Botafogo FR vs Sao Paulo FC, Serie A 2022 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Botafogo FR vs Sao Paulo FC — Serie A .
- Botafogo FR 17 games · 22 pts (2026/26)
- Sao Paulo FC 18 games · 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jun | Sao Paulo FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Jun | Avai FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Jun | SE Palmeiras | A | 0–4 | L |
| 06 Jun | Goiás EC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 29 May | Coritiba FBC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 22 May | America FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jun | Botafogo FR | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Jun | America FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Jun | Coritiba FBC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Jun | Avai FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 28 May | Ceará SC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 22 May | SC Corinthians Paulista | A | 1–1 | D |
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)
H2H (20 games)
55%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
12%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
Botafogo FR this season
28%
Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season
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' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Erison, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 15' It is a cagey affair so far. Botafogo FR in their trying to find a way past Sao Paulo FC's compact .
- 20' Emiliano Rigoni has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 25' Anderson Lima has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 30' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Sao Paulo FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 34' Poor challenge from Patrick Carreiro. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 35' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Patrick Carreiro.
- 37' The referee calls foul for Kanu. He receives a Yellow card.
- 38' Poor challenge from Kanu. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 43' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Botafogo FR side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 45' It’s a booking for Sao Paulo FC player. Patrick gets a Yellow card.
- 50' Sao Paulo FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 51' Controversy at the stadium! Renzo Saravia argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 56' The home supporters are growing impatient. Botafogo FR must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 57' Sao Paulo FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 57.
- 61' Kayque puts Botafogo FR on the lead.
- 62' Kayque doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 65' Rafinha makes way for Igor Vinicius at the 65 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sao Paulo FC.
- 65' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Robert Arboleda on 65 minutes.
- 70' Sao Paulo FC is showing some good football. However, Sao Paulo FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 71' Botafogo FR receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 71.
- 76' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Kayque.
- 77' Daniel Borges is replacing Renzo Saravia for the Botafogo FR side.
- 81' Barreto is replacing Kayque for the Botafogo FR side.
- 83' Botafogo FR receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 83.
- 86' Another substitution for Sao Paulo FC to replace Diego by Eder on 86 minute.
- 87' Botafogo FR manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Chayene is hanging Lucas Piazon on the field on 87 minute.
- 89' Sao Paulo FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Anderson Lima is hanging Patrick on the field on 89 minute.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Botafogo FR to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Botafogo FR Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
-
43
Lucas Piazon ↓ Chayene 87'
-
2
Renzo Saravia ↓ Daniel Borges 77'
- 70
- 62
- 8
- 15
- 1
- 16
-
89
Erison ↓ Matheus Nascimento 87'
- 3
Bench
-
5
Barreto ↑ 81'
- 12
- 6
- 94
-
90
Matheus Nascimento ↑ 87'
-
20
Daniel Borges ↑ 77'
- 44
- 22
-
14
Chayene ↑ 87'
- 39
- 27
Coach
Luis Castro
Sao Paulo FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 93
- 5
- 26
-
13
Rafinha ↓ Igor Vinicius 65'
- 9
-
88
Patrick ↓ Anderson Lima 89'
- 25
- 4
- 34
-
11
Luciano Neves ↓ Emiliano Rigoni 65'
Bench
-
6
Reinaldo ↑ 65'
-
2
Igor Vinicius ↑ 65'
- 31
-
7
Emiliano Rigoni ↑ 65'
- 22
-
28
Anderson Lima ↑ 89'
-
23
Eder ↑ 86'
- 40
- 29
- 15
- 35
- 32
Coach
Rogério Ceni
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Tiquinho Soares | 4 |
| Brenner | 2 |
| Jefferson Savarino | 2 |
| Diego Souza | 2 |
| Kayque | 2 |
| Everton | 2 |
| Diego Souza | 2 |
| Ferreira | 2 |
Head to Head
Botafogo FR Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.26
Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.4
Sao Paulo FC xG
I would bet for:
Botafogo FR or Sao Paulo FC 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Botafogo FR win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.66
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Botafogo FR or Draw
64%
Draw or Sao Paulo FC
64%
Botafogo FR or Sao Paulo FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
0 – 0
9%
0 – 1
8.8%
1 – 2
8.3%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
7.5%
0 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
5.4%
2 – 2
5.3%
1 – 3
3.9%
3 – 1
3.2%
0 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR
| Handicap | Botafogo FR covers | Push | Sao Paulo FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 18% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 20% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
25%
✗
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

