Saturday , 22 August 2026

Botafogo FR vs Santos FC, Serie A 2026 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2026
Botafogo FR
2 – 1
Full Time
Santos FC
Thu 16 Jul 2026 · 22:30 UTC Municipal Nilton Santos HT 45' · FT 45'
1–1 57' Alvaro Barreal
Victor Hugo 25' Y
Y 26' Thaciano
Y 45' Alvaro Barreal
Matheus Martins 45' Y
Nahuel Ferraresi 78' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Botafogo FR vs Santos FC — Serie A at Municipal Nilton Santos.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 SE Palmeiras 23 48
2 CR Flamengo 22 45
3 CA Paranaense 23 41
4 Fluminense FC 23 38
5 Cruzeiro EC 23 36
6 EC Bahia 23 34
7 RB Bragantino 22 32
8 CA Mineiro 22 32
9 SC Corinthians Paulista 23 32
10 Coritiba FBC 23 31
11 Botafogo FR 22 30
12 EC Vitoria 23 29
13 Sao Paulo FC 22 27
14 Santos FC 22 25
15 Gremio FBPA 22 25
16 SC Internacional 23 24
17 Clube do Remo 23 23
18 Mirassol FC 22 23
19 CR Vasco da Gama 22 22
20 Chapecoense AF 22 11

Head-to-Head

3
6
4
Botafogo FR 13 games · Avg 2.3 goals Santos FC
Last 5 meetings
2026-07-16 Botafogo FR 2–1 Santos FC 2025-10-26 Botafogo FR 2–2 Santos FC 2025-06-01 Santos FC 0–1 Botafogo FR 2023-11-26 Botafogo FR 1–1 Santos FC 2023-07-23 Santos FC 2–2 Botafogo FR

Recent Form

Botafogo FR
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Jul Santos FC H 2–1 W
30 May EC Bahia A 0–0 D
23 May Sao Paulo FC A 1–1 D
17 May SC Corinthians Paulista H 3–1 W
10 May CA Mineiro A 1–1 D
02 May Clube do Remo H 1–2 L
Santos FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Jul Botafogo FR A 1–2 L
31 May EC Vitoria H 0–0 D
23 May Gremio FBPA A 2–3 L
17 May Coritiba FBC H 0–3 L
10 May RB Bragantino H 2–0 W
02 May SE Palmeiras A 1–1 D

Season Stats

Botafogo FR Santos FC
#11 Position #14
30 Points 25
22 Played 22
8 / 6 / 8 W / D / L 6 / 7 / 9
35 Scored 32
34 Conceded 35
+1 GD -3
1.36 PPG 1.14
36% Win % 27%

Key Stats

54% Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
46% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
18% Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
27% Clean Sheets
Santos FC this season

Botafogo FR are 11th (30 pts). Santos FC are 14th (25 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Botafogo FR
0-15
5/2
16-30
1/3
31-45
4/2
46-60
2/3
61-75
4/3
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Santos FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
2/3
31-45
5/2
46-60
4/3
61-75
2/4
76+
5/4
■ 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 8 G 2 A
Neymar 6 G 2 A
Alvaro Barreal 4 G 1 A
Benjamin Rollheiser 3 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Botafogo FR and Santos FC has kicked off!
  • 5' Thaciano has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 22 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
  • 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Botafogo FR side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 15' It is a cagey affair so far. Botafogo FR in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past Santos FC's compact 4-2-3-1.
  • 20' It looks like no one’s ball. Santos FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 25' The referee calls foul for Victor Hugo. He receives a card.
  • 26' It’s gonna be a card for Thaciano.
  • 31' Matheus Martins needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 36' 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 Gabriel Menino suffering a number of foals already.
  • 41' Botafogo FR currently sit 12 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 45' The referee has no hesitation. Alvaro Barreal is booked for Santos FC — card on 45.
  • 50' Supporters expect more eagerness from Vitinho, as he is very good at scoring at Municipal Nilton Santos with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 54' Santos FC make a change. Gustavo Henrique trudges off to be replaced by Christian Oliva on 54 minutes.
  • 57' Brilliant from the ! Alvaro Barreal makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 57.
  • 62' Nahuel Ferraresi has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 3 cards already picked up this season.
  • 64' The whistle greets Miguelito as he departs to be replaced by Nadson Maia.
  • 69' It looks surprising Botafogo FR does not make any changes. Gabriel Bontempo has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 71' Time for substitution for Santos FC. Benjamin Rollheiser is replaced by Gabriel Bontempo.
  • 76' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Botafogo FR and Santos FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 77' The Botafogo FR manager makes a substitution. Kauan departs to be replaced by Kadir Barria.
  • 78' A moment of madness from Nahuel Ferraresi on 78 minutes earns him a card. Botafogo FR will be frustrated.
  • 78' The supporters are chanting for Edenilson. He replaces Lucas Villalba on 78 minute.
  • 83' Leo Linck is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Botafogo FR so far.
  • 88' Over 88 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • Another three points for Botafogo FR.

Lineups

Botafogo FR Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Franclim Carvalho

Santos FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Cuca

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Yeferson Soteldo 3
Marcos Leonardo Almeida 3
Lucas Fernandes 3
Marinho 2
Danilo Barbosa 2
Alvaro Barreal 2
Joaquin Correa 2
Tiquinho Soares 2

Head to Head

2026-07-16 Botafogo FR 2–1 Santos FC 2025-10-26 Botafogo FR 2–2 Santos FC 2025-06-01 Santos FC 0–1 Botafogo FR 2023-11-26 Botafogo FR 1–1 Santos FC 2023-07-23 Santos FC 2–2 Botafogo FR

Botafogo FR Form

2026-07-16 Botafogo FR 2–1 Santos FC W 2026-05-30 EC Bahia 0–0 Botafogo FR D 2026-05-23 Sao Paulo FC 1–1 Botafogo FR D 2026-05-17 Botafogo FR 3–1 SC Corinthians Paulista W 2026-05-10 CA Mineiro 1–1 Botafogo FR D 2026-05-02 Botafogo FR 1–2 Clube do Remo L

Santos FC Form

2026-07-16 Botafogo FR 2–1 Santos FC L 2026-05-31 Santos FC 0–0 EC Vitoria D 2026-05-23 Gremio FBPA 3–2 Santos FC L 2026-05-17 Santos FC 0–3 Coritiba FBC L 2026-05-10 Santos FC 2–0 RB Bragantino W 2026-05-02 SE Palmeiras 1–1 Santos FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.11 Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.48 Santos FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 68% + Both teams to score 68%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Botafogo FR54% Draw22% Santos FC24%
Actual: Botafogo FR win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes68% 0% No32%
Avg goals/match: 3.59
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 87%
13%
± 2.5 68%
32%
± 3.5 48%
52%
± 4.5 29%
71%

Double Chance

Botafogo FR or Draw
76%
Draw or Santos FC
46%
Botafogo FR or Santos FC
78%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Botafogo FR38% Draw40% Santos FC22%
Actual: Botafogo FR win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.5%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
6.4%
2 – 0
6.2%
1 – 2
6.2%
3 – 1
6.1%
1 – 0
5.3%
3 – 2
4.5%
3 – 0
4.3%
0 – 0
4.1%
0 – 1
3.5%
4 – 1
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR

Handicap Botafogo FR covers Push Santos FC covers
-2.5 15% — 85%
-2 15% 15% 69%
-1.5 31% — 69%
-1 31% 20% 49%
-0.5 51% — 49%
+0.5 74% — 26%
+1 74% 14% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 8% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
24% ✓
Santos FC keeps clean sheet
13% ✓

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