Botafogo FR vs Santos FC, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Botafogo FR vs Santos FC — Serie A at Engenhao.
- Botafogo FR 17 games · 22 pts (2026/26)
- Santos FC 18 games · 21 pts (2026/26)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov | Santos FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Nov | Fortaleza EC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 12 Nov | RB Bragantino | A | 2–2 | D |
| 09 Nov | Grêmio FBPA | H | 3–4 | L |
| 06 Nov | CR Vasco da Gama | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Nov | SE Palmeiras | H | 3–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov | Botafogo FR | A | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Nov | Sao Paulo FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Nov | Goiás EC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Nov | Cuiaba EC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Nov | CR Flamengo | A | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Oct | SC Corinthians Paulista | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Botafogo FR | Santos FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #15 |
| 22 | Points | 21 |
| 17 | Played | 18 |
| 6 / 4 / 7 | W / D / L | 5 / 6 / 7 |
| 31 | Scored | 26 |
| 31 | Conceded | 29 |
| +0 | GD | -3 |
| 1.29 | PPG | 1.17 |
| 35% | Win % | 28% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
42%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
12%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
Botafogo FR this season
28%
Clean Sheets
Santos FC this season
Santos FC this season
Botafogo FR are 12th (22 pts). Santos FC are 15th (21 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
Santos FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
4/2
46-60
3/2
61-75
1/4
76+
2/4
■ 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 |
Santos FC
| Gabriel Barbosa | 7 G | 2 A |
| Neymar | 4 G | 2 A |
| Alvaro Barreal | 3 G | |
| Benjamin Rollheiser | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Botafogo FR is hosting Santos FC for another epic battle.
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' What a strike from Danilo Barbosa! The score is 1-0.
- 11' What composure from Danilo Barbosa! The Brazil international strokes it home. 2-0.
- 16' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 21' 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.
- 24' The referee calls foul for Nonato. He receives a Yellow card.
- 29' Jean Lucas has been relatively quiet despite scoring 10 goals in his last 382 appearances.
- 34' Joaquim is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Santos FC so far.
- 39' Supporters expect more eagerness from Julio Furch, as he is very good at scoring at Engenhao with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 44' Brazil international Joao Paulo has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 46' Santos FC make a change. Nonato trudges off to be replaced by Lucas Lima on 46 minutes.
- 51' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 56' 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.
- 59' A moment of madness from Jean Lucas on 59 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Santos FC will be frustrated.
- 64' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 65' Carlos Eduardo makes way for Luis Henrique at the 65 minute mark. A tactical switch from Botafogo FR.
- 66' Another change for Botafogo FR made on 66 minute. Tiquinho Soares leaves to be changed by Janderson Costa.
- 70' Leonel Di Placido gets the nod from Botafogo FR. He replaces Joao Victor and will look to change the dynamic.
- 74' The supporters are chanting for Stiven Mendoza. He replaces Kevyson on 74 minute.
- 78' Gabriel catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 78.
- 83' Joao Victor is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Santos FC tonight.
- 85' Matias Segovia is replacing Junior Santos for the Botafogo FR side.
- 88' The referee shows Botafogo FR player a Yellow card on 88.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Lucas Lima argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 1-1 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Botafogo FR Lineups
Starting XI
- 34
- 12
-
37
Junior Santos ↓ Matias Segovia 85'
- 9
- 6
- 14
- 15
-
7
Joao Victor ↓ Leonel Di Placido 70'
- 17
- 5
-
33
Carlos Eduardo ↓ Luis Henrique 65'
Bench
-
24
Leonel Di Placido ↑ 70'
- 18
- 94
-
11
Luis Henrique ↑ 65'
- 27
- 43
- 1
-
–
Bastos ↑ 85'
-
20
Matias Segovia ↑ 85'
- 75
-
39
Janderson Costa ↑ 66'
- 54
Coach
Tiago Retzlaff Nunes
Santos FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
8
Jean Lucas ↓ Weslley Patati 85'
- 24
-
29
Camacho ↓ Maximiliano Silvera 46'
-
–
Nonato ↓ Lucas Lima 46'
- 34
- 10
- 9
- 30
- 28
- 14
-
38
Kevyson ↓ Stiven Mendoza 74'
Bench
- 88
- 19
-
23
Lucas Lima ↑ 46'
-
20
Stiven Mendoza ↑ 74'
- –
- 13
- 52
- 12
-
36
Weslley Patati ↑ 85'
-
11
Julio Furch ↑ 85'
-
–
Maximiliano Silvera ↑ 46'
- 32
Coach
Marcelo Fernandes
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Yeferson Soteldo | 3 |
| Marcos Leonardo Almeida | 3 |
| Lucas Fernandes | 3 |
| Marinho | 2 |
| Danilo Barbosa | 2 |
| Joaquin Correa | 2 |
| Tiquinho Soares | 2 |
| Messias | 1 |
Head to Head
Botafogo FR Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2
Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.83
Santos FC xG
I would bet for:
Botafogo FR or Santos FC 75% + Over 2.5 goals 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.83
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 3.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 4.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
Double Chance
Botafogo FR or Draw
65%
Draw or Santos FC
60%
Botafogo FR or Santos FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Botafogo FR win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 2
6.9%
3 – 1
5.1%
3 – 2
4.6%
2 – 0
4.4%
1 – 3
4.3%
2 – 3
4.3%
1 – 0
3.8%
0 – 2
3.7%
0 – 1
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR
| Handicap | Botafogo FR covers | Push | Santos FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 13% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 18% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 17% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 11% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Santos FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

