Thursday , 2 July 2026

Botafogo FR vs Sao Paulo FC, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2024
Botafogo FR
2 – 1
Full Time
Sao Paulo FC
Sun 8 Dec 2024 · 19:00 UTC Engenhao 41,986 HT 45' · FT 45'
Jefferson Savarino 37' 1–0
1–1 63' William da Silva
Gregore 90+2' 2–1

Overview

Match Preview

Botafogo FR vs Sao Paulo FC — Serie A at Engenhao.

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

6
7
7
Botafogo FR 20 games · Avg 3.1 goals Sao Paulo FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-12-08 Botafogo FR 2–1 Sao Paulo FC 2024-09-26 Sao Paulo FC 5–6 Botafogo FR 2024-09-19 Botafogo FR 0–0 Sao Paulo FC 2024-07-24 Sao Paulo FC 2–2 Botafogo FR 2023-08-19 Sao Paulo FC 0–0 Botafogo FR

Recent Form

Botafogo FR
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Dec Sao Paulo FC H 2–1 W
05 Dec SC Internacional A 1–0 W
30 Nov CA Mineiro A 3–1 W
27 Nov SE Palmeiras A 3–1 W
23 Nov EC Vitoria H 1–1 D
21 Nov CA Mineiro A 0–0 D
Sao Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Dec Botafogo FR A 1–2 L
04 Dec EC Juventude H 1–2 L
01 Dec Grêmio FBPA A 1–2 L
24 Nov CA Mineiro H 2–2 D
20 Nov RB Bragantino A 1–1 D
10 Nov CA Paranaense H 2–1 W

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)
55% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
12% Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
28% Clean Sheets
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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Engenhao!
  • 5' Sao Paulo FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. Botafogo FR must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 15' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 20' The 29-year-old Alan Franco has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 25' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Botafogo FR and Sao Paulo FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 30' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 35' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Botafogo FR and Sao Paulo FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 37' What composure from Jefferson Savarino! The Venezuela international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 42' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 42 minutes.
  • 47' Supporters expect more eagerness from Andre Silva, as he is very good at scoring at Engenhao with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 52' Igor Vinicius is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Sao Paulo FC so far.
  • 57' named a 3-4-3 Diamond earlier, and opted for a 3-4-1-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 60' The supporters are chanting for Michel Araujo. He replaces Igor Vinicius on 60 minute.
  • 63' William da Silva has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 63 minutes.
  • 68' Botafogo FR manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Allan is hanging Marlon Freitas on the field on 68 minute.
  • 73' The energy levels are beginning to show. Luis Zubeldía might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 78' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 81' Time for substitution for Botafogo FR. Thiago Almada is replaced by Tche Tche.
  • 82' A change in the Sao Paulo FC ranks — Marcos Antonio exits the field as Rodrigo Huendra enters on 82.
  • 87' Botafogo FR currently sit 1 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 90' Luiz Henrique makes way for Rafael at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Botafogo FR.
  • With this win, Botafogo FR is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Botafogo FR Lineups

3-4-3 Diamond

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Artur Jorge

Sao Paulo FC Lineups

3-4-1-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Luis Zubeldía

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

2024-12-08 Botafogo FR 2–1 Sao Paulo FC 2024-09-26 Sao Paulo FC 5–6 Botafogo FR 2024-09-19 Botafogo FR 0–0 Sao Paulo FC 2024-07-24 Sao Paulo FC 2–2 Botafogo FR 2023-08-19 Sao Paulo FC 0–0 Botafogo FR

Botafogo FR Form

2024-12-08 Botafogo FR 2–1 Sao Paulo FC W 2024-12-05 SC Internacional 0–1 Botafogo FR W 2024-11-30 CA Mineiro 1–3 Botafogo FR W 2024-11-27 SE Palmeiras 1–3 Botafogo FR W 2024-11-23 Botafogo FR 1–1 EC Vitoria D 2024-11-21 CA Mineiro 0–0 Botafogo FR D

Sao Paulo FC Form

2024-12-08 Botafogo FR 2–1 Sao Paulo FC L 2024-12-04 Sao Paulo FC 1–2 EC Juventude L 2024-12-01 Grêmio FBPA 2–1 Sao Paulo FC L 2024-11-24 Sao Paulo FC 2–2 CA Mineiro D 2024-11-20 RB Bragantino 1–1 Sao Paulo FC D 2024-11-10 Sao Paulo FC 2–1 CA Paranaense W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.82 Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.48 Sao Paulo FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 65% + Over 2.5 goals 63%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Botafogo FR51% Draw23% Sao Paulo FC26%
Actual: Botafogo FR win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes65% 0% No35%
Avg goals/match: 3.3
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 63%
37%
± 3.5 42%
58%
± 4.5 24%
76%

Double Chance

Botafogo FR or Draw
74%
Draw or Sao Paulo FC
49%
Botafogo FR or Sao Paulo FC
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Botafogo FR34% Draw42% Sao Paulo FC24%
Actual: Botafogo FR win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.8%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 2
6.4%
2 – 0
6.1%
1 – 0
6%
3 – 1
5.3%
0 – 0
5.2%
0 – 1
4.7%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 2
3.9%
3 – 0
3.6%

Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR

Handicap Botafogo FR covers Push Sao Paulo FC covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 14% 75%
-1.5 25% — 75%
-1 25% 20% 55%
-0.5 45% — 55%
+0.5 69% — 31%
+1 69% 16% 15%
+1.5 85% — 15%
+2 85% 9% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
24% ✓
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
17% ✓

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