Botafogo FR vs Chapecoense AF, 2018
Overview
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Botafogo FR vs Chapecoense AF — Serie A .
- Botafogo FR 21 games · 30 pts (2026/26)
- Chapecoense AF 21 games · 10 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Savio Pereira
- Referee Daniel Henrique da Silva Andrade
- Referee Ciro Chaban Junqueira
- Referee Lehi Sousa Silva
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jul | Chapecoense AF | H | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Jul | CR Flamengo | A | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Jul | SC Corinthians Paulista | A | 0–2 | L |
| 14 Jun | CA Paranaense | H | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Jun | CA Paranaense | H | 2–0 | W |
| 10 Jun | EC Bahia | A | 3–3 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jul | Botafogo FR | A | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Jul | Santos FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Jul | EC Bahia | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Jun | America FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 13 Jun | America FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 10 Jun | Cruzeiro EC | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Botafogo FR | Chapecoense AF | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #20 |
| 30 | Points | 10 |
| 21 | Played | 21 |
| 8 / 6 / 7 | W / D / L | 1 / 7 / 13 |
| 35 | Scored | 20 |
| 33 | Conceded | 43 |
| +2 | GD | -23 |
| 1.43 | PPG | 0.48 |
| 38% | Win % | 5% |
Key Stats
29%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
29%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
19%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
Botafogo FR this season
10%
Clean Sheets
Chapecoense AF this season
Chapecoense AF this season
Botafogo FR are 10th (30 pts). Chapecoense AF are 20th (10 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
Chapecoense AF
0-15
–/3
16-30
2/6
31-45
1/5
46-60
2/4
61-75
–/3
76+
4/8
■ 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 |
Chapecoense AF
| Walter Clar | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
- 5' Kieza is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Botafogo FR tonight.
- 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 15' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Marcos Paqueta will be considering his options from the bench.
- 20' Botafogo FR looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Edenilson scoring 2 goals.
- 25' Botafogo FR are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 30' Matheus Fernandes has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 24 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 35' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Chapecoense AF that had 176 games and scored 111 goals.
- 40' Brazil international Jandrei has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 45' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Botafogo FR and Chapecoense AF are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 50' Rafael Thyere needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 55' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 60' A quiet spell here at . Botafogo FR seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 65' Botafogo FR currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 70' Chapecoense AF have won 111 goals from 176 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 75' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 80' It looks like no one’s ball. Botafogo FR is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 85' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Botafogo FR winning 100% of all matches.
- 90' Both keepers have barely been tested. Botafogo FR and Chapecoense AF are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- Chapecoense AF will have plenty to reflect on. Botafogo FR were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Botafogo FR Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 3
-
4
Marcinho ↓ Luis Ricardo 68'
- 11
- 6
- 5
- 8
- 2
-
10
Leonardo Valencia ↓ Renatinho 76'
-
7
Rodrigo Pimpao ↓ Ezequiel 89'
- 9
Bench
-
13
Luis Ricardo ↑ 68'
- 14
-
17
Renatinho ↑ 76'
- 15
- 20
- 21
-
18
Ezequiel ↑ 89'
- 16
- 19
- 12
- 22
- 23
Coach
Marcos Paqueta
Chapecoense AF Lineups
Starting XI
- 93
- 23
- 6
- 2
- 3
-
77
Osman Junior ↓ Guilherme 64'
-
8
Hector Canteros ↓ Agustin Doffo 68'
- 86
- 15
-
29
Bruno Silva ↓ Santos Junior 78'
- 90
Bench
- 84
- 21
- 17
- 22
- 10
- 28
- 55
-
39
Santos Junior ↑ 78'
- 97
-
34
Agustin Doffo ↑ 68'
-
7
Guilherme ↑ 64'
Coach
Gilson Kleina
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Edenilson | 2 |
| Matheus Martins | 2 |
| Marcinho | 1 |
| Luiz Fernando | 1 |
| Rhuan | 1 |
| Marcinho | 1 |
| Marcinho | 1 |
Head to Head
Botafogo FR Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.18
Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.62
Chapecoense AF xG
I would bet for:
Botafogo FR to win 68% + Under — clean sheet likely 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Botafogo FR win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.8
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Botafogo FR or Draw
88%
Draw or Chapecoense AF
32%
Botafogo FR or Chapecoense AF
80%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
14.2%
1 – 0
Actual
3 – 0
10%
1 – 1
8.9%
2 – 1
8.7%
0 – 0
7.7%
3 – 1
6.3%
4 – 0
5.4%
4 – 1
3.6%
0 – 1
3.1%
2 – 2
2.7%
1 – 2
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR
| Handicap | Botafogo FR covers | Push | Chapecoense AF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -2 | 26% | 22% | 52% |
| -1.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| -1 | 48% | 24% | 28% |
| -0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +0.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +1 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
54%
✓
Chapecoense AF keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

