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Botafogo FR vs São Paulo FC, Serie A 2019 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2019
Botafogo FR
1 – 2
Full Time
São Paulo FC
Sat 21 Sep 2019 · 14:00 UTC HT 45+3' · FT 45+7'
Cicero 27' Y
Y 58' Hernanes
Luiz Fernando 73' Y
Fernando 77' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Botafogo FR vs São Paulo FC — Serie A .

Match Details

  • Referee Leirson Peng Martins
  • Referee Jean Pierre Goncalves Lima
  • Referee Jorge Eduardo Bernardi
  • Referee Alexandre Vargas Tavares de Jesus

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 CR Flamengo 34 76
2 SE Palmeiras 34 73
3 Cruzeiro EC 34 60
4 Fluminense FC 34 57
5 CA Paranaense 34 54
6 EC Bahia 34 53
7 CA Mineiro 34 50
8 RB Bragantino 34 47
9 Santos FC 34 47
10 São Paulo FC 34 44
11 Botafogo FR 34 42
12 Coritiba FBC 34 42
13 CR Vasco da Gama 33 41
14 Mirassol FC 34 40
15 SC Internacional 34 38
16 EC Vitoria 34 38
17 SC Corinthians Paulista 34 37
18 Gremio FBPA 34 37
19 Clube do Remo 34 29
20 Chapecoense AF 33 21

Head-to-Head

6
7
7
Botafogo FR 20 games · Avg 3.1 goals São Paulo FC
Last 5 meetings
2019-09-21 Botafogo FR 1–2 São Paulo FC 2019-04-27 São Paulo FC 2–0 Botafogo FR 2018-09-30 Botafogo FR 2–2 São Paulo FC 2018-05-31 São Paulo FC 3–2 Botafogo FR 2018-05-31 São Paulo FC 3–2 Botafogo FR

Recent Form

Botafogo FR
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Sep São Paulo FC H 1–2 L
15 Sep Ceará SC A 0–0 D
08 Sep CA Mineiro H 2–1 W
01 Sep SC Internacional A 2–3 L
26 Aug Chapecoense AF H 0–0 D
17 Aug SC Corinthians Paulista A 0–2 L
São Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Sep Botafogo FR A 2–1 W
15 Sep CS Alagoano H 1–1 D
07 Sep SC Internacional A 0–1 L
31 Aug Gremio FBPA H 0–0 D
25 Aug CR Vasco da Gama A 0–2 L
21 Aug CA Paranaense A 1–0 W

Season Stats

Botafogo FR São Paulo FC
#11 Position #10
42 Points 44
34 Played 34
11 / 9 / 14 W / D / L 12 / 8 / 14
46 Scored 39
53 Conceded 39
-7 GD +0
1.24 PPG 1.29
32% Win % 35%

Key Stats

55% Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
55% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
21% Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
26% Clean Sheets
São Paulo FC this season

Botafogo FR are 11th (42 pts). São Paulo FC are 10th (44 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Botafogo FR
0-15
6/6
16-30
3/5
31-45
5/6
46-60
5/5
61-75
4/4
76+
9/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
São Paulo FC
0-15
5/2
16-30
4/4
31-45
8/6
46-60
–/11
61-75
7/2
76+
4/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Botafogo FR
Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira 10 G 2 A
Arthur Cabral 7 G 1 A
Edenilson 6 G 2 A
Matheus Martins 4 G 1 A
São Paulo FC
Jonathan Calleri 10 G 2 A
Luciano 9 G 1 A
Artur Guimaraes 4 G 1 A
Ferreira 4 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to that hosts another battle between Botafogo FR and Sao Paulo FC.
  • 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 15' Botafogo FR are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Sao Paulo FC's shape.
  • 20' Sao Paulo FC looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Luciano scoring 1 goals.
  • 25' Botafogo FR currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 27' The referee has no hesitation. Cicero is booked for Botafogo FR — Yellow card on 27.
  • 32' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 37' What a moment for Hernanes! That strike on 37 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 42' With 0 assists to his name this season, Joao Paulo is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Sao Paulo FC.
  • 46' GOAL! Joao Paulo scores on 45. Assisted by Gustavo Bochecha
  • 51' Sao Paulo FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 1 meetings.
  • 56' Botafogo FR are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sao Paulo FC backline.
  • 58' Hernanes catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 58.
  • 59' Everton is replacing Hernanes for the Sao Paulo FC side.
  • 64' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 65' The Botafogo FR bench stirs into life. Gustavo Bochecha is withdrawn and Leonardo Valencia gets his opportunity.
  • 70' It looks surprising Sao Paulo FC does not make any changes. Luan has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 73' Luiz Fernando is having his name booked by the referee on 73.
  • 75' Another substitution for Botafogo FR to replace Vitinho by Rodrigo Pimpao on 75 minute.
  • 77' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Fernando on 77 minutes.
  • 82' Supporters expect more eagerness from Gilson, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 86' Luan makes way for Igor Gomes at the 86 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sao Paulo FC.
  • 89' The supporters are chanting for Alan Santos. He replaces Luiz Fernando on 89 minute.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Sao Paulo FC take all three points.

Lineups

Botafogo FR Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

São Paulo FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Cuca

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Tiquinho Soares 4
Brenner 2
Diego Souza 2
Jefferson Savarino 2
Kayque 2
Everton 2
Diego Souza 2
Ferreira 2

Head to Head

2019-09-21 Botafogo FR 1–2 São Paulo FC 2019-04-27 São Paulo FC 2–0 Botafogo FR 2018-09-30 Botafogo FR 2–2 São Paulo FC 2018-05-31 São Paulo FC 3–2 Botafogo FR 2018-05-31 São Paulo FC 3–2 Botafogo FR

Botafogo FR Form

2019-09-21 Botafogo FR 1–2 São Paulo FC L 2019-09-15 Ceará SC 0–0 Botafogo FR D 2019-09-08 Botafogo FR 2–1 CA Mineiro W 2019-09-01 SC Internacional 3–2 Botafogo FR L 2019-08-26 Botafogo FR 0–0 Chapecoense AF D 2019-08-17 SC Corinthians Paulista 2–0 Botafogo FR L

São Paulo FC Form

2019-09-21 Botafogo FR 1–2 São Paulo FC W 2019-09-15 São Paulo FC 1–1 CS Alagoano D 2019-09-07 SC Internacional 1–0 São Paulo FC L 2019-08-31 São Paulo FC 0–0 Gremio FBPA D 2019-08-25 CR Vasco da Gama 2–0 São Paulo FC L 2019-08-21 CA Paranaense 0–1 São Paulo FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.29 Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.46 São Paulo FC xG
I would bet for: Botafogo FR or São Paulo FC 72% + Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Botafogo FR32% Draw28% São Paulo FC40%
Actual: São Paulo FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 2.75
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 51%
49%
± 3.5 30%
70%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

Botafogo FR or Draw
60%
Draw or São Paulo FC
68%
Botafogo FR or São Paulo FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Botafogo FR24% Draw46% São Paulo FC30%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
8.4%
0 – 0
8.4%
2 – 1
7.5%
1 – 0
7.3%
0 – 2
6.7%
2 – 2
5.5%
2 – 0
5.2%
1 – 3
4.1%
3 – 1
3.2%
0 – 3
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR

Handicap Botafogo FR covers Push São Paulo FC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 9% 86%
-1.5 14% — 86%
-1 14% 18% 68%
-0.5 32% — 68%
+0.5 60% — 40%
+1 60% 20% 20%
+1.5 80% — 20%
+2 80% 12% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
24% ✓
São Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓

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