Botafogo FR vs CA Paranaense, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Botafogo FR vs CA Paranaense — Serie A .
- Botafogo FR 17 games · 22 pts (2026/26)
- CA Paranaense 18 games · 30 pts (2026/26)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | CA Paranaense | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Oct | America FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Oct | Fluminense FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Oct | Goiás EC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Sep | SC Corinthians Paulista | A | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Sep | CA Mineiro | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | Botafogo FR | A | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Oct | Grêmio FBPA | A | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Oct | RB Bragantino | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Oct | Coritiba FBC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Sep | SC Internacional | H | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Sep | CR Flamengo | A | 3–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Botafogo FR | CA Paranaense | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #4 |
| 22 | Points | 30 |
| 17 | Played | 18 |
| 6 / 4 / 7 | W / D / L | 9 / 3 / 6 |
| 31 | Scored | 24 |
| 31 | Conceded | 18 |
| +0 | GD | +6 |
| 1.29 | PPG | 1.67 |
| 35% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
12%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
Botafogo FR this season
39%
Clean Sheets
CA Paranaense this season
CA Paranaense this season
Botafogo FR are 12th (22 pts). CA Paranaense are 4th (30 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 Paranaense
0-15
1/4
16-30
–/1
31-45
2/1
46-60
2/–
61-75
–/–
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 | 11 G | 1 A |
| Stiven Mendoza | 5 G | |
| Julimar | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
- 5' CA Paranaense looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 15' Vitor Bueno needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 24' Goal! Tiquinho Soares scores his 64 goal in 491 matches.
- 29' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 34' It looks surprising Botafogo FR does not make any changes. Pablo Felipe has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 38' It’s a booking for CA Paranaense player. Kaique Rocha gets a Yellow card.
- 41' Pablo Felipe makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and CA Paranaense are in front.
- 46' The travelling CA Paranaense supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 49' The referee shows Botafogo FR player a Yellow card on 49.
- 54' Argentina international Tomas Cuello has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
- 59' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 64' Botafogo FR are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined CA Paranaense backline.
- 69' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 74' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 75' Joao Victor is having his name booked by the referee on 75.
- 80' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Botafogo FR side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 81' The CA Paranaense bench stirs into life. Fernandinho is withdrawn and Hugo Moura gets his opportunity.
- 86' CA Paranaense has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 87' It is a substitution in Botafogo FR team. Joao Victor is replaced by Luis Henrique on 87 minute.
- 90' Botafogo FR make a change. Carlos Eduardo trudges off to be replaced by Diego Costa on 90 minutes.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
Botafogo FR Lineups
Starting XI
- 34
- 12
- 37
- 21
- 9
- 6
- 24
- 15
-
7
Joao Victor ↓ Luis Henrique 87'
- 17
-
33
Carlos Eduardo ↓ Diego Costa 90'
Bench
-
19
Diego Costa ↑ 90'
- 14
- 94
-
11
Luis Henrique ↑ 87'
- 27
- 5
- 1
- –
- 16
- 20
- 31
- 39
CA Paranaense Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 44
- 92
-
5
Fernandinho ↓ Hugo Moura 81'
- 28
- 4
- 26
-
10
Bruno Zapelli ↓ Romulo Cruz 81'
- 1
- 37
- 8
Bench
- 80
- 11
-
17
Hugo Moura ↑ 81'
- 32
- 19
- 21
- 21
-
35
Romulo Cruz ↑ 81'
- 24
- 42
- 87
Coach
Wesley Carvalho
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Pablo Felipe | 2 |
| Thonny Anderson | 2 |
| Erick | 2 |
| Vitor Roque | 2 |
| Igor Rabello | 1 |
| Leo Cittadini | 1 |
| Igor Jesus | 1 |
| Renato Kayzer | 1 |
Head to Head
Botafogo FR Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.24
Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.54
CA Paranaense xG
I would bet for:
Botafogo FR or CA Paranaense 72% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.78
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Botafogo FR or Draw
60%
Draw or CA Paranaense
68%
Botafogo FR or CA Paranaense
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
8.8%
0 – 1
8.6%
0 – 0
8.1%
0 – 2
7.2%
2 – 1
7.1%
1 – 0
6.7%
2 – 2
5.5%
2 – 0
4.7%
1 – 3
4.5%
0 – 3
3.6%
3 – 1
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR
| Handicap | Botafogo FR covers | Push | CA Paranaense covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 17% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 21% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 13% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
CA Paranaense keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

