Botafogo FR vs Goiás EC, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Botafogo FR vs Goiás EC — Serie A at Estadio Nilton Santos.
- Botafogo FR 21 games · 30 pts (2026/26)
- Goiás EC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Miguel Cataneo Ribeiro Da Costa
- Referee Neuza Ines Back
- Referee Philip Georg Bennett
- Referee Edina Alves Batista
- Referee Rodrigo Guarizo Ferreira Do Amaral
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | Goiás EC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Oct | Gremio FBPA | A | 1–3 | L |
| 11 Oct | SC Recife | A | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Oct | SE Palmeiras | H | 2–1 | W |
| 04 Oct | Fluminense FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Oct | EC Bahia | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | Botafogo FR | A | 0–0 | D |
| 16 Oct | EC Bahia | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Oct | CR Flamengo | A | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Oct | CA Mineiro | A | 0–3 | L |
| 07 Oct | Fluminense FC | H | 2–4 | L |
| 04 Oct | Santos FC | H | 2–3 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
38%
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' Welcome to Estadio Nilton Santos that hosts another battle between Botafogo FR and Goiás EC.
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' 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.
- 15' 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 Bruno Nazario suffering a number of foals already.
- 20' Shaylon has been relatively quiet despite scoring 14 goals in his last 373 appearances.
- 25' Goiás EC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 30' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 35' It looks surprising Goiás EC does not make any changes. Kevin has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 40' Botafogo FR currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 45' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Botafogo FR and Goiás EC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 46' The Goias EC manager makes a substitution. Daniel Bessa departs to be replaced by Douglas Baggio.
- 51' Botafogo FR started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 51.
- 56' Botafogo FR are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Goiás EC backline.
- 61' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 64' Fresh legs for Botafogo FR! Guilherme Santos comes on to replace Bruno Nazario.
- 65' The Botafogo FR manager makes a substitution. Rhuan departs to be replaced by Davi Araujo.
- 69' The referee has no hesitation. Kevin is booked for Botafogo FR — Yellow card on 69.
- 71' Botafogo FR manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Matheus Babi is hanging Victor Luis on the field on 71 minute.
- 74' Goias EC ring the changes. Shaylon has done his job and it is now time for Fernandao to step up.
- 79' Botafogo FR seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 82' Controversy at the stadium! Guilherme Santos argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 84' The crowd applauds Rafael Forster as he leaves the pitch. Cicero steps in for Botafogo FR.
- 89' It is a cagey affair so far. Botafogo FR in their trying to find a way past Goiás EC's compact .
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Breno argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 90' Fresh legs for Goias EC! Ratinho comes on to replace Daniel Villalva.
- Game over. The scoreline of 0-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Botafogo FR Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 14
- 3
-
7
Rhuan ↓ Davi Araujo 65'
-
6
Victor Luis ↓ Matheus Babi 71'
- 4
-
5
Rafael Forster ↓ Cicero 84'
- 12
- 2
-
19
Caio Alexandre ↓ Eber Bessa 84'
- 9
Bench
-
28
Cicero ↑ 84'
- 40
-
22
Eber Bessa ↑ 84'
-
33
Guilherme Santos ↑ 64'
- 23
- 25
- 30
- 20
- 38
-
11
Matheus Babi ↑ 71'
-
27
Davi Araujo ↑ 65'
- 17
Coach
Bruno Amorim Lazaroni
Goiás EC Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 16
- 17
-
10
Daniel Bessa ↓ Douglas Baggio 46'
- 6
- 27
- 3
- 23
- 70
- 5
-
11
Daniel Villalva ↓ Ratinho 90'
Bench
-
99
Fernandao ↑ 74'
- 94
- 13
-
56
Ratinho ↑ 90'
- 4
- 15
- 21
- 2
-
95
Douglas Baggio ↑ 46'
- 20
- 32
Coach
Enderson Moreira
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Pedro Raul | 2 |
| Tiquinho Soares | 2 |
| Fernandao | 1 |
| Victor Leandro Cuesta | 1 |
| Romildo | 1 |
| Kayke | 1 |
| Gabriel | 1 |
| Maguinho | 1 |
Head to Head
Botafogo FR Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.21
Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.84
Goiás EC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 66% + Under — clean sheet likely 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.05
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 2.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Botafogo FR or Draw
76%
Draw or Goiás EC
55%
Botafogo FR or Goiás EC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
14.3%
1 – 1
14%
0 – 1
9.4%
2 – 0
9.1%
2 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
5.3%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 0
3.6%
2 – 2
3.4%
3 – 1
3.2%
1 – 3
1.5%
Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR
| Handicap | Botafogo FR covers | Push | Goiás EC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 13% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 24% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 16% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
44%
✗
Goiás EC keeps clean sheet
30%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.