Botafogo FR vs SC Recife, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Botafogo FR vs SC Recife — Serie A at Estadio Nilton Santos.
- Botafogo FR 17 games · 22 pts (2026/26)
- SC Recife 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Daniel Luis Marques
- Referee Luiz Flavio De Oliveira
- Referee Miguel Cataneo Ribeiro Da Costa
- Referee Joao Ennio Sobral
- Referee Rodrigo Guarizo Ferreira Do Amaral
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE Palmeiras | 18 | 41 |
| 2 | CR Flamengo | 17 | 34 |
| 3 | Fluminense FC | 18 | 31 |
| 4 | CA Paranaense | 18 | 30 |
| 5 | RB Bragantino | 18 | 29 |
| 6 | EC Bahia | 17 | 26 |
| 7 | Coritiba FBC | 18 | 26 |
| 8 | Sao Paulo FC | 18 | 25 |
| 9 | CA Mineiro | 18 | 24 |
| 10 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 18 | 24 |
| 11 | Cruzeiro EC | 18 | 24 |
| 12 | Botafogo FR | 17 | 22 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 17 | 22 |
| 14 | SC Internacional | 18 | 21 |
| 15 | Santos FC | 18 | 21 |
| 16 | Grêmio FBPA | 18 | 21 |
| 17 | CR Vasco da Gama | 18 | 20 |
| 18 | Clube do Remo | 18 | 18 |
| 19 | Mirassol FC | 17 | 16 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 17 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Feb | SC Recife | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Feb | SE Palmeiras | A | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Jan | Fluminense FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 20 Jan | AC Goianiense | H | 1–3 | L |
| 17 Jan | Santos FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Jan | CR Vasco da Gama | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Feb | Botafogo FR | A | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Feb | CR Flamengo | H | 0–3 | L |
| 24 Jan | EC Bahia | H | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Jan | SC Corinthians Paulista | A | 0–3 | L |
| 16 Jan | Fluminense FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Jan | SE Palmeiras | H | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
12%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
Botafogo FR this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Botafogo FR
0-15
5/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
2/2
46-60
2/1
61-75
4/3
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Botafogo FR
| Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira | 7 G | 2 A |
| Arthur Cabral | 7 G | 1 A |
| Edenilson | 4 G | 2 A |
| Matheus Martins | 4 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. SC Recife get us underway at Estadio Nilton Santos.
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 10' Botafogo FR are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 20' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 24' Iago Maidana doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 29' It looks like no one’s ball. SC Recife is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 32' A moment of madness from Betinho on 32 minutes earns him a Yellow card. SC Recife will be frustrated.
- 37' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 37 minutes.
- 42' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Botafogo FR that had 341 games and scored 352 goals.
- 45' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Ze Welison.
- 46' Betinho makes way for Marcio Araujo at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from SC Recife.
- 51' Both keepers have barely been tested. Botafogo FR and SC Recife are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 53' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ewerton on 53.
- 54' The crowd applauds Romildo as he leaves the pitch. Matheus Babi steps in for Botafogo FR.
- 55' Fresh legs for Botafogo FR! Hugo comes on to replace Victor Luis.
- 57' SC Recife make a change. Ewerton trudges off to be replaced by Rafael Thyere on 57 minutes.
- 62' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 67' With 0 assists to his name this season, Victor Luis is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Botafogo FR.
- 72' Supporters expect more eagerness from Kevin, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio Nilton Santos with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 73' Raul Prata is replacing Marquinhos for the SC Recife side.
- 76' Alexander Lecaros gets the nod from Botafogo FR. He replaces Matheus Nascimento and will look to change the dynamic.
- 81' It is a substitution in Botafogo FR team. Rafael Navarro is replaced by Salomon Kalou on 81 minute.
- 86' A moment of madness from Raul Prata on 86 minutes earns him a Yellow card. SC Recife will be frustrated.
- 86' Fresh legs for SC Recife! Luciano Juba comes on to replace Thiago Neves.
- SC Recife celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Botafogo FR Lineups
Starting XI
- 50
- 3
- 29
-
6
Victor Luis C ↓ Hugo 55'
- 2
- 19
- 30
-
18
Rafael Navarro ↓ Salomon Kalou 81'
-
21
Romildo ↓ Matheus Babi 54'
- 39
- 34
Bench
- 40
- 14
-
8
Salomon Kalou ↑ 81'
- 23
- 32
- 25
-
20
Alexander Lecaros ↑ 76'
- 38
-
11
Matheus Babi ↑ 54'
- 27
-
31
Hugo ↑ 55'
SC Recife Lineups
Starting XI
-
30
Thiago Neves ↓ Luciano Juba 86'
- 34
- 77
- 27
- 2
- 6
- 3
-
33
Marquinhos ↓ Raul Prata 73'
-
66
Ewerton ↓ Rafael Thyere 57'
- 94
-
18
Betinho ↓ Marcio Araujo 46'
Bench
- 9
- 1
-
23
Raul Prata ↑ 73'
-
12
Sander ↑ 46'
-
15
Rafael Thyere ↑ 57'
-
7
Marcio Araujo ↑ 46'
- 44
- 5
- 99
-
46
Luciano Juba ↑ 86'
- 20
Coach
Jair Ventura
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kadir Barria | 2 |
| Everton Felipe | 1 |
| Artur Guimaraes | 1 |
| Rodrigo Lindoso | 1 |
| Everton Felipe | 1 |
| Rodrigo Lindoso | 1 |
| Thiago Neves | 1 |
| Keisuke Honda | 1 |
Head to Head
Botafogo FR Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.13
Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05
SC Recife xG
I would bet for:
Botafogo FR or SC Recife 69% + Under 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: SC Recife win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.18
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Botafogo FR or Draw
68%
Draw or SC Recife
63%
Botafogo FR or SC Recife
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: SC Recife win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 0
13.7%
1 – 0
11.6%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
7.3%
2 – 0
7%
1 – 2
6.8%
0 – 2
5.9%
2 – 2
4%
3 – 1
2.8%
3 – 0
2.6%
1 – 3
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR
| Handicap | Botafogo FR covers | Push | SC Recife covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 21% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 19% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
SC Recife keeps clean sheet
33%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.