Botafogo FR vs América FC, Serie A 2022 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Botafogo FR vs América FC — Serie A .
- Botafogo FR 31 games · 39 pts (2026/26)
- América FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CR Flamengo | 31 | 67 |
| 2 | SE Palmeiras | 31 | 66 |
| 3 | CA Paranaense | 31 | 53 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 31 | 51 |
| 5 | Cruzeiro EC | 31 | 51 |
| 6 | CA Mineiro | 31 | 50 |
| 7 | EC Bahia | 31 | 49 |
| 8 | Santos FC | 31 | 45 |
| 9 | Sao Paulo FC | 31 | 42 |
| 10 | RB Bragantino | 31 | 41 |
| 11 | Botafogo FR | 31 | 39 |
| 12 | Coritiba FBC | 31 | 39 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 31 | 37 |
| 14 | Mirassol FC | 31 | 36 |
| 15 | CR Vasco da Gama | 30 | 35 |
| 16 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 31 | 33 |
| 17 | SC Internacional | 31 | 32 |
| 18 | Gremio FBPA | 31 | 31 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 31 | 26 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 30 | 18 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep | América FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 04 Sep | Fortaleza EC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 28 Aug | CR Flamengo | H | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Aug | EC Juventude | A | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Aug | AC Goianiense | H | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Aug | Ceará SC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep | Botafogo FR | A | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Sep | Coritiba FBC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 28 Aug | CA Mineiro | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Aug | CA Paranaense | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Aug | Santos FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Aug | EC Juventude | A | 1–0 | W |
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
6/5
16-30
2/5
31-45
5/4
46-60
5/4
61-75
4/3
76+
8/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Botafogo FR
| Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira | 10 G | 2 A |
| Arthur Cabral | 7 G | 1 A |
| Edenilson | 4 G | 2 A |
| Matheus Martins | 4 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Botafogo FR welcome America FC for this crunch clash at .
- 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Victor Leandro Cuesta made 340 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' It is a cagey affair so far. Botafogo FR in their trying to find a way past America FC's compact .
- 20' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 24' That is a Yellow card for America FC. Leandro Martinez will be fuming at that decision.
- 29' Botafogo FR is showing some good football. However, Botafogo FR are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 34' international Ale has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 36' America FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 36.
- 41' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 46' Renzo Saravia, a Argentina defender, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 51' Henrique Almeida needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 56' Both keepers have barely been tested. Botafogo FR and America FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 61' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 63' Another change for America FC made on 63 minute. Henrique Almeida leaves to be changed by Gonzalo Mastriani.
- 64' A change in the America FC ranks — Henrique Almeida exits the field as Gonzalo Mastriani enters on 64.
- 65' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Joao Victor.
- 65' The America FC manager makes a substitution. Leandro Martinez departs to be replaced by Ale.
- 67' Gabriel gets the nod from Botafogo FR. He replaces Lucas Fernandes and will look to change the dynamic.
- 70' Lucas Piazon is ready to make an impact after coming on for Joao Victor at the 70 minute mark.
- 71' Fresh legs for America FC! Matheusinho comes on to replace Everaldo.
- 76' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Botafogo FR and America FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 77' Aloisio is ready to make an impact after coming on for Felipe Azevedo at the 77 minute mark.
- 78' Controversy at the stadium! Lucas Kal argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 83' Botafogo FR are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined America FC backline.
- 84' The referee has no hesitation. Marlon is booked for America FC — Yellow card on 84.
- 87' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Aloisio.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Botafogo FR Lineups
Starting XI
- 34
- 21
- 9
- 2
- 6
-
18
Lucas Fernandes ↓ Gabriel 67'
-
29
Joao Victor ↓ Lucas Piazon 70'
- 15
- 1
- 33
- 47
Bench
- 12
- 4
- 37
-
43
Lucas Piazon ↑ 70'
- 5
-
14
Gabriel ↑ 67'
- 94
- 99
- 90
- 22
- 40
- 36
Coach
Luis Castro
América FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Felipe Azevedo ↓ Aloisio 77'
- 45
- 21
-
37
Everaldo ↓ Matheusinho 71'
- 27
- 1
- 6
- 8
- 33
- 19
-
80
Leandro Martinez ↓ Ale 65'
Bench
- 5
-
3
Iago Maidana ↑ 77'
- 22
- 9
- 34
-
17
Gonzalo Mastriani ↑ 63'
-
30
Ale ↑ 65'
- 12
- 2
- 28
-
7
Matheusinho ↑ 71'
-
99
Aloisio ↑ 77'
Coach
Vágner Mancini
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Junior Santos | 3 |
| Aloisio | 2 |
| Rodrigo Lindoso | 1 |
| Erison | 1 |
| Luis Henrique | 1 |
| Martin Benitez | 1 |
| Juninho | 1 |
| Juninho | 1 |
Head to Head
Botafogo FR Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.8
Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.8
América FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 78% + Botafogo FR or Draw 69%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.6
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 1.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 2.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 3.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
| ± 4.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
Double Chance
Botafogo FR or Draw
69%
Draw or América FC
67%
Botafogo FR or América FC
64%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
14.6%
0 – 1
14.5%
1 – 1
13.9%
2 – 0
6%
0 – 2
6%
2 – 1
5.2%
1 – 2
5.2%
2 – 2
2.3%
3 – 0
1.6%
0 – 3
1.6%
3 – 1
1.4%
Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR
| Handicap | Botafogo FR covers | Push | América FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 8% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 20% | 70% |
| -0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 20% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 8% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
América FC keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

