Botafogo FR vs Goiás EC, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Botafogo FR vs Goiás EC — Serie A .
- Botafogo FR 21 games · 30 pts (2026/26)
- Goiás 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Oct | Goiás EC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Sep | SC Corinthians Paulista | A | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Sep | CA Mineiro | A | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Sep | CR Flamengo | H | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Aug | EC Bahia | H | 3–0 | W |
| 19 Aug | Sao Paulo FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Oct | Botafogo FR | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Sep | CR Flamengo | H | 0–0 | D |
| 16 Sep | SE Palmeiras | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Sep | SC Internacional | H | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Aug | SC Corinthians Paulista | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Aug | CA Paranaense | H | 1–1 | D |
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' The ball is rolling at . Botafogo FR are looking to make home advantage count against Goiás EC.
- 5' The 28-year-old Everton Morelli has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' Matheus Babi is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Botafogo FR so far.
- 15' The referee calls foul for Allano. He receives a Yellow card.
- 20' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 25' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Botafogo FR and Goiás EC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 27' Lucas Halter has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 27 minutes.
- 32' It looks like no one’s ball. Botafogo FR is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 37' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 42' 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.
- 45' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Everton Morelli.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Tiquinho Soares. He replaces Junior Santos on 46 minute.
- 50' Diego Costa is having his name booked by the referee on 50.
- 52' Magnificent from Tiquinho Soares! That is 64 goals in 491 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 57' Goiás EC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 62' The travelling Goiás EC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 64' Goias EC make a change. Guilherme Marques trudges off to be replaced by Raphael Guzzo on 64 minutes.
- 69' It looks surprising Goiás EC does not make any changes. Joao Victor has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 74' Hugo Flahaut, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 75' Joao Victor is having his name booked by the referee on 75.
- 77' The Goias EC manager makes a substitution. Anderson Oliveira departs to be replaced by Alesson.
- 82' The crowd applauds Joao Victor as he leaves the pitch. Matias Segovia steps in for Botafogo FR.
- 87' Botafogo FR receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 87.
- 88' The whistle greets Joao Magno as he departs to be replaced by Sidimar.
- 89' Apodi has so much to prove this time. He replaces Allano on 89 minute.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Maguinho is booked for Goias EC — Yellow card on 90.
- 90' Tche Tche makes way for Leonel Di Placido at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Botafogo FR.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Botafogo FR Lineups
Starting XI
- 34
- 12
-
37
Junior Santos ↓ Tiquinho Soares 46'
- 19
-
6
Tche Tche ↓ Leonel Di Placido 90'
-
14
Gabriel ↓ Luis Henrique 46'
- 15
-
7
Joao Victor ↓ Matias Segovia 82'
- 17
- 16
- 33
Bench
-
9
Tiquinho Soares ↑ 46'
-
24
Leonel Di Placido ↑ 90'
- 18
- 94
-
11
Luis Henrique ↑ 46'
- 27
- 5
- 1
- –
-
20
Matias Segovia ↑ 82'
- 31
- 39
Coach
Bruno Nascimento
Goiás EC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 40
- 3
- 19
- 23
-
12
Willian Oliveira ↓ Matheus Babi 88'
- 66
- 2
-
41
Anderson Oliveira ↓ Alesson 77'
-
77
Joao Magno ↓ Sidimar 88'
- 60
Bench
- 7
-
27
Alesson ↑ 77'
- 13
-
22
Apodi ↑ 89'
- 11
- 43
- 88
-
5
Raphael Guzzo ↑ 64'
-
–
Matheus Babi ↑ 88'
-
4
Sidimar ↑ 88'
- 30
- 37
Coach
Armando Evangelista
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Pedro Raul | 2 |
| Tiquinho Soares | 2 |
| Marcelo Conceicao | 1 |
| Bruno Melo | 1 |
| Joao Paulo | 1 |
| Lucas Halter | 1 |
| Leonardo Valencia | 1 |
| Michael | 1 |
Head to Head
Botafogo FR Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.21
Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08
Goiás EC xG
I would bet for:
Botafogo FR or Goiás EC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.29
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Botafogo FR or Draw
69%
Draw or Goiás EC
62%
Botafogo FR or Goiás EC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Goiás EC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
12.4%
1 – 0
11%
0 – 1
9.7%
2 – 1
7.7%
2 – 0
7.1%
1 – 2
6.9%
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 2
4.3%
3 – 1
3.2%
3 – 0
2.8%
1 – 3
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR
| Handicap | Botafogo FR covers | Push | Goiás EC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 21% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 18% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Goiás EC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

