Botafogo FR vs Cuiabá EC, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Botafogo FR vs Cuiabá EC — Serie A at Engenhao.
- Botafogo FR 31 games · 39 pts (2026/26)
- Cuiabá EC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CR Flamengo | 31 | 67 |
| 2 | SE Palmeiras | 31 | 66 |
| 3 | CA Paranaense | 31 | 53 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 31 | 51 |
| 5 | Cruzeiro EC | 31 | 51 |
| 6 | CA Mineiro | 31 | 50 |
| 7 | EC Bahia | 31 | 49 |
| 8 | Santos FC | 31 | 45 |
| 9 | Sao Paulo FC | 31 | 42 |
| 10 | RB Bragantino | 31 | 41 |
| 11 | Botafogo FR | 31 | 39 |
| 12 | Coritiba FBC | 31 | 39 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 31 | 37 |
| 14 | Mirassol FC | 31 | 36 |
| 15 | CR Vasco da Gama | 30 | 35 |
| 16 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 31 | 33 |
| 17 | SC Internacional | 31 | 32 |
| 18 | Gremio FBPA | 31 | 31 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 31 | 26 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 30 | 18 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | Cuiabá EC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Oct | CA Paranaense | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Oct | América 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | Botafogo FR | A | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Oct | SC Corinthians Paulista | H | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Oct | Goiás EC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Oct | Coritiba FBC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 15 Oct | Cruzeiro EC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Sep | Fluminense FC | H | 3–0 | W |
Key Stats
17%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
17%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
19%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
Botafogo FR this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Botafogo FR
0-15
6/5
16-30
2/5
31-45
5/4
46-60
5/4
61-75
4/3
76+
8/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Botafogo FR
| Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira | 10 G | 2 A |
| Arthur Cabral | 7 G | 1 A |
| Edenilson | 4 G | 2 A |
| Matheus Martins | 4 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Cuiaba EC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Botafogo FR and Cuiaba EC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
- 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 20' Cuiaba EC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 25' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
- 28' A moment of madness from Alan Empereur on 28 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Cuiaba EC will be frustrated.
- 33' The 32-year-old Leonel Di Placido has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
- 38' 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 Luis Henrique suffering a number of foals already.
- 43' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Botafogo FR side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 45' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Victor Cuesta on 45 minutes.
- 50' That is a Yellow card for Cuiaba EC. Denilson Alves will be fuming at that decision.
- 52' What a strike from Isidro Pitta! The score is 0-1.
- 57' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Botafogo FR and Cuiaba EC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 59' Botafogo FR ring the changes. Luis Henrique has done his job and it is now time for Matias Segovia to step up.
- 64' Another change for Cuiaba EC made on 64 minute. Isidro Pitta leaves to be changed by Wellington Silva.
- 66' A change in the Cuiaba EC ranks — Lucas Mineiro exits the field as Filipe Augusto enters on 66.
- 71' The energy levels are beginning to show. Antonio Oliveira might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 73' Hugo Flahaut gets the nod from Botafogo FR. He replaces Marcal and will look to change the dynamic.
- 78' Walter is having his name booked by the referee on 78.
- 80' Patric Calmon has so much to prove this time. He replaces Rikelme on 80 minute.
- 85' Cuiaba EC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 87' The crowd applauds Tche Tche as he leaves the pitch. Carlos Alberto steps in for Botafogo FR.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Raniele argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- Game over. The scoreline of 0-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Botafogo FR Lineups
Starting XI
- 34
- 12
- 37
-
21
Marcal ↓ Hugo Flahaut 73'
- 9
-
6
Tche Tche ↓ Carlos Alberto 87'
- 24
- 15
-
11
Luis Henrique ↓ Matias Segovia 59'
-
17
Marlon Freitas ↓ Gabriel 87'
- 33
Bench
-
14
Gabriel ↑ 87'
- 94
-
27
Carlos Alberto ↑ 87'
- 5
- 1
- 32
- –
-
16
Hugo Flahaut ↑ 73'
-
20
Matias Segovia ↑ 59'
- 75
- 31
-
39
Janderson Costa ↑ 73'
Cuiabá EC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 4
- 9
-
–
Lucas Mineiro ↓ Filipe Augusto 66'
- –
- 3
-
35
Rikelme ↓ Patric Calmon 80'
-
–
Clayson ↓ Jonathan Cafu 80'
- –
-
–
Isidro Pitta ↓ Wellington Silva 64'
- –
Bench
- 17
-
–
Wellington Silva ↑ 64'
-
–
Jonathan Cafu ↑ 80'
-
–
Fernando Sobral ↑ 59'
-
–
Filipe Augusto ↑ 66'
- 12
- 30
- –
- –
- –
-
–
Patric Calmon ↑ 80'
- –
Coach
Antonio Oliveira
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Isidro Pitta | 2 |
| Andre Luis | 2 |
| Deyverson | 2 |
| Kaue | 1 |
| Mateo Ponte | 1 |
| Alesson Batista | 1 |
| Igor | 1 |
| Tiquinho Soares | 1 |
Head to Head
Botafogo FR Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.79
Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.22
Cuiabá EC xG
I would bet for:
Cuiabá EC or Draw 74% + Under 2.5 goals 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cuiabá EC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.01
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 2.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 3.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Botafogo FR or Draw
58%
Draw or Cuiabá EC
74%
Botafogo FR or Cuiabá EC
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.7%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 2
9.5%
1 – 0
9.2%
1 – 2
7.7%
2 – 1
4.9%
2 – 0
3.9%
0 – 3
3.8%
1 – 3
3.2%
2 – 2
3.2%
2 – 3
1.4%
Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR
| Handicap | Botafogo FR covers | Push | Cuiabá EC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 5% | 93% |
| -1.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -1 | 7% | 15% | 78% |
| -0.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| +0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +1 | 55% | 24% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 13% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Cuiabá EC keeps clean sheet
46%
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Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.