Botafogo FR vs Cuiaba EC, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Botafogo FR vs Cuiaba EC — Serie A at Engenhao.
- Botafogo FR 21 games · 30 pts (2026/26)
- Cuiaba EC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | Cuiaba EC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 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 |
| 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
5/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
4/2
46-60
2/3
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' Three points are at stake. Botafogo FR host Cuiaba EC — let the battle begin!
- 5' Isidro Pitta is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Botafogo FR so far.
- 10' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Botafogo FR needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 25' Botafogo FR are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Cuiaba EC backline.
- 28' Controversy at the stadium! Alan Empereur argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 33' Botafogo FR are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 38' Supporters expect more eagerness from Carlos Eduardo, as he is very good at scoring at Engenhao with 3 goals in the last 2 games.
- 43' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 45' A meaty challenge results in booking for Victor Cuesta on 45.
- 50' Denilson Alves is having his name booked by the referee on 50.
- 52' Isidro Pitta makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Cuiaba EC are in front.
- 57' Alan Empereur has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 59' Fresh legs for Botafogo FR! Matias Segovia comes on to replace Luis Henrique.
- 64' Fresh legs for Cuiaba EC! Wellington Silva comes on to replace Isidro Pitta.
- 66' A tactical swap from Cuiaba EC — Filipe Augusto on, Lucas Mineiro off on 66 minutes.
- 71' Brazil international Deyverson has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 73' The supporters are chanting for Hugo Flahaut. He replaces Marcal on 73 minute.
- 78' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Walter.
- 80' A tactical swap from Cuiaba EC — Patric Calmon on, Rikelme off on 80 minutes.
- 85' Jonathan Cafu, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 87' Carlos Alberto gets the nod from Botafogo FR. He replaces Tche Tche and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Raniele on 90 minutes.
- The final score is 0-1.
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'
Cuiaba 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 |
|---|---|
| Deyverson | 2 |
| Isidro Pitta | 2 |
| Andre Luis | 2 |
| Tiquinho Soares | 1 |
| Kaue | 1 |
| Mateo Ponte | 1 |
| Alesson Batista | 1 |
| Igor | 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
Cuiaba EC xG
I would bet for:
Cuiaba EC or Draw 74% + Under 2.5 goals 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cuiaba 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 Cuiaba EC
74%
Botafogo FR or Cuiaba 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 | Cuiaba 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%
✓
Cuiaba 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.