Sunday , 16 August 2026

Botafogo FR vs CA Mineiro, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2025
Botafogo FR
1 – 0
Full Time
CA Mineiro
Sat 20 Sep 2025 · 21:30 UTC Estadio Nilton Santos HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 7' Lyanco
Marlon Freitas 26' Y
Y 26' Hulk
Santiago Rodriguez 39' Y
Chris Ramos 45' R
Marcal 45' Y
Alvaro Montoro 83' Y
Leo Linck 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

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 23 34
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 22 11

Head-to-Head

7
4
7
Botafogo FR 18 games · Avg 1.9 goals CA Mineiro
Last 5 meetings
2025-09-20 Botafogo FR 1–0 CA Mineiro 2025-04-20 CA Mineiro 1–0 Botafogo FR 2024-11-30 CA Mineiro 1–3 Botafogo FR 2024-11-21 CA Mineiro 0–0 Botafogo FR 2024-07-07 Botafogo FR 3–0 CA Mineiro

Recent Form

Botafogo FR
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Sep CA Mineiro H 1–0 W
17 Sep Mirassol FC H 3–3 D
14 Sep Sao Paulo FC A 0–1 L
30 Aug RB Bragantino H 4–1 W
24 Aug EC Juventude A 3–1 W
17 Aug SE Palmeiras H 0–1 L
CA Mineiro
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Sep Botafogo FR A 0–1 L
14 Sep Santos FC H 1–1 D
31 Aug EC Vitoria A 0–1 L
24 Aug Sao Paulo FC A 0–2 L
17 Aug Gremio FBPA H 1–3 L
10 Aug CR Vasco da Gama A 1–1 D

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)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
19% Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
19% Clean Sheets
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' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 7' Controversy at the stadium! Lyanco argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 12' It’s high time Jorge Sampaoli made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 17' A quiet spell here at Estadio Nilton Santos. Botafogo FR seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 22' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 26' The referee shows Botafogo FR player a card on 26.
  • 31' Supporters expect more eagerness from Fausto Vera, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio Nilton Santos with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 36' Everson has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 39' The referee shows Botafogo FR player a card on 39.
  • 44' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Lyanco suffering a number of foals already.
  • 45' The referee has no hesitation. Chris Ramos is booked for Botafogo FR — card on 45.
  • 46' Gustavo Scarpa gets the nod from CA Mineiro. He replaces Lyanco and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 48' Brilliant from the ! Santiago Rodriguez makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 48.
  • 53' Over 53 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 58' The 27-year-old Igor Gomes has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 63' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Botafogo FR that had 344 games and scored 353 goals.
  • 68' Alvaro Montoro has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 19 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 70' Rony is replacing Igor Gomes for the CA Mineiro side.
  • 73' A change in the Botafogo FR ranks — Jefferson Savarino exits the field as Joaquin Correa enters on 73.
  • 76' A tactical swap from CA Mineiro — Bernard on, Natanael off on 76 minutes.
  • 81' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 83' Alvaro Montoro is having his name booked by the referee on 83.
  • 83' Botafogo FR manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Cuiabano is hanging Alvaro Montoro on the field on 83 minute.
  • 88' Time for substitution for Botafogo FR. Santiago Rodriguez is replaced by Allan.
  • 90' It’s a booking for Botafogo FR player. Leo Linck gets a card.
  • Botafogo FR celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Botafogo FR Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Davide Ancelotti

CA Mineiro Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jorge Sampaoli

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Joao Victor 2
Juan Cazares 2
Gabriel 2
Luan 2
Matheus Nascimento 1
Tomas Andrade 1
Caio Alexandre 1
Paulinho 1

Head to Head

2025-09-20 Botafogo FR 1–0 CA Mineiro 2025-04-20 CA Mineiro 1–0 Botafogo FR 2024-11-30 CA Mineiro 1–3 Botafogo FR 2024-11-21 CA Mineiro 0–0 Botafogo FR 2024-07-07 Botafogo FR 3–0 CA Mineiro

Botafogo FR Form

2025-09-20 Botafogo FR 1–0 CA Mineiro W 2025-09-17 Botafogo FR 3–3 Mirassol FC D 2025-09-14 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 Botafogo FR L 2025-08-30 Botafogo FR 4–1 RB Bragantino W 2025-08-24 EC Juventude 1–3 Botafogo FR W 2025-08-17 Botafogo FR 0–1 SE Palmeiras L

CA Mineiro Form

2025-09-20 Botafogo FR 1–0 CA Mineiro L 2025-09-14 CA Mineiro 1–1 Santos FC D 2025-08-31 EC Vitoria 1–0 CA Mineiro L 2025-08-24 Sao Paulo FC 2–0 CA Mineiro L 2025-08-17 CA Mineiro 1–3 Gremio FBPA L 2025-08-10 CR Vasco da Gama 1–1 CA Mineiro D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.76 Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06 CA Mineiro xG
I would bet for: Botafogo FR to win 55%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Botafogo FR55% Draw24% CA Mineiro21%
Actual: Botafogo FR win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.82
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 53%
47%
± 3.5 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

Botafogo FR or Draw
80%
Draw or CA Mineiro
45%
Botafogo FR or CA Mineiro
76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Botafogo FR37% Draw45% CA Mineiro18%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
9.4%
2 – 0
9.1%
0 – 0
7.8%
1 – 2
5.6%
3 – 1
5.6%
0 – 1
5.4%
3 – 0
5.2%
2 – 2
5%
0 – 2
3.3%
3 – 2
3%

Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR

Handicap Botafogo FR covers Push CA Mineiro covers
-2.5 13% — 87%
-2 13% 16% 70%
-1.5 30% — 70%
-1 30% 23% 48%
-0.5 52% — 48%
+0.5 79% — 21%
+1 79% 13% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
35% ✗
CA Mineiro keeps clean sheet
18% ✓

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