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Botafogo FR vs Ceará SC, 2018

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2018
Botafogo FR
0 – 0
Full Time
Ceará SC
Wed 6 Jun 2018 · 22:30 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Botafogo FR vs Ceará SC — Serie A .

Match Details

  • Referee Michael Stanislau
  • Referee Leandro Pedro Vuaden
  • Referee Jorge Eduardo Bernardi
  • Referee Jose Eduardo Calza

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

3
7
1
Botafogo FR 11 games · Avg 2.0 goals Ceará SC
Last 5 meetings
2018-06-06 Botafogo FR 0–0 Ceará SC

Recent Form

Botafogo FR
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Jun Ceará SC H 0–0 D
03 Jun CR Vasco da Gama A 2–1 W
02 Jun CR Vasco da Gama A 2–1 W
31 May Sao Paulo FC A 2–3 L
31 May Sao Paulo FC A 2–3 L
27 May EC Vitoria H 1–1 D
Ceará SC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Jun Botafogo FR A 0–0 D
04 Jun Cruzeiro EC H 0–1 L
03 Jun Cruzeiro EC H 0–1 L
31 May Chapecoense AF A 0–2 L
31 May Chapecoense AF A 0–2 L
28 May Grêmio FBPA H 0–1 L

Key Stats

55% Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
36% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
12% Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season

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

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Botafogo FR to score. At the same time, Ceará SC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 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' Ricardinho needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 25' Botafogo FR currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 30' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 35' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 40' The energy levels are beginning to show. Lisca might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 45' Botafogo FR are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Ceará SC backline.
  • 50' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Alberto Valentim will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 55' The travelling Ceará SC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 60' Supporters expect more eagerness from Rodrigo Aguirre, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 65' Over 65 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 70' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 75' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 80' A quiet spell here at . Ceará SC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 85' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 90' It is a cagey affair so far. Botafogo FR in their trying to find a way past Ceará SC's compact .
  • celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Botafogo FR Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Alberto Valentim

Ceará SC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Lisca

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.87 Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.58 Ceará SC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 82% + Botafogo FR or Draw 78%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Botafogo FR43% Draw35% Ceará SC22%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes27% 0% No73%
Avg goals/match: 1.45
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 74%
26%
± 1.5 43%
57%
± 2.5 18%
82%
± 3.5 7%
93%
± 4.5 2%
98%

Double Chance

Botafogo FR or Draw
78%
Draw or Ceará SC
57%
Botafogo FR or Ceará SC
65%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Botafogo FR23% Draw63% Ceará SC14%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
18.9%
1 – 1
12.8%
0 – 1
11.9%
2 – 0
8.3%
2 – 1
5.3%
0 – 2
3.5%
1 – 2
3.4%
3 – 0
2.4%
2 – 2
1.7%
3 – 1
1.6%
1 – 3
0.7%

Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR

Handicap Botafogo FR covers Push Ceará SC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 10% 86%
-1.5 14% — 86%
-1 14% 25% 62%
-0.5 38% — 62%
+0.5 79% — 21%
+1 79% 16% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
56% ✓
Ceará SC keeps clean sheet
42% ✗

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