Serie BSerie B
Saturday, 18 July 2026Last updated 14:56
Londrina

Londrina

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DW
00
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Botafogo SP

Botafogo SP

Away
DWL
Estadio Vitorino Goncalves Dias
GoalVio prediction
45% confidence
Londrina(45%)
Most likely exact score2-1
Win probability
Londrina
45%
Draw
35%
Botafogo SP
20%
Predicted winner is based on the highest win probability.
Intelligence snapshot
Attack
Londrina
94
Botafogo SP
73
Defence
Londrina
82
Botafogo SP
39
Momentum
Londrina
67
Botafogo SP
44
Danger (xG)
Londrina
3.13
Botafogo SP
1.80
Both teams to score
Yes

The model projects 1.47 xG for Londrina and 1.23 xG for Botafogo SP. Botafogo SP's projected xG of 1.23 is not sufficient to make scoring a reliable expectation — the model does not see them generating enough high-quality chances to break through.The projected 1-0 scoreline features a clean sheet for one side. With only 1 goal expected in total, the match is projected to be a tight, low-scoring affair where one goal may be enough to decide the contest.Londrina's Defensive Stability Score (82) comfortably exceeds the opposition's Attack Score (73). That structural defensive advantage is the clearest reason the model does not project both teams scoring.

Over 2.5 goals
Yes

The model projects a combined xG of 2.71 — elevated attacking volume. A combined xG below 2.5 is the model's primary signal that the match is unlikely to produce more than two goals, and this fixture falls below that threshold.The projected 1-0 scoreline stays under the 2.5-goal mark. Only 1 goal is expected in the most likely outcome — the model sees this as a tight, low-scoring contest where one goal could be decisive.

xG for (Londrina)
3.13
avg per match
xG for (Botafogo SP)
1.80
avg per match
xG against (Londrina)
1.05
avg per match
xG against (Botafogo SP)
1.50
avg per match

Momentum trend

last 5 matches
LondrinaLondrina
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Botafogo SPBotafogo SP
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Probability breakdown

45% confidence
Londrina45%
Draw35%
Botafogo SP20%

Londrina leads with 45% — the model's highest-probability outcome for this fixture.

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Analysis

Londrina Backed to Win — Model Projects 2-1

Londrina take on Botafogo SP in Serie B.

Key factors

: 🏟️ Home Advantage Goalvio applies an 8% xG boost for home teams based on empirical data showing home sides score 10–15% more goals at their own ground. Londrina's Elo-adjusted home strength gives them a 60% expected score in this fixture — a factor that tips the balance when the underlying numbers are close.
: ⚠️ Upset Risk Botafogo SP have won 2 of their last 10 matches — a run of form that keeps this fixture competitive. While Londrina carry the stronger underlying metrics, Botafogo SP's recent results mean the gap is narrower than the headline verdict implies.

Why GoalVio backs this

Londrina have a structural home advantage that the model quantifies directly. Goalvio applies an 8% xG boost for home teams — empirically derived from home sides scoring 10–15% more goals on their own ground. The Elo model gives Londrina a 60% expected score in this fixture. When the underlying metrics are otherwise close, home advantage is often the decisive tipping factor.

Biggest risk: The xG gap between these sides is narrow — a small swing in form, a set-piece goal, or a tactical adjustment could flip the result. The model favours Londrina, but this is not a fixture where the outcome is a foregone conclusion. If Botafogo SP score first, the game becomes genuinely open.

Risk factors

  • The xG gap is narrow at 0.24 — a small swing in form or tactics could flip the result.
  • Live conditions — weather, team news, and in-game momentum — can always override statistical projections.
  • The Poisson model works on averages — individual moments of quality can decide matches that data suggests should be close.

Recent form

Londrina

Londrina

D
@ America Mineiro
13 Jul 2026
11
xG 1.8
W
vs CRB
4 Jul 2026
50
D
@ Cuiaba
26 Jun 2026
22
W
vs Athletic Club
20 Jun 2026
20
L
vs São Bernardo
12 May 2026
02
Botafogo SP

Botafogo SP

D
@ Sport Recife
11 Jul 2026
33
W
vs Avai
6 Jul 2026
31
L
vs CRB
1 Jul 2026
01
W
@ Ceara
20 Jun 2026
10
L
@ Vila Nova
9 Jun 2026
01
xG 0.6

Frequently asked questions

Who will win Londrina vs Botafogo SP?

GoalVio's model predicts Londrina to win with 45% confidence.

What is the predicted score for Londrina vs Botafogo SP?

The most likely scoreline according to GoalVio's Skellam-DC model is 2-1.

Will both teams score in Londrina vs Botafogo SP?

GoalVio's model predicts BTTS: Yes — both teams are expected to score.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Londrina vs Botafogo SP?

GoalVio's model predicts Over 2.5 Goals: Yes.

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