Wednesday , 11 November 2026

Botafogo FR vs São Paulo FC, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2025
Botafogo FR
2 – 2
Full Time
São Paulo FC
Wed 16 Apr 2025 · 21:30 UTC Estadio Nilton Santos HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 53' Matheus
Y 66' Ferreira
Y 90' Robert Arboleda
Y 90' Rodrigo Huendra

Overview

Match Preview

Botafogo FR vs São Paulo FC — Serie A at Estadio Nilton Santos.

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
2025-04-16 Botafogo FR 2–2 São Paulo FC 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

Recent Form

Botafogo FR
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Apr São Paulo FC H 2–2 D
12 Apr RB Bragantino A 0–1 L
06 Apr EC Juventude H 2–0 W
30 Mar SE Palmeiras A 0–0 D
11 Dec CF Pachuca H 0–3 L
08 Dec São Paulo FC H 2–1 W
São Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Apr Botafogo FR A 2–2 D
13 Apr Cruzeiro EC H 1–1 D
06 Apr CA Mineiro A 0–0 D
29 Mar SC Recife H 0–0 D
08 Dec Botafogo FR A 1–2 L
04 Dec EC Juventude H 1–2 L

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' It’s Showtime! The match between Botafogo FR and Sao Paulo FC is underway.
  • 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Botafogo FR and Sao Paulo FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 15' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Sao Paulo FC winning 0% of all matches.
  • 20' It is a cagey affair so far. Botafogo FR in their trying to find a way past Sao Paulo FC's compact .
  • 21' Goal! Ferreira scores his 25 goal in 342 matches.
  • 24' Jefferson Savarino doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 29' Botafogo FR are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Sao Paulo FC's shape.
  • 34' It looks like no one’s ball. Sao Paulo FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 35' The supporters are chanting for Andre Silva. He replaces Jonathan Calleri on 35 minute.
  • 40' 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' A quiet spell here at Estadio Nilton Santos. Sao Paulo FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 50' Marlon Freitas, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 53' Matheus was booked on 53.
  • 58' Andre Silva has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 45 minutes.
  • 63' The crowd applauds Gregore as he leaves the pitch. Patrick de Paula steps in for Botafogo FR.
  • 65' Another change for Sao Paulo FC made on 65 minute. Wendell leaves to be changed by Enzo Diaz.
  • 66' Ferreira picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 71' Brazil international Igor Jesus has been a key figure this campaign — 3 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 76' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 81' A change in the Botafogo FR ranks — Matheus Martins exits the field as Gonzalo Mastriani enters on 81.
  • 84' What composure from Igor Jesus! The Brazil international strokes it home. 2-2.
  • 87' Sao Paulo FC make a change. Nahuel Ferraresi trudges off to be replaced by Rodrigo Huendra on 87 minutes.
  • 88' The Botafogo FR manager makes a substitution. Artur Guimaraes departs to be replaced by Jeffinho.
  • 90' The referee has no hesitation. Robert Arboleda is booked for Sao Paulo FC — card on 90.
  • 2-2 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Botafogo FR Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Renato Paiva

São Paulo FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Luis Zubeldía

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

2025-04-16 Botafogo FR 2–2 São Paulo FC 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

Botafogo FR Form

2025-04-16 Botafogo FR 2–2 São Paulo FC D 2025-04-12 RB Bragantino 1–0 Botafogo FR L 2025-04-06 Botafogo FR 2–0 EC Juventude W 2025-03-30 SE Palmeiras 0–0 Botafogo FR D 2024-12-11 Botafogo FR 0–3 CF Pachuca L 2024-12-08 Botafogo FR 2–1 São Paulo FC W

São Paulo FC Form

2025-04-16 Botafogo FR 2–2 São Paulo FC D 2025-04-13 São Paulo FC 1–1 Cruzeiro EC D 2025-04-06 CA Mineiro 0–0 São Paulo FC D 2025-03-29 São Paulo FC 0–0 SC Recife D 2024-12-08 Botafogo FR 2–1 São Paulo FC L 2024-12-04 São Paulo FC 1–2 EC Juventude L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.62 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 75% + Both teams to score 62%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Botafogo FR44% Draw25% São Paulo FC31%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes62% 0% No38%
Avg goals/match: 3.08
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 59%
41%
± 3.5 37%
63%
± 4.5 20%
80%

Double Chance

Botafogo FR or Draw
70%
Draw or São Paulo FC
56%
Botafogo FR or São Paulo FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Botafogo FR30% Draw44% São Paulo FC26%
Actual: São Paulo FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.8%
2 – 1
8.5%
1 – 2
7.6%
1 – 0
6.6%
0 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
6%
0 – 1
5.9%
0 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.6%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 2
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR

Handicap Botafogo FR covers Push São Paulo FC covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 12% 79%
-1.5 21% — 79%
-1 21% 19% 60%
-0.5 40% — 60%
+0.5 67% — 33%
+1 67% 17% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 10% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
24% ✓
São Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

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