Botafogo FR vs CA Mineiro, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Botafogo FR vs CA Mineiro — Serie A at Estadio Nilton Santos.
- Botafogo FR 34 games · 42 pts (2026/26)
- CA Mineiro 34 games · 50 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Flavio Rodrigues De Souza
- Referee Alex Ang Ribeiro
- Referee Neuza Ines Back
- Referee Joao Ennio Sobral
10 games this season
🟨 2.6/game
⚽ 7.0 goals/game
🟥 3 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CR Flamengo | 34 | 76 |
| 2 | SE Palmeiras | 34 | 73 |
| 3 | Cruzeiro EC | 34 | 60 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 34 | 57 |
| 5 | CA Paranaense | 34 | 54 |
| 6 | EC Bahia | 34 | 53 |
| 7 | CA Mineiro | 34 | 50 |
| 8 | RB Bragantino | 34 | 47 |
| 9 | Santos FC | 34 | 47 |
| 10 | São Paulo FC | 34 | 44 |
| 11 | Botafogo FR | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Coritiba FBC | 34 | 42 |
| 13 | CR Vasco da Gama | 33 | 41 |
| 14 | Mirassol FC | 34 | 40 |
| 15 | SC Internacional | 34 | 38 |
| 16 | EC Vitoria | 34 | 38 |
| 17 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 34 | 37 |
| 18 | Gremio FBPA | 34 | 37 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 34 | 29 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 33 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | CA Mineiro | H | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Aug | Fortaleza EC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Aug | RB Bragantino | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Dec | Ceará SC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Dec | CA Mineiro | A | 0–2 | L |
| 30 Nov | SC Internacional | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | Botafogo FR | A | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Aug | Ceará SC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Aug | SC Corinthians Paulista | H | 3–2 | W |
| 09 Aug | CR Flamengo | A | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Dec | SC Internacional | A | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Dec | Botafogo FR | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Botafogo FR | CA Mineiro | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #7 |
| 42 | Points | 50 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 11 / 9 / 14 | W / D / L | 14 / 8 / 12 |
| 46 | Scored | 44 |
| 53 | Conceded | 40 |
| -7 | GD | +4 |
| 1.24 | PPG | 1.47 |
| 32% | Win % | 41% |
Key Stats
32%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
H2H (19 games)
32%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
21%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
Botafogo FR this season
24%
Clean Sheets
CA Mineiro this season
CA Mineiro this season
Botafogo FR are 11th (42 pts). CA Mineiro are 7th (50 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Botafogo FR
0-15
6/6
16-30
3/5
31-45
5/6
46-60
5/5
61-75
4/4
76+
9/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CA Mineiro
0-15
3/5
16-30
8/1
31-45
5/6
46-60
2/2
61-75
8/5
76+
9/10
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Botafogo FR
| Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira | 10 G | 2 A |
| Arthur Cabral | 7 G | 1 A |
| Edenilson | 6 G | 2 A |
| Matheus Martins | 4 G | 1 A |
CA Mineiro
| Bernard | 5 G | 4 A |
| Tomas Cuello | 5 G | 2 A |
| Victor Hugo Gomes | 4 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Botafogo FR kicks off things out of here…
- 5' CA Mineiro are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' Botafogo FR currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 20' Supporters expect more eagerness from Rafael, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio Nilton Santos with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 25' Guilherme Arana has been relatively quiet despite scoring 12 goals in his last 430 appearances.
- 27' GOAL! Luiz Fernando fires home to make it 1-0!
- 32' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 37' The travelling CA Mineiro supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 42' Allan, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 46' Botafogo FR manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Caio Alexandre is hanging Luiz Otavio on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' 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.
- 55' A change in the CA Mineiro ranks — Alan Franco exits the field as Jefferson Savarino enters on 55.
- 59' Marrony makes way for Bruno Silva at the 59 minute mark. A tactical switch from CA Mineiro.
- 64' Over 64 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 68' The supporters are chanting for Bruno Nazario. He replaces Luis Henrique on 68 minute.
- 73' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 74' The crowd applauds Luiz Fernando as he leaves the pitch. Rhuan steps in for Botafogo FR.
- 76' Federico Barrandeguy is having his name booked by the referee on 76.
- 77' Bruno Nazario has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 77 minutes.
- 79' A meaty challenge results in booking for Danilo Barcelos on 79.
- 81' Fernando is ready to make an impact after coming on for Federico Barrandeguy at the 81 minute mark.
- 85' Another change for CA Mineiro made on 85 minute. Marquinhos leaves to be changed by Mailton dos Santos.
- 88' Against the run of play, Caio Alexandre has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- With this win, Botafogo FR is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Botafogo FR Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 14
- 3
-
10
Luiz Fernando ↓ Rhuan 74'
- 6
- 8
-
7
Luis Henrique ↓ Bruno Nazario 68'
-
5
Luiz Otavio ↓ Caio Alexandre 46'
-
9
Pedro Raul ↓ Rafael Forster 46'
-
2
Federico Barrandeguy ↓ Fernando 81'
- 11
Bench
- 15
-
17
Bruno Nazario ↑ 68'
- 12
-
16
Rhuan ↑ 74'
-
13
Rafael Forster ↑ 46'
-
21
Fernando ↑ 81'
- 22
- 25
-
19
Caio Alexandre ↑ 46'
- 18
- 20
- 23
Coach
Paulo Autuori
CA Mineiro Lineups
Starting XI
- 32
-
38
Marrony ↓ Bruno Silva 59'
-
50
Marquinhos ↓ Mailton dos Santos 85'
- 16
- 20
- 2
- 29
- 3
- 13
- 11
- 21
Bench
- 4
-
8
Jair ↑ 85'
- 1
- 30
- 6
-
17
Bruno Silva ↑ 59'
-
25
Mariano ↑ 85'
-
70
Jefferson Savarino ↑ 55'
- 40
- 27
-
22
Mailton dos Santos ↑ 85'
- 34
Coach
Jorge Sampaoli
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Joao Victor | 2 |
| Juan Cazares | 2 |
| Gabriel | 2 |
| Luan | 2 |
| Keno | 1 |
| Mateo Cassierra | 1 |
| Diego Souza | 1 |
| Federico Zaracho | 1 |
Head to Head
Botafogo FR Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.27
Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.36
CA Mineiro xG
I would bet for:
Botafogo FR or CA Mineiro 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Botafogo FR win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.63
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Botafogo FR or Draw
65%
Draw or CA Mineiro
63%
Botafogo FR or CA Mineiro
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Botafogo FR win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 0
9.2%
0 – 1
8.7%
1 – 2
8.2%
1 – 0
8.1%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
6.5%
2 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
5.2%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 1
3.2%
0 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR
| Handicap | Botafogo FR covers | Push | CA Mineiro covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 18% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 20% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
CA Mineiro keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.