America FC vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
America FC vs Botafogo FR — Serie A at Independencia.
- America FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Botafogo FR 21 games · 30 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE Palmeiras | 23 | 48 |
| 2 | CR Flamengo | 21 | 42 |
| 3 | CA Paranaense | 23 | 41 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 23 | 38 |
| 5 | EC Bahia | 22 | 33 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro EC | 22 | 33 |
| 7 | RB Bragantino | 22 | 32 |
| 8 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 22 | 32 |
| 9 | Coritiba FBC | 23 | 31 |
| 10 | Botafogo FR | 21 | 30 |
| 11 | CA Mineiro | 21 | 29 |
| 12 | Sao Paulo FC | 22 | 27 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 22 | 26 |
| 14 | Gremio FBPA | 21 | 25 |
| 15 | SC Internacional | 22 | 23 |
| 16 | Mirassol FC | 21 | 23 |
| 17 | Santos FC | 21 | 22 |
| 18 | CR Vasco da Gama | 21 | 22 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 22 | 22 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 21 | 10 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (7 games)
14%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
19%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
Botafogo FR this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Botafogo FR
0-15
5/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
4/2
46-60
2/3
61-75
4/3
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Botafogo FR
| Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira | 7 G | 2 A |
| Arthur Cabral | 7 G | 1 A |
| Edenilson | 4 G | 2 A |
| Matheus Martins | 4 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Botafogo FR kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 15' Argentina international Leandro Martinez has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 20' A quiet spell here at Independencia. America FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 22' Assisted by Carlos Eduardo with the perfectly-timed delivery and Junior Santos makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 27' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 27 minutes.
- 32' 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 Juninho suffering a number of foals already.
- 37' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 39' Against the run of play, Martin Benitez has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 44' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His America FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 49' The 39-year-old Matheus Cavichioli has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 50' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Junior Santos makes it 1-2.
- 55' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
- 58' It is a substitution in America FC team. Nicolas Vichiatto is replaced by Marlon on 58 minute.
- 60' Junior Santos catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 60.
- 64' Another change for Botafogo FR made on 64 minute. Adryelson leaves to be changed by Philipe Sampaio.
- 65' The America FC manager makes a substitution. Martin Benitez departs to be replaced by Juan Cazares.
- 68' Botafogo FR manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Luis Henrique is hanging Joao Victor on the field on 68 minute.
- 72' The referee calls foul for Ale. He receives a Yellow card.
- 77' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 81' A change in the Botafogo FR ranks — Junior Santos exits the field as Bastos enters on 81.
- 82' Fresh legs for Botafogo FR! Diego Costa comes on to replace Tiquinho Soares.
- 87' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. America FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- Full Time. Botafogo FR beats America FC
Lineups
America FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 45
- 8
- 3
- 22
- 30
- 10
- 17
- 1
- 36
- 5
Bench
- –
- 37
- 33
- 9
- –
- 23
- 16
- 6
- 28
- 18
- 75
- –
Coach
Fabian Bustos
Botafogo FR Lineups
Starting XI
-
34
Adryelson ↓ Philipe Sampaio 64'
- 12
-
37
Junior Santos ↓ Bastos 81'
-
9
Tiquinho Soares ↓ Diego Costa 82'
- 24
-
14
Gabriel ↓ Danilo Barbosa 64'
- 15
-
7
Joao Victor ↓ Luis Henrique 68'
- 17
- 16
- 33
Bench
-
19
Diego Costa ↑ 82'
-
94
Philipe Sampaio ↑ 64'
-
11
Luis Henrique ↑ 68'
- 43
-
5
Danilo Barbosa ↑ 64'
- 1
-
–
Bastos ↑ 81'
- 20
- 75
- 31
- 39
- 4
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Junior Santos | 3 |
| Aloisio | 2 |
| Luis Henrique | 1 |
| Martin Benitez | 1 |
| Juninho | 1 |
| Juninho | 1 |
| Rodrigo Lindoso | 1 |
| Rodrigo Lindoso | 1 |
Head to Head
America FC Form
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
✓ CorrectActual: Botafogo FR win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
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
✓ CorrectActual: 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.