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Botafogo FR vs Fortaleza EC, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2020-21
Botafogo FR
1 – 2
Full Time
Fortaleza EC
Sun 22 Nov 2020 · 21:15 UTC Estadio Nilton Santos HT 45+1' · FT 45+5'
Kanu 15' Y
Y 73' David

Overview

Match Preview

Botafogo FR vs Fortaleza EC — Serie A at Estadio Nilton Santos.

Match Details

  • Referee Helton Nunes
  • Referee Henrique Neu Ribeiro
  • Referee Heber Roberto Lopes
  • Referee

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

7
3
2
Botafogo FR 12 games · Avg 2.8 goals Fortaleza EC
Last 5 meetings
2020-11-22 Botafogo FR 1–2 Fortaleza EC 2020-08-16 Fortaleza EC 0–0 Botafogo FR 2019-09-30 Fortaleza EC 1–0 Botafogo FR 2019-05-05 Botafogo FR 1–0 Fortaleza EC

Recent Form

Botafogo FR
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Nov Fortaleza EC H 1–2 L
16 Nov RB Bragantino H 1–2 L
08 Nov EC Bahia A 0–1 L
31 Oct Ceará SC H 2–2 D
19 Oct Goiás EC H 0–0 D
14 Oct Gremio FBPA A 1–3 L
Fortaleza EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Nov Botafogo FR A 2–1 W
19 Nov CR Vasco da Gama A 0–0 D
14 Nov Sao Paulo FC H 2–3 L
11 Nov EC Bahia A 1–2 L
07 Nov CA Paranaense A 1–2 L
01 Nov Fluminense FC H 0–1 L

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
19% Clean Sheets
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' What a night it is going to be! Botafogo FR welcome Fortaleza EC for this crunch clash at Estadio Nilton Santos.
  • 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Botafogo FR and Fortaleza EC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. Botafogo FR must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 15' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Kanu.
  • 20' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 25' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 30' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Botafogo FR side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 35' The 43-year-old Diego Cavalieri has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 40' Brazil international Felipe has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 45' It’s high time Marcelo Chamusca made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 46' Botafogo FR ring the changes. Kevin has done his job and it is now time for Marcinho to step up.
  • 51' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 56' 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.
  • 60' Fresh legs for Fortaleza EC! Bergson comes on to replace Wellington Paulista.
  • 61' Bergson puts Fortaleza EC on the lead.
  • 62' Bergson makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and Fortaleza EC are in front.
  • 64' The Botafogo FR bench stirs into life. Keisuke Honda is withdrawn and Eber Bessa gets his opportunity.
  • 69' It looks surprising Botafogo FR does not make any changes. Ronald has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 71' Another substitution for Fortaleza EC to replace Romarinho by Osvaldo on 71 minute.
  • 73' Fortaleza EC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 73.
  • 75' Carlinhos gets the nod from Fortaleza EC. He replaces Felipe and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 78' Warley is ready to make an impact after coming on for Caio Alexandre at the 78 minute mark.
  • 79' A goal from the Brazil international David! He fires home on 79 to make it 0-3!
  • 81' Warley is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 86' It is a cagey affair so far. Botafogo FR in their trying to find a way past Fortaleza EC's compact .
  • Botafogo FR will have plenty to reflect on. Fortaleza EC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Botafogo FR Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Fortaleza EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marcelo Chamusca

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Moises Vieira 4
Marcal 4
Danilo Barbosa 3
Igor Jesus 2
Arthur Cabral 2
Carlos Eduardo 2
Tiquinho Soares 2
Bergson 2

Head to Head

2020-11-22 Botafogo FR 1–2 Fortaleza EC 2020-08-16 Fortaleza EC 0–0 Botafogo FR 2019-09-30 Fortaleza EC 1–0 Botafogo FR 2019-05-05 Botafogo FR 1–0 Fortaleza EC

Botafogo FR Form

2020-11-22 Botafogo FR 1–2 Fortaleza EC L 2020-11-16 Botafogo FR 1–2 RB Bragantino L 2020-11-08 EC Bahia 1–0 Botafogo FR L 2020-10-31 Botafogo FR 2–2 Ceará SC D 2020-10-19 Botafogo FR 0–0 Goiás EC D 2020-10-14 Gremio FBPA 3–1 Botafogo FR L

Fortaleza EC Form

2020-11-22 Botafogo FR 1–2 Fortaleza EC W 2020-11-19 CR Vasco da Gama 0–0 Fortaleza EC D 2020-11-14 Fortaleza EC 2–3 Sao Paulo FC L 2020-11-11 EC Bahia 2–1 Fortaleza EC L 2020-11-07 CA Paranaense 2–1 Fortaleza EC L 2020-11-01 Fortaleza EC 0–1 Fluminense FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.09 Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.11 Fortaleza EC xG
I would bet for: Botafogo FR or Fortaleza EC 68% + Under 2.5 goals 63%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Botafogo FR34% Draw32% Fortaleza EC34%
Actual: Fortaleza EC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes45% 0% No55%
Avg goals/match: 2.2
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 65%
35%
± 2.5 37%
63%
± 3.5 19%
81%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Botafogo FR or Draw
65%
Draw or Fortaleza EC
66%
Botafogo FR or Fortaleza EC
68%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Botafogo FR24% Draw52% Fortaleza EC24%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 0
13.4%
0 – 1
11%
1 – 0
10.8%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.1%
0 – 2
6.5%
2 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
4%
1 – 3
2.7%
3 – 1
2.6%
0 – 3
2.4%

Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR

Handicap Botafogo FR covers Push Fortaleza EC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 9% 86%
-1.5 14% — 86%
-1 14% 20% 67%
-0.5 33% — 67%
+0.5 66% — 34%
+1 66% 20% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 10% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
34% ✓
Fortaleza EC keeps clean sheet
34% ✓

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