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Botafogo FR vs SE Palmeiras, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2020-21
Botafogo FR
2 – 1
Full Time
SE Palmeiras
Thu 8 Oct 2020 · 00:30 UTC Estadio Nilton Santos HT 45+4' · FT 45+9'
Y 44' Wesley
Y 53' Jailson
Y 56' Jailson
Guilherme Santos 71' Y
Y 71' Marcos Rocha
Y 74' Lucas Lima
Diego Cavalieri 81' Y
Matheus Babi 89' Y
Warley 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Botafogo FR vs SE Palmeiras — Serie A at Estadio Nilton Santos.

Match Details

  • Referee Rodolpho Toski Marques
  • Referee Bruno Boschilia
  • Referee Sidmar dos Santos Meurer
  • Referee Grazianni Maciel Rocha
  • Referee Rafael Traci

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

5
5
11
Botafogo FR 21 games · Avg 2.4 goals SE Palmeiras
Last 5 meetings
2020-10-08 Botafogo FR 2–1 SE Palmeiras 2019-10-13 SE Palmeiras 1–0 Botafogo FR 2019-05-25 Botafogo FR 0–1 SE Palmeiras 2018-08-23 SE Palmeiras 2–0 Botafogo FR 2018-04-16 Botafogo FR 1–1 SE Palmeiras

Recent Form

Botafogo FR
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Oct SE Palmeiras H 2–1 W
04 Oct Fluminense FC H 1–1 D
01 Oct EC Bahia H 1–2 L
27 Sep AC Goianiense A 1–1 D
20 Sep Santos FC H 0–0 D
13 Sep CR Vasco da Gama H 2–3 L
SE Palmeiras
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Oct Botafogo FR A 1–2 L
03 Oct Ceará SC H 2–1 W
27 Sep CR Flamengo H 1–1 D
20 Sep Grêmio FBPA A 1–1 D
13 Sep SC Recife H 2–2 D
10 Sep SC Corinthians Paulista A 2–0 W

Season Stats

Botafogo FR SE Palmeiras
#12 Position #1
22 Points 41
17 Played 18
6 / 4 / 7 W / D / L 12 / 5 / 1
31 Scored 30
31 Conceded 13
+0 GD +17
1.29 PPG 2.28
35% Win % 67%

Key Stats

52% Both Teams to Score
H2H (21 games)
43% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
12% Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
39% Clean Sheets
SE Palmeiras this season

Botafogo FR are 12th (22 pts). SE Palmeiras are 1st (41 pts).

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
SE Palmeiras
0-15
1/2
16-30
3/1
31-45
3/–
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/–
76+
1/–
■ 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
SE Palmeiras
Jose Manuel Lopez 6 G 3 A
Allan 4 G 2 A
Gustavo Gomez 3 G
Jhon Arias 3 G
Vitor Roque 3 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Botafogo FR and SE Palmeiras is underway.
  • 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
  • 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 15' Over 15 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 25' Botafogo FR are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against SE Palmeiras's shape.
  • 30' Botafogo FR currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 35' SE Palmeiras is showing some good football. However, SE Palmeiras are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 40' Marcos Rocha has been relatively quiet despite scoring 6 goals in his last 386 appearances.
  • 44' A meaty challenge results in booking for Wesley on 44.
  • 46' Assisted by Kevin with the perfectly-timed delivery and Pedro Raul makes no mistake. 1-0!
  • 51' SE Palmeiras fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 52' The whistle greets Patrick de Paula as he departs to be replaced by Ramires.
  • 53' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jailson on 53 minutes.
  • 53' Goal! Caio Alexandre scores his 10 goal in 341 matches.
  • 53' The crowd applauds Bruno Henrique as he leaves the pitch. Ze Rafael steps in for SE Palmeiras.
  • 56' The referee has no hesitation. Jailson is booked for SE Palmeiras — Yellow card on 56.
  • 61' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 63' Another substitution for SE Palmeiras to replace Mayke by Gustavo Scarpa on 63 minute.
  • 64' The whistle greets Raphael Veiga as he departs to be replaced by Lucas Lima.
  • 66' It is a substitution in Botafogo FR team. Rhuan is replaced by Guilherme Santos on 66 minute.
  • 71' A meaty challenge results in booking for Guilherme Santos on 71.
  • 73' The crowd applauds Rafael Forster as he leaves the pitch. Salomon Kalou steps in for Botafogo FR.
  • 74' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Lucas Lima.
  • 74' Botafogo FR make a change. Keisuke Honda trudges off to be replaced by Carlos Renteria on 74 minutes.
  • 77' Willian doubles the advantage! 2-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 81' Diego Cavalieri picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 86' Both keepers have barely been tested. Botafogo FR and SE Palmeiras are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 88' Time for substitution for Botafogo FR. Caio Alexandre is replaced by David Sousa.
  • 89' The referee shows Botafogo FR player a Yellow card on 89.
  • 89' The crowd applauds Pedro Raul as he leaves the pitch. Warley steps in for Botafogo FR.
  • 90' Botafogo FR player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • It finishes all square. Botafogo FR and SE Palmeiras share the spoils 2-1.

Lineups

Botafogo FR Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Bruno Amorim Lazaroni

SE Palmeiras Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Gustavo Scarpa 4
Endrick 3
Roni 3
Tiquinho Soares 3
Lucas Lima 2
Lucas Lima 2
Murilo 2
Gustavo Gomez 2

Head to Head

2020-10-08 Botafogo FR 2–1 SE Palmeiras 2019-10-13 SE Palmeiras 1–0 Botafogo FR 2019-05-25 Botafogo FR 0–1 SE Palmeiras 2018-08-23 SE Palmeiras 2–0 Botafogo FR 2018-04-16 Botafogo FR 1–1 SE Palmeiras

Botafogo FR Form

2020-10-08 Botafogo FR 2–1 SE Palmeiras W 2020-10-04 Botafogo FR 1–1 Fluminense FC D 2020-10-01 Botafogo FR 1–2 EC Bahia L 2020-09-27 AC Goianiense 1–1 Botafogo FR D 2020-09-20 Botafogo FR 0–0 Santos FC D 2020-09-13 Botafogo FR 2–3 CR Vasco da Gama L

SE Palmeiras Form

2020-10-08 Botafogo FR 2–1 SE Palmeiras L 2020-10-03 SE Palmeiras 2–1 Ceará SC W 2020-09-27 SE Palmeiras 1–1 CR Flamengo D 2020-09-20 Grêmio FBPA 1–1 SE Palmeiras D 2020-09-13 SE Palmeiras 2–2 SC Recife D 2020-09-10 SC Corinthians Paulista 0–2 SE Palmeiras W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.09 Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.74 SE Palmeiras xG
I would bet for: Botafogo FR or SE Palmeiras 74% + Both teams to score 55%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Botafogo FR29% Draw26% SE Palmeiras45%
Actual: Botafogo FR win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 2.83
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 53%
47%
± 3.5 32%
68%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

Botafogo FR or Draw
55%
Draw or SE Palmeiras
71%
Botafogo FR or SE Palmeiras
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Botafogo FR18% Draw45% SE Palmeiras37%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
0 – 1
9.4%
1 – 2
9.4%
0 – 2
8.8%
0 – 0
7.7%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
5.5%
1 – 3
5.5%
2 – 2
5.1%
0 – 3
5%
2 – 0
3.5%
2 – 3
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR

Handicap Botafogo FR covers Push SE Palmeiras covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 6% 91%
-1.5 9% — 91%
-1 9% 14% 77%
-0.5 23% — 77%
+0.5 49% — 51%
+1 49% 22% 29%
+1.5 71% — 29%
+2 71% 16% 13%
+2.5 87% — 13%

Clean Sheet

Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
18% ✓
SE Palmeiras keeps clean sheet
34% ✓

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