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 21 games · 30 pts (2026/26)
- Sao Paulo FC 22 games · 27 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE Palmeiras | 23 | 48 |
| 2 | CR Flamengo | 21 | 42 |
| 3 | CA Paranaense | 23 | 41 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 23 | 38 |
| 5 | EC Bahia | 22 | 33 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro EC | 22 | 33 |
| 7 | RB Bragantino | 22 | 32 |
| 8 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 22 | 32 |
| 9 | Coritiba FBC | 23 | 31 |
| 10 | Botafogo FR | 21 | 30 |
| 11 | CA Mineiro | 21 | 29 |
| 12 | Sao Paulo FC | 22 | 27 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 22 | 26 |
| 14 | Gremio FBPA | 21 | 25 |
| 15 | SC Internacional | 22 | 23 |
| 16 | Mirassol FC | 21 | 23 |
| 17 | Santos FC | 21 | 22 |
| 18 | CR Vasco da Gama | 21 | 22 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 22 | 22 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 21 | 10 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #12 |
| 30 | Points | 27 |
| 21 | Played | 22 |
| 8 / 6 / 7 | W / D / L | 7 / 6 / 9 |
| 35 | Scored | 27 |
| 33 | Conceded | 26 |
| +2 | GD | +1 |
| 1.43 | PPG | 1.23 |
| 38% | Win % | 32% |
Key Stats
55%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
55%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
19%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
Botafogo FR this season
23%
Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season
Sao Paulo FC this season
Botafogo FR are 10th (30 pts). Sao Paulo FC are 12th (27 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Botafogo FR
0-15
5/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
4/2
46-60
2/3
61-75
4/3
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Sao Paulo FC
0-15
3/–
16-30
3/3
31-45
3/2
46-60
–/8
61-75
3/2
76+
4/5
■ 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
| Jonathan Calleri | 7 G | 1 A |
| Luciano | 6 G | 1 A |
| Ferreira | 4 G | |
| Artur Guimaraes | 3 G | 1 A |
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' Kanu needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 10' The 32-year-old Jonathan Calleri has been sensational this season — 3 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' Luciano Neves, a , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 20' 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.
- 25' Botafogo FR is showing some good football. However, Botafogo FR are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 30' The travelling Sao Paulo FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 34' A moment of madness from Patrick Carreiro on 34 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Botafogo FR will be frustrated.
- 35' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Patrick Carreiro.
- 37' Controversy at the stadium! Kanu argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 38' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Kanu.
- 43' It is a cagey affair so far. Botafogo FR in their trying to find a way past Sao Paulo FC's compact .
- 45' It’s a booking for Sao Paulo FC player. Patrick gets a Yellow card.
- 50' A quiet spell here at . Sao Paulo FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 51' Controversy at the stadium! Renzo Saravia argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 56' With 0 assists to his name this season, Mauro Joel Carli is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Botafogo FR.
- 57' Jonathan Calleri was booked on 57.
- 61' What composure from Kayque! The Brazil international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 62' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Kayque makes it 2-0.
- 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' Welington has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 20 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 71' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Mauro Joel Carli.
- 76' The referee calls foul for Kayque. He receives a Yellow card.
- 77' Botafogo FR manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Daniel Borges is hanging Renzo Saravia on the field on 77 minute.
- 81' Barreto is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kayque at the 81 minute mark.
- 83' A moment of madness from Victor Leandro Cuesta on 83 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Botafogo FR will be frustrated.
- 86' The supporters are chanting for Eder. He replaces Diego on 86 minute.
- 87' Chayene has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lucas Piazon 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 referee brings this contest to a close. Botafogo FR take all three 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 |
| Diego Souza | 2 |
| Ferreira | 2 |
| Hernanes | 2 |
| Brenner | 2 |
| Diego Souza | 2 |
| Jefferson Savarino | 2 |
| Kayque | 2 |
Head to Head
Botafogo FR Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.27
Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.28
Sao Paulo FC xG
I would bet for:
Botafogo FR or Sao Paulo FC 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Botafogo FR win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.55
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Botafogo FR or Draw
66%
Draw or Sao Paulo FC
62%
Botafogo FR or Sao Paulo FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
0 – 0
9.9%
0 – 1
9%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
7.8%
2 – 1
7.7%
0 – 2
6.3%
2 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
5%
1 – 3
3.4%
3 – 1
3.3%
0 – 3
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR
| Handicap | Botafogo FR covers | Push | Sao Paulo FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 19% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 19% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
29%
✗
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

