Botafogo FR vs America FC, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Botafogo FR vs America FC — Serie A .
- Botafogo FR 21 games · 30 pts (2026/26)
- America FC 0 games · 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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' In just a few seconds will turn into a battlefield for Botafogo FR and America FC.
- 3' The Brazil Junior Santos breaks the deadlock on 3 minutes. 1-0!
- 8' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 13' A quiet spell here at . Botafogo FR seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 18' China international Aloisio has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 23' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Botafogo FR side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 28' Botafogo FR are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 33' Botafogo FR are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined America FC backline.
- 37' Victor Leandro Cuesta picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 42' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 44' A moment of madness from Adryelson on 44 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Botafogo FR will be frustrated.
- 45' A moment of madness from Renato Marques on 45 minutes earns him a Yellow card. America FC will be frustrated.
- 46' America FC make a change. Renato Marques trudges off to be replaced by Aloisio on 46 minutes.
- 51' Iago Maidana is having his name booked by the referee on 51.
- 56' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 60' Against the run of play, Luis Henrique has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 62' America FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Gonzalo Mastriani is hanging Felipe Azevedo on the field on 62 minute.
- 67' Botafogo FR are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against America FC's shape.
- 68' The whistle greets Luis Henrique as he departs to be replaced by Joao Victor.
- 73' It’s a booking for America FC player. Marcinho gets a Yellow card.
- 75' A change in the America FC ranks — Everaldo exits the field as Mateus Goncalves enters on 75.
- 80' Lucas Fernandes has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 81' A change in the America FC ranks — Leandro Martinez exits the field as Ale enters on 81.
- 86' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Botafogo FR and America FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 90' Carlos Eduardo makes way for Janderson at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Botafogo FR.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Botafogo FR take all three points.
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 |
| Martin Benitez | 1 |
| Juninho | 1 |
| Juninho | 1 |
| Rodrigo Lindoso | 1 |
| Rodrigo Lindoso | 1 |
| Erison | 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.