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Botafogo FR vs Sao Paulo FC, Serie A 2019 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2019
Botafogo FR
1 – 2
Full Time
Sao Paulo FC
Sat 21 Sep 2019 · 14:00 UTC HT 45+3' · FT 45+7'
Cicero 27' Y
Y 58' Hernanes
Luiz Fernando 73' Y
Fernando 77' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Botafogo FR vs Sao Paulo FC — Serie A .

Match Details

  • Referee Leirson Peng Martins
  • Referee Jean Pierre Goncalves Lima
  • Referee Jorge Eduardo Bernardi
  • Referee Alexandre Vargas Tavares de Jesus

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

6
7
7
Botafogo FR 20 games · Avg 3.1 goals Sao Paulo FC
Last 5 meetings
2019-09-21 Botafogo FR 1–2 Sao Paulo FC 2019-04-27 Sao Paulo FC 2–0 Botafogo FR 2018-09-30 Botafogo FR 2–2 Sao Paulo FC 2018-05-31 Sao Paulo FC 3–2 Botafogo FR 2018-05-31 Sao Paulo FC 3–2 Botafogo FR

Recent Form

Botafogo FR
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Sep Sao Paulo FC H 1–2 L
15 Sep Ceará SC A 0–0 D
08 Sep CA Mineiro H 2–1 W
01 Sep SC Internacional A 2–3 L
26 Aug Chapecoense AF H 0–0 D
17 Aug SC Corinthians Paulista A 0–2 L
Sao Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Sep Botafogo FR A 2–1 W
15 Sep CS Alagoano H 1–1 D
07 Sep SC Internacional A 0–1 L
31 Aug Grêmio FBPA H 0–0 D
25 Aug CR Vasco da Gama A 0–2 L
21 Aug CA Paranaense A 1–0 W

Season Stats

Botafogo FR Sao Paulo FC
#12 Position #8
22 Points 25
17 Played 18
6 / 4 / 7 W / D / L 7 / 4 / 7
31 Scored 23
31 Conceded 20
+0 GD +3
1.29 PPG 1.39
35% Win % 39%

Key Stats

55% Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
55% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
12% Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
28% Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season

Botafogo FR are 12th (22 pts). Sao Paulo FC are 8th (25 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
Sao Paulo FC
0-15
3/–
16-30
2/3
31-45
1/2
46-60
–/3
61-75
2/2
76+
4/4
■ 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
Sao Paulo FC
Luciano 6 G 1 A
Jonathan Calleri 6 G 1 A
Ferreira 4 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at as Botafogo FR face off against Sao Paulo FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 15' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 20' Hernanes, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 25' Botafogo FR are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sao Paulo FC backline.
  • 27' Cicero has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 27.
  • 32' Sao Paulo FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 32.
  • 37' Hernanes adds to his 0 season tally! Sao Paulo FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 42' It is a cagey affair so far. Botafogo FR in their trying to find a way past Sao Paulo FC's compact .
  • 46' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Joao Paulo makes it 1-1.
  • 51' Sao Paulo FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 1 meetings.
  • 56' Botafogo FR currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 58' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Hernanes.
  • 59' Another substitution for Sao Paulo FC to replace Hernanes by Everton on 59 minute.
  • 64' Botafogo FR seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 65' Botafogo FR make a change. Gustavo Bochecha trudges off to be replaced by Leonardo Valencia on 65 minutes.
  • 70' 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 Gatito Fernandez suffering a number of foals already.
  • 73' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Luiz Fernando on 73 minutes.
  • 75' Rodrigo Pimpao gets the nod from Botafogo FR. He replaces Vitinho and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 77' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Fernando on 77 minutes.
  • 82' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Gilson made 341 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 86' Sao Paulo FC ring the changes. Luan has done his job and it is now time for Igor Gomes to step up.
  • 89' Alan Santos is ready to make an impact after coming on for Luiz Fernando at the 89 minute mark.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-2 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

Botafogo FR Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Sao Paulo FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Cuca

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Tiquinho Soares 4
Hernanes 2
Brenner 2
Diego Souza 2
Jefferson Savarino 2
Kayque 2
Everton 2
Diego Souza 2

Head to Head

2019-09-21 Botafogo FR 1–2 Sao Paulo FC 2019-04-27 Sao Paulo FC 2–0 Botafogo FR 2018-09-30 Botafogo FR 2–2 Sao Paulo FC 2018-05-31 Sao Paulo FC 3–2 Botafogo FR 2018-05-31 Sao Paulo FC 3–2 Botafogo FR

Botafogo FR Form

2019-09-21 Botafogo FR 1–2 Sao Paulo FC L 2019-09-15 Ceará SC 0–0 Botafogo FR D 2019-09-08 Botafogo FR 2–1 CA Mineiro W 2019-09-01 SC Internacional 3–2 Botafogo FR L 2019-08-26 Botafogo FR 0–0 Chapecoense AF D 2019-08-17 SC Corinthians Paulista 2–0 Botafogo FR L

Sao Paulo FC Form

2019-09-21 Botafogo FR 1–2 Sao Paulo FC W 2019-09-15 Sao Paulo FC 1–1 CS Alagoano D 2019-09-07 SC Internacional 1–0 Sao Paulo FC L 2019-08-31 Sao Paulo FC 0–0 Grêmio FBPA D 2019-08-25 CR Vasco da Gama 2–0 Sao Paulo FC L 2019-08-21 CA Paranaense 0–1 Sao Paulo FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.49 Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.66 Sao Paulo FC xG
I would bet for: Botafogo FR or Sao Paulo FC 74% + Both teams to score 63%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Botafogo FR33% Draw26% Sao Paulo FC41%
Actual: Sao Paulo FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes63% 0% No37%
Avg goals/match: 3.15
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 82%
18%
± 2.5 60%
40%
± 3.5 38%
62%
± 4.5 21%
79%

Double Chance

Botafogo FR or Draw
59%
Draw or Sao Paulo FC
67%
Botafogo FR or Sao Paulo FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Botafogo FR26% Draw43% Sao Paulo FC31%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.5%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.6%
0 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
6.3%
0 – 0
5.9%
0 – 2
5.8%
1 – 0
5.6%
2 – 0
4.8%
1 – 3
4.7%
3 – 1
3.8%
2 – 3
3.5%

Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR

Handicap Botafogo FR covers Push Sao Paulo FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 10% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 17% 66%
-0.5 34% — 66%
+0.5 60% — 40%
+1 60% 19% 21%
+1.5 79% — 21%
+2 79% 12% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
20% ✓
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
23% ✓

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