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Botafogo FR vs CA Mineiro, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2020-21
Botafogo FR
2 – 1
Full Time
CA Mineiro
Thu 20 Aug 2020 · 00:30 UTC Estadio Nilton Santos HT 45+4' · FT 45+8'
Federico Barrandeguy 76' Y
Danilo Barcelos 79' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Botafogo FR vs CA Mineiro — Serie A at Estadio Nilton Santos.

Match Details

  • Referee Flavio Rodrigues De Souza
  • Referee Alex Ang Ribeiro
  • Referee Neuza Ines Back
  • Referee Joao Ennio Sobral
9 games this season 🟨 2.1/game ⚽ 7.8 goals/game 🟥 3 total

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

7
4
7
Botafogo FR 18 games · Avg 1.9 goals CA Mineiro
Last 5 meetings
2020-08-20 Botafogo FR 2–1 CA Mineiro 2019-12-04 CA Mineiro 2–0 Botafogo FR 2019-09-08 Botafogo FR 2–1 CA Mineiro 2018-12-01 CA Mineiro 1–0 Botafogo FR 2018-08-19 Botafogo FR 0–3 CA Mineiro

Recent Form

Botafogo FR
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
CA Mineiro
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
#12 Position #9
22 Points 24
17 Played 18
6 / 4 / 7 W / D / L 7 / 3 / 8
31 Scored 22
31 Conceded 23
+0 GD -1
1.29 PPG 1.33
35% Win % 39%

Key Stats

33% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
12% Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
22% Clean Sheets
CA Mineiro this season

Botafogo FR are 12th (22 pts). CA Mineiro are 9th (24 pts).

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
CA Mineiro
0-15
2/2
16-30
4/–
31-45
2/3
46-60
–/1
61-75
2/1
76+
3/5
■ 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
CA Mineiro
Victor Hugo Gomes 3 G 1 A

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 CA Mineiro for another epic battle.
  • 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Jorge Sampaoli will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 15' 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.
  • 20' Botafogo FR are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 25' Hyoran has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 27' What a moment for Luiz Fernando! That strike on 27 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 32' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 37' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. CA Mineiro needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 42' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 46' Fresh legs for Botafogo FR! Caio Alexandre comes on to replace Luiz Otavio.
  • 51' Allan, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 55' The supporters are chanting for Jefferson Savarino. He replaces Alan Franco on 55 minute.
  • 59' The whistle greets Marrony as he departs to be replaced by Bruno Silva.
  • 64' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 68' The Botafogo FR bench stirs into life. Luis Henrique is withdrawn and Bruno Nazario gets his opportunity.
  • 73' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 74' Rhuan is replacing Luiz Fernando for the Botafogo FR side.
  • 76' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Federico Barrandeguy on 76 minutes.
  • 77' Brilliant from the ! Bruno Nazario makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 77.
  • 79' It’s a booking for Botafogo FR player. Danilo Barcelos gets a Yellow card.
  • 81' The Botafogo FR manager makes a substitution. Federico Barrandeguy departs to be replaced by Fernando.
  • 85' Mailton dos Santos has so much to prove this time. He replaces Marquinhos on 85 minute.
  • 88' Caio Alexandre makes no mistake. The score reads 3-0 and Botafogo FR are in front.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Botafogo FR take all three points.

Lineups

Botafogo FR Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Paulo Autuori

CA Mineiro Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jorge Sampaoli

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Gabriel 2
Luan 2
Joao Victor 2
Juan Cazares 2
Bruno Nazario 1
Luiz Fernando 1
Matheus Nascimento 1
Tomas Andrade 1

Head to Head

2020-08-20 Botafogo FR 2–1 CA Mineiro 2019-12-04 CA Mineiro 2–0 Botafogo FR 2019-09-08 Botafogo FR 2–1 CA Mineiro 2018-12-01 CA Mineiro 1–0 Botafogo FR 2018-08-19 Botafogo FR 0–3 CA Mineiro

Botafogo FR Form

2020-08-20 Botafogo FR 2–1 CA Mineiro W 2020-08-16 Fortaleza EC 0–0 Botafogo FR D 2020-08-12 RB Bragantino 1–1 Botafogo FR D 2019-12-08 Botafogo FR 1–1 Ceará SC D 2019-12-04 CA Mineiro 2–0 Botafogo FR L 2019-11-30 Botafogo FR 0–1 SC Internacional L

CA Mineiro Form

2020-08-20 Botafogo FR 2–1 CA Mineiro L 2020-08-16 CA Mineiro 2–0 Ceará SC W 2020-08-12 CA Mineiro 3–2 SC Corinthians Paulista W 2020-08-09 CR Flamengo 0–1 CA Mineiro W 2019-12-08 SC Internacional 2–1 CA Mineiro L 2019-12-04 CA Mineiro 2–0 Botafogo FR W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.6 Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.44 CA Mineiro xG
I would bet for: Botafogo FR or CA Mineiro 74% + Both teams to score 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Botafogo FR41% Draw26% CA Mineiro33%
Actual: Botafogo FR win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes61% 0% No39%
Avg goals/match: 3.04
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 58%
42%
± 3.5 36%
64%
± 4.5 20%
80%

Double Chance

Botafogo FR or Draw
68%
Draw or CA Mineiro
59%
Botafogo FR or CA Mineiro
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Botafogo FR30% Draw44% CA Mineiro26%
Actual: Botafogo FR win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.9%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
7.7%
1 – 0
6.8%
0 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
6.1%
0 – 1
6.1%
2 – 0
6%
0 – 2
5%
3 – 1
4.5%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 2
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR

Handicap Botafogo FR covers Push CA Mineiro covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 12% 79%
-1.5 21% — 79%
-1 21% 19% 60%
-0.5 40% — 60%
+0.5 67% — 33%
+1 67% 17% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 10% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
24% ✓
CA Mineiro keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.