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 28 games · 35 pts (2026/26)
- Cuiaba EC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
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
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
18%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
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' Botafogo FR have kicked off against Cuiaba EC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Antonio Oliveira might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Antonio Oliveira will be considering his options from the bench.
- 15' Lucas Perri has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 24 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 20' The travelling Cuiaba EC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 25' It’s high time Antonio Oliveira made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 28' Poor challenge from Alan Empereur. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 33' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 38' Botafogo FR are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 43' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Botafogo FR and Cuiaba EC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 45' Poor challenge from Victor Cuesta. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 50' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Denilson Alves on 50 minutes.
- 52' Isidro Pitta has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 52 minutes.
- 57' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 57 minutes.
- 59' The Botafogo FR bench stirs into life. Luis Henrique is withdrawn and Matias Segovia gets his opportunity.
- 64' Another change for Cuiaba EC made on 64 minute. Isidro Pitta leaves to be changed by Wellington Silva.
- 66' Filipe Augusto is ready to make an impact after coming on for Lucas Mineiro at the 66 minute mark.
- 71' Botafogo FR are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Cuiaba EC backline.
- 73' A tactical swap from Botafogo FR — Hugo Flahaut on, Marcal off on 73 minutes.
- 78' It’s a booking for Cuiaba EC player. Walter gets a Yellow card.
- 80' Patric Calmon is replacing Rikelme for the Cuiaba EC side.
- 85' The home supporters are growing impatient. Botafogo FR must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 87' Botafogo FR ring the changes. Tche Tche has done his job and it is now time for Carlos Alberto to step up.
- 90' The referee shows Cuiaba EC player a Yellow card on 90.
- Another three points for Cuiaba EC.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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
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.