Botafogo FR vs SC Internacional, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Botafogo FR vs SC Internacional — Serie A at Estadio Nilton Santos.
- Botafogo FR 28 games · 35 pts (2026/26)
- SC Internacional 28 games · 28 pts (2026/26)
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 | Sao 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May | SC Internacional | H | 4–0 | W |
| 04 May | EC Bahia | A | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Apr | Fluminense FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Apr | CA Mineiro | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Apr | Sao Paulo FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 12 Apr | RB Bragantino | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May | Botafogo FR | A | 0–4 | L |
| 03 May | SC Corinthians Paulista | A | 2–4 | L |
| 26 Apr | EC Juventude | H | 3–1 | W |
| 20 Apr | Gremio FBPA | A | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Apr | SE Palmeiras | H | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Apr | Fortaleza EC | A | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Botafogo FR | SC Internacional | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #18 |
| 35 | Points | 28 |
| 28 | Played | 28 |
| 9 / 8 / 11 | W / D / L | 6 / 10 / 12 |
| 41 | Scored | 30 |
| 45 | Conceded | 36 |
| -4 | GD | -6 |
| 1.25 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 32% | Win % | 21% |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
53%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
18%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
Botafogo FR this season
25%
Clean Sheets
SC Internacional this season
SC Internacional this season
Botafogo FR are 12th (35 pts). SC Internacional are 18th (28 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
SC Internacional
0-15
1/3
16-30
6/5
31-45
1/6
46-60
4/2
61-75
5/2
76+
5/6
■ 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 |
SC Internacional
| Johan Carbonero | 7 G | 4 A |
| Alan Patrick | 4 G | 1 A |
| Alexandro Bernabei | 4 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Botafogo FR and SC Internacional get this one started.
- 5' Botafogo FR are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined SC Internacional backline.
- 9' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Igor Jesus makes it 1-0.
- 14' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ronaldo on 14.
- 19' Gustavo Prado is a natural midfielder and has been asked to do a very specific job for Botafogo FR tonight.
- 24' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 29' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 34' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 39' The 23-year-old Diego Rosa has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 44' What a moment for Artur Guimaraes! That strike on 44 puts his side firmly in control.
- 46' Time for substitution for SC Internacional. Thiago Maia is replaced by Oscar Romero.
- 51' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Roger Machado will be considering his options from the bench.
- 54' The Brazil Cuiabano breaks the deadlock on 54 minutes. 3-0!
- 59' Wesley makes way for Gustavo Prado at the 59 minute mark. A tactical switch from SC Internacional.
- 61' The crowd applauds Marlon Freitas as he leaves the pitch. Allan steps in for Botafogo FR.
- 66' Ricardo Mathias has been relatively quiet despite scoring 7 goals in his last 337 appearances.
- 69' What a strike from Alex Telles! The score is 4-0.
- 71' Igor Jesus makes way for Rwan Seco at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from Botafogo FR.
- 76' Over 76 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 77' Marcal gets the nod from Botafogo FR. He replaces Alex Telles and will look to change the dynamic.
- 80' SC Internacional make a change. Diego Rosa trudges off to be replaced by Gabriel Teixeira on 80 minutes.
- 85' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Botafogo FR side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 90' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- It finishes all square. Botafogo FR and SC Internacional share the spoils 4-0.
Lineups
Botafogo FR Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 7
-
13
Alex Telles ↓ Marcal 77'
- 12
- 2
-
17
Marlon Freitas ↓ Allan 61'
- 57
-
47
Jeffinho ↓ Nathan Ribeiro 46'
-
66
Cuiabano ↓ Kauan Lindes 61'
- 32
-
99
Igor Jesus ↓ Rwan Seco 71'
Bench
-
21
Marcal ↑ 77'
-
25
Allan ↑ 61'
- 6
- 5
- 33
- 23
-
9
Rwan Seco ↑ 71'
- 24
- 28
-
16
Nathan Ribeiro ↑ 46'
- 4
-
77
Kauan Lindes ↑ 61'
Coach
Renato Paiva
SC Internacional Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
-
29
Thiago Maia ↓ Oscar Romero 46'
-
17
Tabata ↓ Luis Aquino 80'
- 3
- 2
-
21
Wesley ↓ Gustavo Prado 59'
- 35
- 41
- 24
-
33
Diego Rosa ↓ Gabriel Teixeira 80'
-
45
Lucca Holanda ↓ Ricardo Mathias 59'
Bench
- 12
-
11
Oscar Romero ↑ 46'
- 23
- 18
- 20
- 22
- 48
-
47
Gustavo Prado ↑ 59'
-
39
Luis Aquino ↑ 80'
-
34
Gabriel Teixeira ↑ 80'
-
49
Ricardo Mathias ↑ 59'
Coach
Roger Machado
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Edenilson | 4 |
| Janderson Costa | 2 |
| Alan Patrick | 2 |
| William Pottker | 2 |
| William Pottker | 2 |
| Luis Henrique | 1 |
| Artur Guimaraes | 1 |
| Pedro Raul | 1 |
Head to Head
Botafogo FR Form
SC Internacional Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.11
Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.98
SC Internacional xG
I would bet for:
Botafogo FR to win 61% + Over 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Botafogo FR win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.09
Actual: No — clean sheet
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
83%
Draw or SC Internacional
39%
Botafogo FR or SC Internacional
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Botafogo FR win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.2%
2 – 0
10%
2 – 1
9.6%
1 – 0
9%
3 – 0
6.8%
3 – 1
6.7%
0 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
4.7%
1 – 2
4.5%
0 – 1
3.8%
4 – 0
Actual
4 – 1
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR
| Handicap | Botafogo FR covers | Push | SC Internacional covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -2 | 20% | 19% | 61% |
| -1.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| -1 | 39% | 23% | 38% |
| -0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
SC Internacional keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

