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 17 games · 22 pts (2026/26)
- Cuiaba EC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
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
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
12%
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
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' What a night it is going to be! Botafogo FR welcome Cuiaba EC for this crunch clash at Engenhao.
- 5' Tche Tche has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 2 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' Cuiaba EC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 20' The 31-year-old Marlon Freitas has been sensational this season — 2 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 25' Botafogo FR is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 28' A moment of madness from Alan Empereur on 28 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Cuiaba EC will be frustrated.
- 33' With 0 assists to his name this season, Wellington Silva is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Cuiaba EC.
- 38' Lucas Perri has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 371 appearances.
- 43' Botafogo FR is showing some good football. However, Botafogo FR are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 45' The referee has no hesitation. Victor Cuesta is booked for Botafogo FR — Yellow card on 45.
- 50' The referee calls foul for Denilson Alves. He receives a Yellow card.
- 52' Magnificent from Isidro Pitta! That is 30 goals in 152 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 57' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 59' Fresh legs for Botafogo FR! Matias Segovia comes on to replace Luis Henrique.
- 64' The whistle greets Isidro Pitta as he departs to be replaced by Wellington Silva.
- 66' A change in the Cuiaba EC ranks — Lucas Mineiro exits the field as Filipe Augusto enters on 66.
- 71' Tiquinho Soares has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 49 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 73' A change in the Botafogo FR ranks — Marcal exits the field as Hugo Flahaut enters on 73.
- 78' Walter was booked on 78.
- 80' Cuiaba EC ring the changes. Rikelme has done his job and it is now time for Patric Calmon to step up.
- 85' 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.
- 87' It is a substitution in Botafogo FR team. Tche Tche is replaced by Carlos Alberto on 87 minute.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Raniele.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Cuiaba EC to claim maximum points.
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 |
|---|---|
| Andre Luis | 2 |
| Deyverson | 2 |
| Isidro Pitta | 2 |
| Mateo Ponte | 1 |
| Alesson Batista | 1 |
| Igor | 1 |
| Tiquinho Soares | 1 |
| Kaue | 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.