive side: Botafogo in 31%; Botafogo in 41%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Mirassol home games / Botafogo away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Mirassol play Botafogo?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 72% of Mirassol's games and 41% of Botafogo's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Mirassol vs Botafogo usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 62% of Mirassol's recent games and 38% of Botafogo's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Mirassol and Botafogo tend to score early?
Mirassol have had a goal before half-time in 78% of their recent matches, Botafogo in 66% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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