Botafogo FR vs Sao Paulo FC, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON

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Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2023

Botafogo FR

2 – 1

Full Time

Sao Paulo FC

Sat 15 Apr 2023 · 21:30 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Y 8' Rodrigo Nestor

Y 8' Jhegson Mendez

Leonel Di Placido 45' Y

Y 48' Jonathan Calleri

Y 49' Jonathan Calleri

Carlos Eduardo 80' Y

Lucas Fernandes 85' Y

Victor Leandro Cuesta 85' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

Botafogo FR 20 games · Avg 3.1 goals Sao Paulo FC

Last 5 meetings

2023-04-15 Botafogo FR 2–1 Sao Paulo FC 2022-10-09 Sao Paulo FC 0–1 Botafogo FR 2022-06-16 Botafogo FR 1–0 Sao Paulo FC 2021-02-22 Botafogo FR 1–0 Sao Paulo FC 2020-12-10 Sao Paulo FC 4–0 Botafogo FR

Recent Form

Botafogo FR

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
15 Apr	Sao Paulo FC	H	2–1	W
13 Nov	CA Paranaense	A	0–3	L
10 Nov	Santos FC	H	3–0	W
07 Nov	CA Mineiro	A	2–0	W
01 Nov	Cuiaba EC	H	0–2	L
26 Oct	RB Bragantino	H	2–1	W

Sao Paulo FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
15 Apr	Botafogo FR	A	1–2	L
13 Nov	Goiás EC	A	4–0	W
09 Nov	SC Internacional	H	0–1	L
05 Nov	Fluminense FC	A	1–3	L
02 Nov	CA Mineiro	H	2–2	D
27 Oct	AC Goianiense	H	2–1	W

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)

55% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

19% Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season

23% Clean Sheets
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' KICK OFF: Botafogo FR gets underway.
4' A stunning finish from Tiquinho Soares — that came from absolutely nowhere!
8' A meaty challenge results in booking for Rodrigo Nestor on 8.
13' Sao Paulo FC 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.
15' What an equalizer from Jonathan Calleri!
20' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Botafogo FR and Sao Paulo FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
25' The 28-year-old Caio Paulista has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
30' Botafogo FR have won 353 goals from 344 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
35' The energy levels are beginning to show. Luis Castro might look to freshen things up shortly.
40' The home supporters are growing impatient. Botafogo FR must find a spark to ignite this game.
45' A meaty challenge results in booking for Leonel Di Placido on 45.
46' It is a substitution in Botafogo FR team. Rafael is replaced by Daniel Borges on 46 minute.
48' Sao Paulo FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 48.
49' Poor challenge from Jonathan Calleri. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
54' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Sao Paulo FC winning 0% of all matches.
59' 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.
61' The Botafogo FR bench stirs into life. Tche Tche is withdrawn and Lucas Fernandes gets his opportunity.
62' The supporters are chanting for Lucas Fernandes. He replaces Tche Tche on 62 minute.
65' It is a substitution in Sao Paulo FC team. Rodrigo Nestor is replaced by Alisson on 65 minute.
70' Sao Paulo FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
72' Time for substitution for Sao Paulo FC. David is replaced by Marcos Paulo.
73' Marcos Paulo gets the nod from Sao Paulo FC. He replaces David and will look to change the dynamic.
78' Botafogo FR started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 78.
79' The crowd applauds Junior Santos as he leaves the pitch. Matias Segovia steps in for Botafogo FR.
80' Carlos Eduardo has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 80.
82' Time for substitution for Sao Paulo FC. Wellington Rato is replaced by Gabriel Neves.
84' Gabriel Neves is replacing Wellington Rato for the Sao Paulo FC side.
85' It’s a booking for Botafogo FR player. Lucas Fernandes gets a Yellow card.
88' Carlos Eduardo is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the .
It finishes all square. Botafogo FR and Sao Paulo FC share the spoils 2-1.

Lineups

Botafogo FR Lineups

Starting XI

34
Adryelson
12
Lucas Perri
37
Junior Santos ↓ Matias Segovia 79'
2
Rafael ↓ Daniel Borges 46'
5
Danilo
9
Tiquinho Soares
6
Tche Tche ↓ Lucas Fernandes 61'
24
Leonel Di Placido ↓ Luis Geovanny Segovia 79'
10
Gustavo Sauerbeck ↓ Luis Henrique 46'
15
Victor Leandro Cuesta
33
Carlos Eduardo

Bench

Coach Luis Castro

Sao Paulo FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

7
Alisson ↑ 65'
1
Felipe Alves
93
Jandrei
31
Juanfran
32
Marcos Paulo
36
Patryck
29
Pablo Maia ↑ 65'
35
Lucas Beraldo
22
David ↑ 46'
20
Gabriel Neves ↑ 82'
45
Nathan Mendes

Coach Rogério Ceni

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Tiquinho Soares	4
Kayque	2
Everton	2
Diego Souza	2
Ferreira	2
Hernanes	2
Brenner	2
Diego Souza	2

Head to Head

Botafogo FR Form

2023-04-15 Botafogo FR 2–1 Sao Paulo FC W 2022-11-13 CA Paranaense 3–0 Botafogo FR L 2022-11-10 Botafogo FR 3–0 Santos FC W 2022-11-07 CA Mineiro 0–2 Botafogo FR W 2022-11-01 Botafogo FR 0–2 Cuiaba EC L 2022-10-26 Botafogo FR 2–1 RB Bragantino W

Sao Paulo FC Form

2023-04-15 Botafogo FR 2–1 Sao Paulo FC L 2022-11-13 Goiás EC 0–4 Sao Paulo FC W 2022-11-09 Sao Paulo FC 0–1 SC Internacional L 2022-11-05 Fluminense FC 3–1 Sao Paulo FC L 2022-11-02 Sao Paulo FC 2–2 CA Mineiro D 2022-10-27 Sao Paulo FC 2–1 AC Goianiense W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

4 / 4

1.63 Botafogo FR xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.39 Sao Paulo FC xG

I would bet for: Both teams to score 61% + Over 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Botafogo FR48% Draw25% Sao Paulo FC27%

Actual: Botafogo FR win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes61% 0% No39%

Avg goals/match: 3.02

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	93%	7%
± 1.5	80%	20%
± 2.5	57%	43%
± 3.5	36%	64%
± 4.5	19%	81%

Double Chance

Botafogo FR or Draw

72%

Draw or Sao Paulo FC

52%

Botafogo FR or Sao Paulo FC

75%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Botafogo FR31% Draw44% Sao Paulo FC25%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

12%

2 – 1

Actual

1 – 2

7.4%

1 – 0

7.1%

0 – 0

6.6%

2 – 0

6.4%

2 – 2

0 – 1

5.9%

3 – 1

4.7%

0 – 2

4.7%

1 – 3

3.4%

3 – 0

3.4%

Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR

Handicap	Botafogo FR covers	Push	Sao Paulo FC covers
-2.5	9%	—	91%
-2	9%	13%	78%
-1.5	22%	—	78%
-1	22%	20%	58%
-0.5	42%	—	58%
+0.5	68%	—	32%
+1	68%	17%	15%
+1.5	85%	—	15%
+2	85%	9%	5%
+2.5	95%	—	5%

Clean Sheet

Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet

26% ✓

Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet

20% ✓

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