Saturday , 26 September 2026

Botafogo FR vs São Paulo FC, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2024
Botafogo FR
2 – 1
Full Time
São Paulo FC
Sun 8 Dec 2024 · 19:00 UTC Engenhao 41,986 HT 45' · FT 45'
Jefferson Savarino 37' 1–0
1–1 63' William da Silva
Gregore 90+2' 2–1

Overview

Match Preview

Botafogo FR vs São Paulo FC — Serie A at Engenhao.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 CR Flamengo 28 60
2 SE Palmeiras 28 57
3 CA Paranaense 28 49
4 Fluminense FC 28 48
5 EC Bahia 28 46
6 Cruzeiro EC 28 45
7 CA Mineiro 27 40
8 Santos FC 27 38
9 Coritiba FBC 28 38
10 RB Bragantino 27 36
11 São Paulo FC 27 36
12 Botafogo FR 28 35
13 EC Vitoria 28 33
14 SC Corinthians Paulista 28 32
15 Mirassol FC 28 32
16 CR Vasco da Gama 27 31
17 Gremio FBPA 28 29
18 SC Internacional 28 28
19 Clube do Remo 28 23
20 Chapecoense AF 27 18

Head-to-Head

6
7
7
Botafogo FR 20 games · Avg 3.1 goals São Paulo FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-12-08 Botafogo FR 2–1 São Paulo FC 2024-09-26 São Paulo FC 5–6 Botafogo FR 2024-09-19 Botafogo FR 0–0 São Paulo FC 2024-07-24 São Paulo FC 2–2 Botafogo FR 2023-08-19 São Paulo FC 0–0 Botafogo FR

Recent Form

Botafogo FR
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Dec São Paulo FC H 2–1 W
05 Dec SC Internacional A 1–0 W
30 Nov CA Mineiro A 3–1 W
27 Nov SE Palmeiras A 3–1 W
23 Nov EC Vitoria H 1–1 D
21 Nov CA Mineiro A 0–0 D
São Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Dec Botafogo FR A 1–2 L
04 Dec EC Juventude H 1–2 L
01 Dec Gremio FBPA A 1–2 L
24 Nov CA Mineiro H 2–2 D
20 Nov RB Bragantino A 1–1 D
10 Nov CA Paranaense H 2–1 W

Season Stats

Botafogo FR São Paulo FC
#12 Position #11
35 Points 36
28 Played 27
9 / 8 / 11 W / D / L 10 / 6 / 11
41 Scored 32
45 Conceded 30
-4 GD +2
1.25 PPG 1.33
32% Win % 37%

Key Stats

55% Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
55% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
18% Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
26% Clean Sheets
São Paulo FC this season

Botafogo FR are 12th (35 pts). São Paulo FC are 11th (36 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

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

Top Scorers (This Season)

Botafogo FR
Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira 9 G 2 A
Arthur Cabral 7 G 1 A
Edenilson 4 G 2 A
Matheus Martins 4 G
São Paulo FC
Luciano 8 G 1 A
Jonathan Calleri 8 G 1 A
Ferreira 4 G
Artur Guimaraes 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Botafogo FR and Sao Paulo FC is underway.
  • 5' Sao Paulo FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Botafogo FR and Sao Paulo FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 20' named a 3-4-3 Diamond earlier, and opted for a 3-4-1-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 25' John has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 30' Luiz Henrique is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Sao Paulo FC so far.
  • 35' 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.
  • 37' What a moment for Jefferson Savarino! That strike on 37 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 42' Alan Franco, a Argentina , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 47' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. William da Silva made 377 appearances and scored 6 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 52' Botafogo FR currently sit 1 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 57' Joao Moreira has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 60' It is a substitution in Sao Paulo FC team. Igor Vinicius is replaced by Michel Araujo on 60 minute.
  • 63' The deadlock is broken! William da Silva gets on the scoresheet on 63 minutes.
  • 68' Allan gets the nod from Botafogo FR. He replaces Marlon Freitas and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 73' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Artur Jorge will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 78' The home supporters are growing impatient. Botafogo FR must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 81' Tche Tche has so much to prove this time. He replaces Thiago Almada on 81 minute.
  • 82' The supporters are chanting for Rodrigo Huendra. He replaces Marcos Antonio on 82 minute.
  • 87' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Botafogo FR and Sao Paulo FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 90' Rafael is replacing Luiz Henrique for the Botafogo FR side.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Botafogo FR take all three points.

Lineups

Botafogo FR Lineups

3-4-3 Diamond

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Artur Jorge

São Paulo FC Lineups

3-4-1-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Luis Zubeldía

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

2024-12-08 Botafogo FR 2–1 São Paulo FC 2024-09-26 São Paulo FC 5–6 Botafogo FR 2024-09-19 Botafogo FR 0–0 São Paulo FC 2024-07-24 São Paulo FC 2–2 Botafogo FR 2023-08-19 São Paulo FC 0–0 Botafogo FR

Botafogo FR Form

2024-12-08 Botafogo FR 2–1 São Paulo FC W 2024-12-05 SC Internacional 0–1 Botafogo FR W 2024-11-30 CA Mineiro 1–3 Botafogo FR W 2024-11-27 SE Palmeiras 1–3 Botafogo FR W 2024-11-23 Botafogo FR 1–1 EC Vitoria D 2024-11-21 CA Mineiro 0–0 Botafogo FR D

São Paulo FC Form

2024-12-08 Botafogo FR 2–1 São Paulo FC L 2024-12-04 São Paulo FC 1–2 EC Juventude L 2024-12-01 Gremio FBPA 2–1 São Paulo FC L 2024-11-24 São Paulo FC 2–2 CA Mineiro D 2024-11-20 RB Bragantino 1–1 São Paulo FC D 2024-11-10 São Paulo FC 2–1 CA Paranaense W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.65 Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.33 São Paulo FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 59% + Over 2.5 goals 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Botafogo FR50% Draw24% São Paulo FC26%
Actual: Botafogo FR win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes59% 0% No41%
Avg goals/match: 2.98
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 56%
44%
± 3.5 35%
65%
± 4.5 19%
81%

Double Chance

Botafogo FR or Draw
75%
Draw or São Paulo FC
50%
Botafogo FR or São Paulo FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Botafogo FR32% Draw44% São Paulo FC24%
Actual: Botafogo FR win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
7.6%
1 – 2
7.1%
0 – 0
6.9%
2 – 0
6.9%
0 – 1
5.9%
2 – 2
5.9%
3 – 1
4.9%
0 – 2
4.5%
3 – 0
3.7%
3 – 2
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR

Handicap Botafogo FR covers Push São Paulo FC covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 13% 77%
-1.5 23% — 77%
-1 23% 20% 56%
-0.5 44% — 56%
+0.5 70% — 30%
+1 70% 16% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 9% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
27% ✓
São Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓

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