Botafogo FR vs CA Paranaense, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Botafogo FR vs CA Paranaense — Serie A at Estadio Nilton Santos.
- Botafogo FR 21 games · 30 pts (2026/26)
- CA Paranaense 23 games · 41 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Rodrigo D'Alonso Ferreira
- Referee Helton Nunes
- Referee Henrique Neu Ribeiro
- Referee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Jan | CA Paranaense | H | 0–2 | L |
| 27 Dec | SC Corinthians Paulista | H | 0–2 | L |
| 20 Dec | Coritiba FBC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Dec | SC Internacional | A | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Dec | Sao Paulo FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 05 Dec | CR Flamengo | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Jan | Botafogo FR | A | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Dec | CR Vasco da Gama | H | 3–0 | W |
| 20 Dec | RB Bragantino | A | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Dec | CA Mineiro | H | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Dec | Fluminense FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 28 Nov | SE Palmeiras | A | 0–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Botafogo FR | CA Paranaense | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #3 |
| 30 | Points | 41 |
| 21 | Played | 23 |
| 8 / 6 / 7 | W / D / L | 12 / 5 / 6 |
| 35 | Scored | 31 |
| 33 | Conceded | 20 |
| +2 | GD | +11 |
| 1.43 | PPG | 1.78 |
| 38% | Win % | 52% |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
19%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
Botafogo FR this season
43%
Clean Sheets
CA Paranaense this season
CA Paranaense this season
Botafogo FR are 10th (30 pts). CA Paranaense are 3rd (41 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 Paranaense
0-15
2/4
16-30
1/2
31-45
3/1
46-60
5/–
61-75
1/1
76+
4/2
■ 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 Paranaense
| Kevin Viveros | 14 G | 2 A |
| Stiven Mendoza | 5 G | |
| Julimar | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Botafogo FR launch into their encounter with CA Paranaense.
- 5' The travelling CA Paranaense supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 15' CA Paranaense are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 20' With 0 assists to his name this season, Caio Alexandre is clearly more than just a goal scorer for CA Paranaense.
- 25' 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 Carlos Eduardo suffering a number of foals already.
- 30' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Botafogo FR and CA Paranaense are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 31' A goal from the Brazil international Renato Kayzer! He fires home on 31 to make it 0-1!
- 36' CA Paranaense fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 41' Diego Cavalieri is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for CA Paranaense tonight.
- 44' The referee calls foul for Nikao. He receives a Yellow card.
- 45' Controversy at the stadium! Renato Kayzer argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 48' Leo Cittadini does the damage! The net is bulging and CA Paranaense surge ahead!
- 51' Botafogo FR make a change. Bruno Nazario trudges off to be replaced by Alexander Lecaros on 51 minutes.
- 56' Fernando Canesin has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 57' Fresh legs for Botafogo FR! Rhuan comes on to replace Salomon Kalou.
- 62' Pedro Raul has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 67' Fresh legs for CA Paranaense! Felipe Aguilar comes on to replace Christian.
- 68' That is a Yellow card for Botafogo FR. Marcelo Conceicao will be fuming at that decision.
- 71' The referee shows Botafogo FR player a Yellow card on 71.
- 75' Time for substitution for Botafogo FR. Kevin is replaced by Federico Barrandeguy.
- 80' A quiet spell here at Estadio Nilton Santos. CA Paranaense seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 81' The CA Paranaense bench stirs into life. Jonathan is withdrawn and Fernando Canesin gets his opportunity.
- 82' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Caio Alexandre on 82 minutes.
- 82' Nikao makes way for Khellven at the 82 minute mark. A tactical switch from CA Paranaense.
- 87' The 33-year-old Felipe Aguilar has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for CA Paranaense players.
Lineups
Botafogo FR Lineups
Starting XI
-
28
Cicero ↓ Matheus Babi 51'
-
50
Ze Welison ↓ Cesinha 75'
- 10
- 14
- 3
- 6
-
8
Salomon Kalou ↓ Rhuan 57'
- 12
-
2
Kevin ↓ Federico Barrandeguy 75'
- 19
- 9
Bench
- 37
- 29
-
7
Rhuan ↑ 57'
- 5
- 23
- 25
- 30
-
20
Alexander Lecaros ↑ 51'
-
38
Federico Barrandeguy ↑ 75'
-
11
Matheus Babi ↑ 51'
- 17
-
34
Cesinha ↑ 75'
CA Paranaense Lineups
Starting XI
- 34
-
25
Richard ↓ Jaime Alvarado 75'
- 1
- 44
-
2
Jonathan ↓ Fernando Canesin 81'
- 11
- 18
- 79
-
96
Carlos Eduardo ↓ Reinaldo 75'
- 16
-
88
Christian ↓ Felipe Aguilar 67'
Bench
- 91
- 3
- 93
- 17
-
55
Fernando Canesin ↑ 81'
-
23
Felipe Aguilar ↑ 67'
- 33
-
13
Khellven ↑ 82'
-
20
Reinaldo ↑ 75'
- 70
-
15
Jaime Alvarado ↑ 75'
Coach
Paulo Autuori
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Thonny Anderson | 2 |
| Erick | 2 |
| Vitor Roque | 2 |
| Pablo Felipe | 2 |
| Bergson | 1 |
| Erison | 1 |
| Brenner | 1 |
| Jefferson | 1 |
Head to Head
Botafogo FR Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.99
Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.55
CA Paranaense xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: CA Paranaense win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.54
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Botafogo FR or Draw
54%
Draw or CA Paranaense
75%
Botafogo FR or CA Paranaense
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: CA Paranaense win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
0 – 1
11.3%
0 – 0
10%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
9%
1 – 0
6.8%
2 – 1
5.7%
1 – 3
4.7%
0 – 3
4.7%
2 – 2
4.5%
2 – 0
3.7%
2 – 3
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR
| Handicap | Botafogo FR covers | Push | CA Paranaense covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 14% | 77% |
| -0.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| +0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +1 | 51% | 23% | 26% |
| +1.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +2 | 74% | 15% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
CA Paranaense keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

