Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Botafogo FR vs Criciúma EC, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2024
Botafogo FR
1 – 1
Full Time
Criciúma EC
Fri 18 Oct 2024 · 23:00 UTC Maracana 64,727 HT 45' · FT 45'
Tiquinho Soares 90+3' 1–0
1–1 90+5' Felipe Vizeu
Y 56' Allano
Y 90' Felipe Vizeu

Overview

Match Preview

Botafogo FR vs Criciúma EC — Serie A at Maracana.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 CR Flamengo 28 60
2 SE Palmeiras 28 57
3 CA Paranaense 28 49
4 Fluminense FC 28 48
5 EC Bahia 28 46
6 Cruzeiro EC 28 45
7 CA Mineiro 27 40
8 Santos FC 27 38
9 Coritiba FBC 28 38
10 RB Bragantino 27 36
11 Sao Paulo FC 27 36
12 Botafogo FR 28 35
13 EC Vitoria 28 33
14 SC Corinthians Paulista 28 32
15 Mirassol FC 28 32
16 CR Vasco da Gama 27 31
17 Gremio FBPA 28 29
18 SC Internacional 28 28
19 Clube do Remo 28 23
20 Chapecoense AF 27 18

Head-to-Head

1
1
Botafogo FR 2 games · Avg 2.5 goals Criciúma EC
Last 5 meetings
2024-10-18 Botafogo FR 1–1 Criciúma EC 2024-06-22 Criciúma EC 2–1 Botafogo FR

Recent Form

Botafogo FR
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Oct Criciúma EC H 1–1 D
05 Oct CA Paranaense A 1–0 W
29 Sep Gremio FBPA H 0–0 D
26 Sep Sao Paulo FC A 6–5 W
21 Sep Fluminense FC A 1–0 W
19 Sep Sao Paulo FC H 0–0 D
Criciúma EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Oct Botafogo FR A 1–1 D
03 Oct AC Goianiense H 2–0 W
29 Sep EC Bahia A 0–1 L
25 Sep Gremio FBPA A 2–1 W
22 Sep CA Paranaense H 0–0 D
15 Sep SE Palmeiras A 0–5 L

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
18% Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Botafogo FR
0-15
5/5
16-30
2/4
31-45
4/4
46-60
4/3
61-75
4/3
76+
8/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Botafogo FR
Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira 9 G 2 A
Arthur Cabral 7 G 1 A
Edenilson 4 G 2 A
Matheus Martins 4 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The game is set. Botafogo FR kicks off things out of here…
  • 5' Ronald is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Botafogo FR so far.
  • 10' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 20' The 33-year-old Alex Telles has been sensational this season — 2 goals and 6 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 25' It looks surprising Botafogo FR does not make any changes. Jonathan Lemos has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 30' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 35' Brazil international Adryelson has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 40' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 45' Supporters expect more eagerness from Walisson Maia, as he is very good at scoring at Maracana with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 50' Yannick Bolasie has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 55' Botafogo FR currently sit 1 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 56' It’s a booking for Criciuma EC player. Allano gets a card.
  • 61' The energy levels are beginning to show. Artur Jorge might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 66' It is a cagey affair so far. Botafogo FR in their 3-4-3 trying to find a way past Criciúma EC's compact 5-4-1.
  • 71' The crowd applauds Alex Telles as he leaves the pitch. Cuiabano steps in for Botafogo FR.
  • 72' The supporters are chanting for Yannick Bolasie. He replaces Arthur Caike on 72 minute.
  • 76' A change in the Criciuma EC ranks — Allano exits the field as Felipe Vizeu enters on 76.
  • 79' The supporters are chanting for Tche Tche. He replaces Marlon Freitas on 79 minute.
  • 84' The Botafogo FR bench stirs into life. Vitinho is withdrawn and Carlos Alberto gets his opportunity.
  • 85' It is a substitution in Criciuma EC team. Claudinho is replaced by Jonathan Lemos on 85 minute.
  • 90' Felipe Vizeu has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 90.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.

Lineups

Botafogo FR Lineups

3-4-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Artur Jorge

Criciúma EC Lineups

5-4-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Claudio Tencati

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.19 Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.03 Criciúma EC xG
I would bet for: Botafogo FR or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 62%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Botafogo FR41% Draw30% Criciúma EC29%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes46% 0% No54%
Avg goals/match: 2.22
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 65%
35%
± 2.5 38%
62%
± 3.5 19%
81%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Botafogo FR or Draw
71%
Draw or Criciúma EC
59%
Botafogo FR or Criciúma EC
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Botafogo FR26% Draw52% Criciúma EC22%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
13.2%
1 – 0
11.7%
0 – 1
10%
2 – 1
7.6%
2 – 0
7.4%
1 – 2
6.6%
0 – 2
5.5%
2 – 2
4.1%
3 – 1
3.1%
3 – 0
2.9%
1 – 3
2.3%

Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR

Handicap Botafogo FR covers Push Criciúma EC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 11% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 21% 62%
-0.5 38% — 62%
+0.5 70% — 30%
+1 70% 18% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 8% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
36% ✓
Criciúma EC keeps clean sheet
31% ✓

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