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 34 games · 42 pts (2026/26)
Sao Paulo FC 34 games · 44 pts (2026/26)

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	CR Flamengo	34	76
2	SE Palmeiras	34	73
3	Cruzeiro EC	34	60
4	Fluminense FC	34	57
5	CA Paranaense	34	54
6	EC Bahia	34	53
7	CA Mineiro	35	51
8	RB Bragantino	34	47
9	Santos FC	34	47
10	Sao Paulo FC	34	44
11	Botafogo FR	34	42
12	Coritiba FBC	34	42
13	CR Vasco da Gama	33	41
14	Mirassol FC	35	41
15	SC Internacional	34	38
16	EC Vitoria	34	38
17	SC Corinthians Paulista	34	37
18	Gremio FBPA	34	37
19	Clube do Remo	34	29
20	Chapecoense AF	33	21

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	Cuiabá 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
#11	Position	#10
42	Points	44
34	Played	34
11 / 9 / 14	W / D / L	12 / 8 / 14
46	Scored	39
53	Conceded	39
-7	GD	+0
1.24	PPG	1.29
32%	Win %	35%

Key Stats

55% Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)

55% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

21% Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season

26% Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season

Botafogo FR are 11th (42 pts). Sao Paulo FC are 10th (44 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Botafogo FR

0-15

6/6

16-30

3/5

31-45

5/6

46-60

5/5

61-75

4/4

76+

9/7

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Sao Paulo FC

0-15

5/2

16-30

4/4

31-45

8/6

46-60

–/11

61-75

7/2

76+

4/7

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Botafogo FR

Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira	10 G	2 A
Arthur Cabral	7 G	1 A
Edenilson	6 G	2 A
Matheus Martins	4 G	1 A

Sao Paulo FC

Jonathan Calleri	10 G	2 A
Luciano	9 G	1 A
Artur Guimaraes	4 G	1 A
Ferreira	4 G

Events

Match Events

0' In just a few seconds will turn into a battlefield for Botafogo FR and Sao Paulo FC.
4' Tiquinho Soares adds to his 1 season tally! Botafogo FR lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
8' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Rodrigo Nestor on 8 minutes.
13' Sao Paulo FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
15' GOAL! Jonathan Calleri fires home to make it 1-1!
20' It looks like no one’s ball. Sao Paulo FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
25' It’s high time Luis Castro made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
30' With 0 assists to his name this season, Gabriel Neves is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Sao Paulo FC.
35' Sao Paulo FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
40' Both keepers have barely been tested. Botafogo FR and Sao Paulo FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
45' Controversy at the stadium! Leonel Di Placido argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
46' Daniel Borges is ready to make an impact after coming on for Rafael at the 46 minute mark.
48' That is a Yellow card for Sao Paulo FC. Jonathan Calleri will be fuming at that decision.
49' Sao Paulo FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
54' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Botafogo FR needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
59' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
61' The crowd applauds Tche Tche as he leaves the pitch. Lucas Fernandes steps in for Botafogo FR.
62' The Botafogo FR bench stirs into life. Tche Tche is withdrawn and Lucas Fernandes gets his opportunity.
65' Another change for Sao Paulo FC made on 65 minute. Rodrigo Nestor leaves to be changed by Alisson.
70' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Caio Paulista made 76 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
72' Time for substitution for Sao Paulo FC. David is replaced by Marcos Paulo.
73' A change in the Sao Paulo FC ranks — David exits the field as Marcos Paulo enters on 73.
78' 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.
79' Another change for Botafogo FR made on 79 minute. Junior Santos leaves to be changed by Matias Segovia.
80' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Carlos Eduardo.
82' The whistle greets Wellington Rato as he departs to be replaced by Gabriel Neves.
84' Time for substitution for Sao Paulo FC. Wellington Rato is replaced by Gabriel Neves.
85' The referee has no hesitation. Lucas Fernandes is booked for Botafogo FR — Yellow card on 85.
88' Carlos Eduardo makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and Botafogo FR are in front.
Botafogo FR celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

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 Cuiabá 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

1.42 Botafogo FR xG

Expected Goals

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

1.32 Sao Paulo FC xG

I would bet for: Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Botafogo FR45% Draw26% Sao Paulo FC29%

Actual: Botafogo FR win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes56% 0% No44%

Avg goals/match: 2.74

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	92%	8%
± 1.5	76%	24%
± 2.5	51%	49%
± 3.5	30%	70%
± 4.5	15%	85%

Double Chance

Botafogo FR or Draw

71%

Draw or Sao Paulo FC

55%

Botafogo FR or Sao Paulo FC

74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Botafogo FR28% Draw47% Sao Paulo FC25%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

13%

0 – 0

8.4%

2 – 1

Actual

1 – 0

8.2%

1 – 2

7.7%

0 – 1

7.5%

2 – 0

6.4%

0 – 2

5.5%

2 – 2

5.5%

3 – 1

3.9%

1 – 3

3.4%

3 – 0

Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR

Handicap	Botafogo FR covers	Push	Sao Paulo FC covers
-2.5	7%	—	93%
-2	7%	11%	82%
-1.5	18%	—	82%
-1	18%	20%	62%
-0.5	38%	—	62%
+0.5	67%	—	33%
+1	67%	18%	15%
+1.5	85%	—	15%
+2	85%	10%	5%
+2.5	95%	—	5%

Clean Sheet

Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet

27% ✓

Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet

25% ✓

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