Botafogo FR vs SC Internacional, Serie A 2026 REGULAR SEASON
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Botafogo FR vs SC Internacional — Serie A at Municipal Nilton Santos.
- Botafogo FR 34 games · 42 pts (2026/26)
- SC Internacional 34 games · 38 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Fernando de Salles Nascimento (Brazil)
8 games this season
🟨 4.1/game
⚽ 9.9 goals/game
🟥 4 total
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr | SC Internacional | H | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Apr | Chapecoense AF | A | 4–1 | W |
| 12 Apr | Coritiba FBC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 05 Apr | CR Vasco da Gama | A | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Apr | Mirassol FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 29 Mar | CA Paranaense | A | 1–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr | Botafogo FR | A | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Apr | Mirassol FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Apr | Gremio FBPA | H | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Apr | SC Corinthians Paulista | A | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Apr | São Paulo FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Mar | Chapecoense AF | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Botafogo FR | SC Internacional | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #15 |
| 42 | Points | 38 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 11 / 9 / 14 | W / D / L | 9 / 11 / 14 |
| 46 | Scored | 38 |
| 53 | Conceded | 42 |
| -7 | GD | -4 |
| 1.24 | PPG | 1.12 |
| 32% | Win % | 26% |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
21%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
Botafogo FR this season
26%
Clean Sheets
SC Internacional this season
SC Internacional this season
Botafogo FR are 11th (42 pts). SC Internacional are 15th (38 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
SC Internacional
0-15
2/3
16-30
6/5
31-45
4/6
46-60
5/3
61-75
6/3
76+
7/10
■ 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 |
SC Internacional
| Johan Carbonero | 7 G | 4 A |
| Alan Patrick | 6 G | 2 A |
| Alexandro Bernabei | 5 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Municipal Nilton Santos as Botafogo FR face off against SC Internacional in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' Botafogo FR are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined SC Internacional backline.
- 13' Controversy at the stadium! Arthur Cabral argues furiously but the card stands.
- 18' Over 18 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 23' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 28' It looks surprising Botafogo FR does not make any changes. Victor Gabriel has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 33' A change in the Botafogo FR ranks — Vitinho exits the field as Mateo Ponte enters on 33.
- 36' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Felix Torres.
- 41' 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 Cristian Medina suffering a number of foals already.
- 45' That is a card for Botafogo FR. Franclim Carvalho will be fuming at that decision.
- 46' Another change for Botafogo FR made on 46 minute. Junior Santos leaves to be changed by Kadir Barria.
- 51' Botafogo FR currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 54' Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 59' Johan Carbonero adds to his 6 season tally! SC Internacional lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 62' Another substitution for SC Internacional to replace Bruno Henrique by Paulinho on 62 minute.
- 65' Cristian Medina has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 65 minutes.
- 67' Another change for Botafogo FR made on 67 minute. Matheus Martins leaves to be changed by Alvaro Montoro.
- 71' SC Internacional receives a card for a hard tackle on 71.
- 74' Alexandro Bernabei has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 74 minutes.
- 78' Allan gets the nod from Botafogo FR. He replaces Arthur Cabral and will look to change the dynamic.
- 80' Joaquin Correa was booked on 80.
- 83' A change in the SC Internacional ranks — Johan Carbonero exits the field as Matheus Bahia enters on 83.
- 88' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Clayton on 90.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Botafogo FR Lineups
Starting XI
-
19
Arthur Cabral ↓ Allan 78'
-
7
Junior Santos ↓ Kadir Barria 46'
- 22
- 13
-
88
Edenilson ↓ Joaquin Correa 67'
-
2
Vitinho ↓ Mateo Ponte 33'
- 20
- 5
- 8
- 6
- 11
Bench
- 21
-
25
Allan ↑ 78'
-
30
Joaquin Correa ↑ 67'
- 1
- 15
- 28
-
4
Mateo Ponte ↑ 33'
- 27
-
10
Alvaro Montoro ↑ 67'
- 14
- 34
-
37
Kadir Barria ↑ 46'
Coach
Franclim Carvalho
SC Internacional Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Alerrandro ↓ Rafael Borre 62'
-
8
Bruno Henrique ↓ Paulinho 62'
- 5
- 4
- 15
- 26
-
7
Johan Carbonero ↓ Matheus Bahia 83'
-
28
Vitinho ↓ Alan Patrick 62'
- 41
- 12
- 31
Bench
- 29
- 17
-
10
Alan Patrick ↑ 62'
-
19
Rafael Borre ↑ 62'
-
6
Matheus Bahia ↑ 83'
- 35
- 11
-
27
Paulinho ↑ 62'
- 18
- 20
- 22
- 33
Coach
Paulo Pezzolano
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Edenilson | 4 |
| William Pottker | 2 |
| William Pottker | 2 |
| Alexandro Bernabei | 2 |
| Janderson Costa | 2 |
| Alan Patrick | 2 |
| Marcinho | 1 |
| Alex Telles | 1 |
Head to Head
Botafogo FR Form
SC Internacional Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.59
Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.36
SC Internacional xG
I would bet for:
Botafogo FR or SC Internacional 74% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.95
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Botafogo FR or Draw
71%
Draw or SC Internacional
55%
Botafogo FR or SC Internacional
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 0
7.4%
1 – 2
7.4%
0 – 0
7%
2 – 0
6.5%
0 – 1
6.2%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.6%
3 – 0
3.4%
1 – 3
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR
| Handicap | Botafogo FR covers | Push | SC Internacional covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 20% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 17% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
SC Internacional keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

