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Botafogo FR vs Gremio FBPA, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2020-21
Botafogo FR
2 – 5
Full Time
Gremio FBPA
Mon 8 Feb 2021 · 23:00 UTC Estadio Nilton Santos HT 45+1' · FT 45+4'

Overview

Match Preview

Botafogo FR vs Gremio FBPA — Serie A at Estadio Nilton Santos.

Match Details

  • Referee Rodrigo D'Alonso Ferreira
  • Referee Johnny Barros de Oliveira
  • Referee Henrique Neu Ribeiro
  • Referee Gilberto Rodrigues Castro Junior
  • Referee Daniel Victor Costa Silva

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 CR Flamengo 30 64
2 SE Palmeiras 30 63
3 CA Paranaense 30 53
4 Fluminense FC 30 51
5 EC Bahia 30 49
6 Cruzeiro EC 30 48
7 CA Mineiro 30 47
8 Santos FC 30 42
9 RB Bragantino 30 40
10 Sao Paulo FC 30 39
11 Coritiba FBC 30 39
12 Botafogo FR 30 36
13 EC Vitoria 30 36
14 CR Vasco da Gama 29 35
15 Mirassol FC 30 33
16 SC Internacional 30 32
17 SC Corinthians Paulista 30 32
18 Gremio FBPA 30 31
19 Clube do Remo 30 25
20 Chapecoense AF 29 18

Head-to-Head

5
2
7
Botafogo FR 14 games · Avg 3.9 goals Gremio FBPA
Last 5 meetings
2021-02-08 Botafogo FR 2–5 Gremio FBPA 2020-10-14 Gremio FBPA 3–1 Botafogo FR 2019-10-27 Gremio FBPA 3–0 Botafogo FR 2019-06-12 Botafogo FR 0–1 Gremio FBPA 2018-09-01 Gremio FBPA 4–0 Botafogo FR

Recent Form

Botafogo FR
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Feb Gremio FBPA H 2–5 L
05 Feb SC Recife H 0–1 L
02 Feb SE Palmeiras A 1–1 D
24 Jan Fluminense FC A 0–2 L
20 Jan AC Goianiense H 1–3 L
17 Jan Santos FC A 1–2 L
Gremio FBPA
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Feb Botafogo FR A 5–2 W
03 Feb Santos FC H 3–3 D
31 Jan Coritiba FBC A 1–1 D
28 Jan CR Flamengo H 2–4 L
24 Jan SC Internacional A 1–2 L
20 Jan CA Mineiro H 1–1 D

Season Stats

Botafogo FR Gremio FBPA
#12 Position #18
36 Points 31
30 Played 30
9 / 9 / 12 W / D / L 7 / 10 / 13
43 Scored 32
48 Conceded 40
-5 GD -8
1.20 PPG 1.03
30% Win % 23%

Key Stats

64% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
71% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
17% Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
27% Clean Sheets
Gremio FBPA this season

Botafogo FR are 12th (36 pts). Gremio FBPA are 18th (31 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Botafogo FR
0-15
5/5
16-30
2/5
31-45
5/4
46-60
5/4
61-75
4/3
76+
8/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Gremio FBPA
0-15
–/1
16-30
2/3
31-45
5/5
46-60
4/3
61-75
3/7
76+
4/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Botafogo FR
Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira 10 G 2 A
Arthur Cabral 7 G 1 A
Edenilson 4 G 2 A
Matheus Martins 4 G
Gremio FBPA
Carlos Vinicius 10 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Estadio Nilton Santos. Botafogo FR are looking to make home advantage count against Gremio FBPA.
  • 5' It looks surprising Botafogo FR does not make any changes. Hugo has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 7' Brilliant from the ! Alisson makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 7.
  • 12' Gremio FBPA come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 17' Jean Pyerre has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 17 minutes.
  • 22' 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 Matheus Henrique suffering a number of foals already.
  • 27' It is a cagey affair so far. Botafogo FR in their trying to find a way past Gremio FBPA's compact .
  • 32' Brazil international David Braz has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 37' With 0 assists to his name this season, Rodrigues is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Botafogo FR.
  • 42' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Caio Alexandre made 352 appearances and scored 10 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 46' Ze Welison makes way for Kayque at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Botafogo FR.
  • 51' Botafogo FR currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 54' Brilliant from the ! Diego Churin makes it 0-3 with a superb finish on 54.
  • 56' The Brazil Rafael Navarro breaks the deadlock on 56 minutes. 1-3!
  • 57' Another change for Gremio FBPA made on 57 minute. Maicon leaves to be changed by Lucas Silva.
  • 60' Botafogo FR make a change. Romildo trudges off to be replaced by Matheus Babi on 60 minutes.
  • 65' Gremio FBPA started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 65.
  • 69' Another substitution for Botafogo FR to replace Rafael Navarro by Alexander Lecaros on 69 minute.
  • 70' The Gremio FBPA bench stirs into life. Diego Churin is withdrawn and Isaque gets his opportunity.
  • 71' Ferreira has so much to prove this time. He replaces Vanderson on 71 minute.
  • 74' What composure from Matheus Henrique! The Brazil international strokes it home. 1-4.
  • 78' What a strike from Matheus Henrique! The score is 1-5.
  • 79' The Gremio FBPA bench stirs into life. Matheus Henrique is withdrawn and Thaciano gets his opportunity.
  • 82' Matheus Babi has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 82 minutes.
  • 84' Cesinha makes way for Marcelo Conceicao at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from Botafogo FR.
  • 89' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Gremio FBPA that had 336 games and scored 393 goals.
  • Full Time. Gremio FBPA beats Botafogo FR

Lineups

Botafogo FR Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Gremio FBPA Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Renato Gaucho

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Cuiabano 3
Luis Suarez 3
Alisson 2
Jael 2
Matheus Babi 2
Matheus Henrique 2
Jael 2
Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira 2

Head to Head

2021-02-08 Botafogo FR 2–5 Gremio FBPA 2020-10-14 Gremio FBPA 3–1 Botafogo FR 2019-10-27 Gremio FBPA 3–0 Botafogo FR 2019-06-12 Botafogo FR 0–1 Gremio FBPA 2018-09-01 Gremio FBPA 4–0 Botafogo FR

Botafogo FR Form

2021-02-08 Botafogo FR 2–5 Gremio FBPA L 2021-02-05 Botafogo FR 0–1 SC Recife L 2021-02-02 SE Palmeiras 1–1 Botafogo FR D 2021-01-24 Fluminense FC 2–0 Botafogo FR L 2021-01-20 Botafogo FR 1–3 AC Goianiense L 2021-01-17 Santos FC 2–1 Botafogo FR L

Gremio FBPA Form

2021-02-08 Botafogo FR 2–5 Gremio FBPA W 2021-02-03 Gremio FBPA 3–3 Santos FC D 2021-01-31 Coritiba FBC 1–1 Gremio FBPA D 2021-01-28 Gremio FBPA 2–4 CR Flamengo L 2021-01-24 SC Internacional 2–1 Gremio FBPA L 2021-01-20 Gremio FBPA 1–1 CA Mineiro D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.38 Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.19 Gremio FBPA xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 68% + Both teams to score 66%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Botafogo FR25% Draw23% Gremio FBPA52%
Actual: Gremio FBPA win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes66% 0% No34%
Avg goals/match: 3.57
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 87%
13%
± 2.5 68%
32%
± 3.5 47%
53%
± 4.5 29%
71%

Double Chance

Botafogo FR or Draw
48%
Draw or Gremio FBPA
75%
Botafogo FR or Gremio FBPA
77%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Botafogo FR20% Draw39% Gremio FBPA41%
Actual: Gremio FBPA win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 2–5 not predicted
2 – 5
Actual
1 – 1
9.3%
1 – 2
9%
0 – 2
6.8%
1 – 3
6.5%
2 – 2
6.1%
2 – 1
5.7%
0 – 1
5.7%
0 – 3
4.8%
2 – 3
4.5%
0 – 0
4.1%
1 – 4
3.6%
1 – 0
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR

Handicap Botafogo FR covers Push Gremio FBPA covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 7% 90%
-1.5 10% — 90%
-1 10% 13% 77%
-0.5 23% — 77%
+0.5 45% — 55%
+1 45% 21% 34%
+1.5 66% — 34%
+2 66% 16% 17%
+2.5 83% — 17%

Clean Sheet

Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
12% ✓
Gremio FBPA keeps clean sheet
26% ✓

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