Wednesday , 30 September 2026

America FC vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2023
America FC
1 – 2
Full Time
Botafogo FR
Wed 18 Oct 2023 · 23:00 UTC Independencia HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 60' Junior Santos
Ale 72' Y

Overview

Match Preview

America FC vs Botafogo FR — Serie A at Independencia.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 CR Flamengo 28 60
2 SE Palmeiras 28 57
3 CA Paranaense 28 49
4 Fluminense FC 28 48
5 EC Bahia 28 46
6 Cruzeiro EC 28 45
7 CA Mineiro 27 40
8 Santos FC 27 38
9 Coritiba FBC 28 38
10 RB Bragantino 27 36
11 Sao Paulo FC 27 36
12 Botafogo FR 28 35
13 EC Vitoria 28 33
14 SC Corinthians Paulista 28 32
15 Mirassol FC 28 32
16 CR Vasco da Gama 27 31
17 Gremio FBPA 28 29
18 SC Internacional 28 28
19 Clube do Remo 28 23
20 Chapecoense AF 27 18

Head-to-Head

2
2
3
America FC 7 games · Avg 1.4 goals Botafogo FR
Last 5 meetings
2023-10-18 America FC 1–2 Botafogo FR 2023-05-28 Botafogo FR 2–0 America FC 2022-09-11 Botafogo FR 0–0 America FC 2022-05-22 America FC 1–1 Botafogo FR 2018-09-16 Botafogo FR 1–0 America FC

Recent Form

America FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Oct Botafogo FR H 1–2 L
08 Oct Fortaleza EC A 2–3 L
01 Oct Cruzeiro EC A 1–1 D
25 Sep CR Vasco da Gama H 0–1 L
20 Sep RB Bragantino H 0–2 L
15 Sep Cuiaba EC A 2–2 D
Botafogo FR
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Oct America FC A 2–1 W
08 Oct Fluminense FC A 2–0 W
02 Oct Goiás EC H 1–1 D
22 Sep SC Corinthians Paulista A 0–1 L
17 Sep CA Mineiro A 0–1 L
03 Sep CR Flamengo H 1–2 L

Key Stats

29% Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
14% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
18% Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Botafogo FR
0-15
5/5
16-30
2/4
31-45
4/4
46-60
4/3
61-75
4/3
76+
8/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Botafogo FR
Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira 9 G 2 A
Arthur Cabral 7 G 1 A
Edenilson 4 G 2 A
Matheus Martins 4 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Independencia. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' Iago Maidana has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 10' Danilo Barbosa, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 15' America FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 20' It looks like no one’s ball. America FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 22' Junior Santos has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 22 minutes.
  • 27' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Bastos made 368 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 32' The energy levels are beginning to show. Fabian Bustos might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 37' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Luis Henrique suffering a number of foals already.
  • 39' Martin Benitez makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and America FC are in front.
  • 44' Botafogo FR are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 49' America FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Botafogo FR backline.
  • 50' Junior Santos adds to his 1 season tally! Botafogo FR lead 1-2 — and this changes everything.
  • 55' Brazil international Hugo Flahaut has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 58' Marlon is replacing Nicolas Vichiatto for the America FC side.
  • 60' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Junior Santos on 60 minutes.
  • 64' Another substitution for Botafogo FR to replace Adryelson by Philipe Sampaio on 64 minute.
  • 65' America FC ring the changes. Martin Benitez has done his job and it is now time for Juan Cazares to step up.
  • 68' The supporters are chanting for Luis Henrique. He replaces Joao Victor on 68 minute.
  • 72' It’s a booking for America FC player. Ale gets a Yellow card.
  • 77' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 81' The Botafogo FR manager makes a substitution. Junior Santos departs to be replaced by Bastos.
  • 82' The Botafogo FR manager makes a substitution. Tiquinho Soares departs to be replaced by Diego Costa.
  • 87' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • Botafogo FR celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

America FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Fabian Bustos

Botafogo FR Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Junior Santos 3
Aloisio 2
Erison 1
Luis Henrique 1
Martin Benitez 1
Juninho 1
Juninho 1
Rodrigo Lindoso 1

Head to Head

2023-10-18 America FC 1–2 Botafogo FR 2023-05-28 Botafogo FR 2–0 America FC 2022-09-11 Botafogo FR 0–0 America FC 2022-05-22 America FC 1–1 Botafogo FR 2018-09-16 Botafogo FR 1–0 America FC

America FC Form

2023-10-18 America FC 1–2 Botafogo FR L 2023-10-08 Fortaleza EC 3–2 America FC L 2023-10-01 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 America FC D 2023-09-25 America FC 0–1 CR Vasco da Gama L 2023-09-20 America FC 0–2 RB Bragantino L 2023-09-15 Cuiaba EC 2–2 America FC D

Botafogo FR Form

2023-10-18 America FC 1–2 Botafogo FR W 2023-10-08 Fluminense FC 0–2 Botafogo FR W 2023-10-02 Botafogo FR 1–1 Goiás EC D 2023-09-22 SC Corinthians Paulista 1–0 Botafogo FR L 2023-09-17 CA Mineiro 1–0 Botafogo FR L 2023-09-03 Botafogo FR 1–2 CR Flamengo L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.92 America FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.24 Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for: Botafogo FR or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 64%

Match Result

✓ Correct
America FC27% Draw31% Botafogo FR42%
Actual: Botafogo FR win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes44% 0% No56%
Avg goals/match: 2.16
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 86%
14%
± 1.5 64%
36%
± 2.5 36%
64%
± 3.5 18%
82%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

America FC or Draw
58%
Draw or Botafogo FR
73%
America FC or Botafogo FR
69%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
America FC19% Draw53% Botafogo FR28%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
13.9%
0 – 1
13.1%
1 – 0
9.4%
0 – 2
8.5%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
5.8%
2 – 0
4.6%
2 – 2
3.7%
0 – 3
3.5%
1 – 3
3.3%
3 – 1
1.8%

Asian Handicap — America FC

Handicap America FC covers Push Botafogo FR covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 7% 91%
-1.5 9% — 91%
-1 9% 17% 74%
-0.5 26% — 74%
+0.5 58% — 42%
+1 58% 23% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 12% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

America FC keeps clean sheet
30% ✓
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
41% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.