Botafogo FR vs America FC, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Botafogo FR vs America FC — Serie A .
- Botafogo FR 17 games · 22 pts (2026/26)
- America FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE Palmeiras | 18 | 41 |
| 2 | CR Flamengo | 17 | 34 |
| 3 | Fluminense FC | 18 | 31 |
| 4 | CA Paranaense | 18 | 30 |
| 5 | RB Bragantino | 18 | 29 |
| 6 | EC Bahia | 17 | 26 |
| 7 | Coritiba FBC | 18 | 26 |
| 8 | Sao Paulo FC | 18 | 25 |
| 9 | CA Mineiro | 18 | 24 |
| 10 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 18 | 24 |
| 11 | Cruzeiro EC | 18 | 24 |
| 12 | Botafogo FR | 17 | 22 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 17 | 22 |
| 14 | SC Internacional | 18 | 21 |
| 15 | Santos FC | 18 | 21 |
| 16 | Grêmio FBPA | 18 | 21 |
| 17 | CR Vasco da Gama | 18 | 20 |
| 18 | Clube do Remo | 18 | 18 |
| 19 | Mirassol FC | 17 | 16 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 17 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May | America FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 20 May | Fluminense FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 14 May | Goiás EC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 11 May | SC Corinthians Paulista | H | 3–0 | W |
| 07 May | CA Mineiro | H | 2–0 | W |
| 30 Apr | CR Flamengo | A | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May | Botafogo FR | A | 0–2 | L |
| 20 May | Fortaleza EC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 14 May | Cruzeiro EC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 10 May | RB Bragantino | A | 2–2 | D |
| 07 May | Cuiaba EC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Apr | Santos FC | A | 2–3 | L |
Key Stats
29%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
14%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
12%
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
2/2
46-60
2/1
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 referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Botafogo FR is hosting America FC for another epic battle.
- 3' Botafogo FR is taking the lead after the goal scored by Junior Santos on 3.
- 8' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 13' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Luis Henrique made 341 appearances and scored 12 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 18' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Botafogo FR that had 341 games and scored 352 goals.
- 23' 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.
- 28' America FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 28.
- 33' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 37' A meaty challenge results in booking for Victor Leandro Cuesta on 37.
- 42' America FC is showing some good football. However, America FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 44' A meaty challenge results in booking for Adryelson on 44.
- 45' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Renato Marques.
- 46' The whistle greets Renato Marques as he departs to be replaced by Aloisio.
- 51' The referee calls foul for Iago Maidana. He receives a Yellow card.
- 56' It’s high time Vágner Mancini made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 60' GOAL! Luis Henrique scores on 60.
- 62' Another change for America FC made on 62 minute. Felipe Azevedo leaves to be changed by Gonzalo Mastriani.
- 67' It looks like no one’s ball. Botafogo FR is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 68' The Botafogo FR manager makes a substitution. Luis Henrique departs to be replaced by Joao Victor.
- 73' Marcinho is having his name booked by the referee on 73.
- 75' Another substitution for America FC to replace Everaldo by Mateus Goncalves on 75 minute.
- 80' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 81' America FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ale is hanging Leandro Martinez on the field on 81 minute.
- 86' The travelling America FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 90' Another change for Botafogo FR made on 90 minute. Carlos Eduardo leaves to be changed by Janderson.
- The final score is 2-0.
Lineups
Botafogo FR Lineups
Starting XI
-
34
Adryelson ↓ Philipe Sampaio 62'
- 12
- 37
- 21
- 6
- 24
-
18
Lucas Fernandes ↓ Rai 90'
-
11
Luis Henrique ↓ Joao Victor 68'
- 17
- 15
-
33
Carlos Eduardo ↓ Janderson 90'
Bench
- 43
-
94
Philipe Sampaio ↑ 62'
-
7
Joao Victor ↑ 68'
- 10
- 20
- 62
- 22
- 16
- 52
- 4
-
75
Rai ↑ 90'
-
39
Janderson ↑ 90'
Coach
Luis Castro
America FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 21
- 3
- 22
-
37
Everaldo ↓ Mateus Goncalves 75'
- 14
- 4
- 25
-
78
Renato Marques ↓ Aloisio 46'
-
5
Leandro Martinez ↓ Ale 81'
-
28
Breno Cascardo ↓ Juninho 62'
Bench
- 45
-
27
Mateus Goncalves ↑ 75'
- 9
- 87
-
17
Gonzalo Mastriani ↑ 62'
- 65
- 1
-
16
Ale ↑ 81'
- 6
-
8
Juninho ↑ 62'
-
99
Aloisio ↑ 46'
- 36
Coach
Vágner Mancini
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Junior Santos | 3 |
| Aloisio | 2 |
| Juninho | 1 |
| Rodrigo Lindoso | 1 |
| Rodrigo Lindoso | 1 |
| Erison | 1 |
| Luis Henrique | 1 |
| Martin Benitez | 1 |
Head to Head
Botafogo FR Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.47
Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.78
America FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 61% + Under — clean sheet likely 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Botafogo FR win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.25
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Botafogo FR or Draw
82%
Draw or America FC
45%
Botafogo FR or America FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Botafogo FR win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14.5%
1 – 1
12.9%
0 – 0
12.7%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.6%
0 – 1
7%
3 – 0
5.3%
1 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
4.3%
2 – 2
3.4%
0 – 2
3%
4 – 0
2%
Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR
| Handicap | Botafogo FR covers | Push | America FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 16% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 25% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 13% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
46%
✗
America FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

