Botafogo FR vs CA Mineiro, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Botafogo FR vs CA Mineiro — Serie A at Engenhao.
- Botafogo FR 21 games · 30 pts (2026/26)
- CA Mineiro 21 games · 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Jul | CA Mineiro | H | 3–0 | W |
| 03 Jul | Cuiaba EC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Jun | CR Vasco da Gama | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Jun | RB Bragantino | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Jun | Criciúma EC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Jun | CA Paranaense | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Jul | Botafogo FR | A | 0–3 | L |
| 04 Jul | CR Flamengo | H | 2–4 | L |
| 30 Jun | AC Goianiense | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Jun | SC Internacional | A | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Jun | Fortaleza EC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Jun | EC Vitoria | A | 2–4 | L |
Season Stats
| Botafogo FR | CA Mineiro | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #11 |
| 30 | Points | 29 |
| 21 | Played | 21 |
| 8 / 6 / 7 | W / D / L | 8 / 5 / 8 |
| 35 | Scored | 27 |
| 33 | Conceded | 27 |
| +2 | GD | +0 |
| 1.43 | PPG | 1.38 |
| 38% | Win % | 38% |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
19%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
Botafogo FR this season
19%
Clean Sheets
CA Mineiro this season
CA Mineiro this season
Botafogo FR are 10th (30 pts). CA Mineiro are 11th (29 pts).
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
CA Mineiro
0-15
2/3
16-30
4/–
31-45
5/3
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/3
76+
4/5
■ 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 | 4 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Botafogo FR vs CA Mineiro — let the football do the talking.
- 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with CA Mineiro winning 0% of all matches.
- 10' CA Mineiro fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 13' Assisted by Danilo Barbosa with the perfectly-timed delivery and Luiz Henrique makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 17' A moment of madness from Bastos on 17 minutes earns him a card. Botafogo FR will be frustrated.
- 20' The referee calls foul for Tiquinho Soares. He receives a card.
- 24' It’s gonna be a card for Igor Rabello.
- 29' Eduardo Vargas is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Botafogo FR so far.
- 34' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 39' CA Mineiro has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 1 meetings.
- 44' 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.
- 49' Botafogo FR currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 54' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 57' The Botafogo FR manager makes a substitution. Danilo Barbosa departs to be replaced by Tche Tche.
- 62' Botafogo FR started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 62.
- 67' A quiet spell here at Engenhao. CA Mineiro seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 71' Another substitution for Botafogo FR to replace Carlos Eduardo by Jefferson Savarino on 71 minute.
- 72' Gregore is ready to make an impact after coming on for Marlon Freitas at the 72 minute mark.
- 77' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 79' GOAL! Cuiabano scores on 79.
- 83' The Botafogo FR bench stirs into life. Tiquinho Soares is withdrawn and Kaue gets his opportunity.
- 84' A meaty challenge results in booking for Brahian Palacios on 84.
- 89' The travelling CA Mineiro supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 90' The whistle greets Paulinho as he departs to be replaced by Victinho.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Botafogo FR take all three points.
Lineups
Botafogo FR Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 11
- 22
-
9
Tiquinho Soares ↓ Kaue 83'
- 12
- 20
-
17
Marlon Freitas ↓ Gregore 72'
-
7
Luiz Henrique ↓ Oscar Romero 83'
-
5
Danilo Barbosa ↓ Tche Tche 57'
- 15
- 33
- 66
Bench
-
26
Gregore ↑ 72'
- 21
-
10
Jefferson Savarino ↑ 71'
-
6
Tche Tche ↑ 57'
- 3
-
70
Oscar Romero ↑ 83'
- 8
- 1
- 16
-
25
Kaue ↑ 83'
- 77
- 4
Coach
Artur Jorge
CA Mineiro Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 16
- 6
- 5
- 10
- 21
- 3
- 23
- 31
- 7
-
27
Vitinho ↓ Brahian Palacios 72'
-
42
Cadu ↓ Eduardo Vargas 72'
Bench
- 17
-
11
Eduardo Vargas ↑ 72'
- 1
- 14
- 41
-
40
Victinho ↑ 90'
-
30
Brahian Palacios ↑ 72'
- 33
- 32
Coach
Gabriel Milito
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Joao Victor | 2 |
| Juan Cazares | 2 |
| Gabriel | 2 |
| Luan | 2 |
| Jair | 1 |
| Tiquinho Soares | 1 |
| Santiago Rodriguez | 1 |
| Igor Rabello | 1 |
Head to Head
Botafogo FR Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.02
Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08
CA Mineiro xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 59% + Botafogo FR to win 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Botafogo FR win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.1
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Botafogo FR or Draw
81%
Draw or CA Mineiro
42%
Botafogo FR or CA Mineiro
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Botafogo FR win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.7%
2 – 1
9.6%
2 – 0
9.1%
1 – 0
8.4%
3 – 1
6.4%
0 – 0
6.1%
3 – 0
Actual
2 – 2
5.2%
1 – 2
5.1%
0 – 1
4.1%
3 – 2
3.5%
4 – 1
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR
| Handicap | Botafogo FR covers | Push | CA Mineiro covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 18% | 65% |
| -1.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| -1 | 35% | 22% | 42% |
| -0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
CA Mineiro keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.