We should have a noteworthy contrast in quality between these sides based on results so far, with Botafogo in front of Volta Redonda by 11 points.
- Botafogo have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Volta Redonda is in the worst form (1-0-5)
Botafogo and Volta Redonda should both be in good shape for this meeting, as there's been enough days for both of them to train and rest since their last matches.
Botafogo form and stats
Botafogo have played 5 Carioca Serie A games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 4-0-1 (wins-draws-losses).
No payout for Botafogo in their previous match, an away game at Portuguesa RJ that ended in defeat 3-5.
Ahead of that match, Botafogo lost 1-3 at home to Flamengo.With an average of more than two goals per home game in the league (11 in 5 games), Botafogo's attacking play is working. Botafogo's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 6 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Volta Redonda form and stats
Still no away game victory in the Carioca Serie A for Volta Redonda with 1 draw and 2 losses from their first 3 attempts. The loyal fans travelling with their beloved Volta Redonda have enjoyed the stadium food more than the matches as the visitors have gone ten consecutive matches without winning on the road. The last time three points were secured away was the Botafogo PB game.
The manager Neto was unhappy after their last game, played at their home stadium Estádio Municipal General Raulino de Oliveira. Redonda suffered a 1-2 loss to Resende (placed 5th).
A 2-3 loss hosting Nova Iguacu before that.There's been a serious shortage of goals from Volta Redonda's away games in the league this season with only 1 goal from 3 matches. In the opposite end, Redonda have conceded 5 goals in their away games.
Head 2 Head
Botafogo-Volta Redonda H2H statistics last ten meetings regardless of arena: Botafogo four wins, Volta Redonda two wins, four draws. four of these ten matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Botafogo missing players
Volta Redonda missing players
| Botafogo | Volta Redonda | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 9 | 5 | 1 | Played | P | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| 5 | 4 | 1 | Won | W | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| 17 | 11 | 2 | Scored | S | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| 14 | 6 | 0 | Conceded | C | 3 | 5 | 15 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 89% |
| 89% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 67% | 67% |
| 56% | 60% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 33% | 56% |
| 33% | 40% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 0% | 33% |
| 22% | 20% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 22% |
| 67% | 60% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 33% | 44% |
| 33% | 40% | 100% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 22% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 100% | 67% | 44% |
| 6.2 | 6.2 | 6 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 6 | 4.3 | 5.8 |
| 6.8 | 6.8 | 8 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 10 | 6.7 | 6.1 |
| 3.2 | 3.6 | 4 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 3 | 3.3 | 3.2 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | 10.6 | 9 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 5 | 7 | 10.7 |
| 4.4 | 5.4 | 3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3 | 2.7 | 3.4 |
| 42% | 41% | 67% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 12% | 32% |
| 13.4 | 13.8 | 12 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 15 | 13.3 | 11.3 |
| 4.7 | 5.2 | 5 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 7 | 5.7 | 4.7 |
- All of Botafogo's home-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Botafogo have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Botafogo have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Volta Redonda have scored away.
- Botafogo have scored in all their matches so far.
- Botafogo haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Volta Redonda have the fewest scored goals (1) away in Carioca Serie A
- Volta Redonda have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- Volta Redonda have yet to win a game away.
- Volta Redonda is in the worst form (1-0-5)
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Fluminense | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 27 |
| 2 | Flamengo | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 23 |
| 3 | Vasco da Gama | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 19 |
| 4 | Botafogo | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 16 |
| 5 | Resende | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | -3 | 12 |
| 6 | Portuguesa RJ | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 6 | -1 | 11 |
| 7 | Madureira | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | -5 | 11 |
| 8 | Nova Iguacu | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 13 | -7 | 11 |
| 9 | Audax Rio | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 9 | -5 | 10 |
| 10 | Bangu | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 10 | -6 | 9 |
| 11 | Boavista | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 12 | -3 | 5 |
| 12 | Volta Redonda | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -5 | 5 |
