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Botafogo FR vs Sao Paulo FC, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2020-21
Botafogo FR
1 – 0
Full Time
Sao Paulo FC
Mon 22 Feb 2021 · 23:00 UTC Estadio Nilton Santos HT 45' · FT 45'
R 29' Reinaldo
Rafael Navarro 38' Y
Luiz Otavio 50' Y
Y 65' Bruno Alves
Y 71' Igor Gomes
Y 83' Pablo Felipe
Bruno Nazario 85' Y
Y 88' Hernanes
Y 89' Leo

Overview

Match Preview

Botafogo FR vs Sao Paulo FC — Serie A at Estadio Nilton Santos.

Match Details

  • Referee Rodrigo D'Alonso Ferreira
  • Referee Braulio da Silva Machado
  • Referee Kleber Lucio Gil
  • Referee Eder Alexandre
  • Referee Alex Gomes Stefano (Brazil)

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 CR Flamengo 30 64
2 SE Palmeiras 30 63
3 Fluminense FC 30 51
4 CA Paranaense 29 50
5 EC Bahia 30 49
6 Cruzeiro EC 29 48
7 CA Mineiro 30 47
8 Santos FC 30 42
9 Sao Paulo FC 30 39
10 Coritiba FBC 29 38
11 RB Bragantino 29 37
12 EC Vitoria 30 36
13 Botafogo FR 29 35
14 CR Vasco da Gama 29 35
15 Mirassol FC 30 33
16 SC Internacional 30 32
17 SC Corinthians Paulista 30 32
18 Gremio FBPA 30 31
19 Clube do Remo 30 25
20 Chapecoense AF 28 18

Head-to-Head

6
7
7
Botafogo FR 20 games · Avg 3.1 goals Sao Paulo FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-02-22 Botafogo FR 1–0 Sao Paulo FC 2020-12-10 Sao Paulo FC 4–0 Botafogo FR 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

Recent Form

Botafogo FR
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Feb Sao Paulo FC H 1–0 W
13 Feb Goiás EC A 0–2 L
08 Feb Gremio FBPA H 2–5 L
05 Feb SC Recife H 0–1 L
02 Feb SE Palmeiras A 1–1 D
24 Jan Fluminense FC A 0–2 L
Sao Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Feb Botafogo FR A 0–1 L
20 Feb SE Palmeiras H 1–1 D
14 Feb Gremio FBPA A 2–1 W
11 Feb Ceará SC H 1–1 D
31 Jan AC Goianiense A 1–2 L
23 Jan Coritiba FBC H 1–1 D

Season Stats

Botafogo FR Sao Paulo FC
#13 Position #9
35 Points 39
29 Played 30
9 / 8 / 12 W / D / L 11 / 6 / 13
42 Scored 35
47 Conceded 35
-5 GD +0
1.21 PPG 1.30
31% Win % 37%

Key Stats

55% Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
55% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
17% Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
23% Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season

Botafogo FR are 13th (35 pts). Sao Paulo FC are 9th (39 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Botafogo FR
0-15
5/5
16-30
2/5
31-45
4/4
46-60
5/4
61-75
4/3
76+
8/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Sao Paulo FC
0-15
5/–
16-30
4/4
31-45
5/6
46-60
–/11
61-75
6/2
76+
4/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Botafogo FR
Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira 9 G 2 A
Arthur Cabral 7 G 1 A
Edenilson 4 G 2 A
Matheus Martins 4 G
Sao Paulo FC
Jonathan Calleri 10 G 1 A
Luciano 9 G 1 A
Ferreira 4 G
Artur Guimaraes 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to Estadio Nilton Santos that hosts another battle between Botafogo FR and São Paulo FC.
  • 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Botafogo FR and São Paulo FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 20' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 25' The 25-year-old David Sousa has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 29' Controversy at the stadium! Reinaldo argues furiously but the Red card stands.
  • 34' 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 Antonio Galeano suffering a number of foals already.
  • 38' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Rafael Navarro.
  • 42' Leo is replacing Jonas for the Sao Paulo FC side.
  • 46' Fresh legs for Botafogo FR! Matheus Babi comes on to replace Kayque.
  • 50' A moment of madness from Luiz Otavio on 50 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Botafogo FR will be frustrated.
  • 55' 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.
  • 58' Goal! Matheus Babi scores his 18 goal in 353 matches.
  • 63' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 64' A tactical swap from Sao Paulo FC — Igor Vinicius on, Juanfran off on 64 minutes.
  • 65' Sao Paulo FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 65' The Sao Paulo FC manager makes a substitution. Gabriel departs to be replaced by Antonio Galeano.
  • 70' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 71' Igor Gomes is having his name booked by the referee on 71.
  • 76' Cesinha is ready to make an impact after coming on for Bruno Nazario at the 76 minute mark.
  • 80' A change in the Botafogo FR ranks — Rafael Navarro exits the field as Matheus Nascimento enters on 80.
  • 83' A meaty challenge results in booking for Pablo Felipe on 83.
  • 85' Bruno Nazario was booked on 85.
  • 88' Hernanes has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 88.
  • 89' Poor challenge from Leo. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 90' Botafogo FR ring the changes. Luiz Otavio has done his job and it is now time for Federico Barrandeguy to step up.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Botafogo FR players.

Lineups

Botafogo FR Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Sao Paulo FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

2021-02-22 Botafogo FR 1–0 Sao Paulo FC 2020-12-10 Sao Paulo FC 4–0 Botafogo FR 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

Botafogo FR Form

2021-02-22 Botafogo FR 1–0 Sao Paulo FC W 2021-02-13 Goiás EC 2–0 Botafogo FR L 2021-02-08 Botafogo FR 2–5 Gremio FBPA L 2021-02-05 Botafogo FR 0–1 SC Recife L 2021-02-02 SE Palmeiras 1–1 Botafogo FR D 2021-01-24 Fluminense FC 2–0 Botafogo FR L

Sao Paulo FC Form

2021-02-22 Botafogo FR 1–0 Sao Paulo FC L 2021-02-20 Sao Paulo FC 1–1 SE Palmeiras D 2021-02-14 Gremio FBPA 1–2 Sao Paulo FC W 2021-02-11 Sao Paulo FC 1–1 Ceará SC D 2021-01-31 AC Goianiense 2–1 Sao Paulo FC L 2021-01-23 Sao Paulo FC 1–1 Coritiba FBC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.26 Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.52 Sao Paulo FC xG
I would bet for: Botafogo FR or Sao Paulo FC 72% + Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Botafogo FR34% Draw28% Sao Paulo FC38%
Actual: Botafogo FR win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 2.78
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 52%
48%
± 3.5 30%
70%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

Botafogo FR or Draw
62%
Draw or Sao Paulo FC
66%
Botafogo FR or Sao Paulo FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Botafogo FR23% Draw46% Sao Paulo FC31%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
1 – 2
8.7%
0 – 1
8.5%
0 – 0
8.1%
2 – 1
7.2%
0 – 2
7%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 2
5.5%
2 – 0
4.8%
1 – 3
4.4%
0 – 3
3.5%
3 – 1
3%

Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR

Handicap Botafogo FR covers Push Sao Paulo FC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 9% 87%
-1.5 13% — 87%
-1 13% 17% 70%
-0.5 30% — 70%
+0.5 58% — 42%
+1 58% 21% 21%
+1.5 79% — 21%
+2 79% 13% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
23% ✗
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
29% ✓

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