Sunday , 16 August 2026

Botafogo FR vs Sao Paulo FC, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2025
Botafogo FR
2 – 2
Full Time
Sao Paulo FC
Wed 16 Apr 2025 · 21:30 UTC Estadio Nilton Santos HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 53' Matheus
Y 66' Ferreira
Y 90' Robert Arboleda
Y 90' Rodrigo Huendra

Overview

Match Preview

Botafogo FR vs Sao Paulo FC — Serie A at Estadio Nilton Santos.

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

6
7
7
Botafogo FR 20 games · Avg 3.1 goals Sao Paulo FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-04-16 Botafogo FR 2–2 Sao Paulo FC 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

Recent Form

Botafogo FR
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Apr Sao Paulo FC H 2–2 D
12 Apr RB Bragantino A 0–1 L
06 Apr EC Juventude H 2–0 W
30 Mar SE Palmeiras A 0–0 D
11 Dec CF Pachuca H 0–3 L
08 Dec Sao Paulo FC H 2–1 W
Sao Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Apr Botafogo FR A 2–2 D
13 Apr Cruzeiro EC H 1–1 D
06 Apr CA Mineiro A 0–0 D
29 Mar SC Recife H 0–0 D
08 Dec Botafogo FR A 1–2 L
04 Dec EC Juventude H 1–2 L

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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Estadio Nilton Santos!
  • 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Botafogo FR in their trying to find a way past Sao Paulo FC's compact .
  • 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Botafogo FR and Sao Paulo FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Botafogo FR that had 344 games and scored 353 goals.
  • 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Botafogo FR side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 21' Ferreira makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Sao Paulo FC are in front.
  • 24' What a moment for Jefferson Savarino! That strike on 24 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 29' Supporters expect more eagerness from Nahuel Ferraresi, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio Nilton Santos with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 34' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Luis Zubeldía will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 35' Andre Silva is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jonathan Calleri at the 35 minute mark.
  • 40' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 45' Sao Paulo FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 50' The energy levels are beginning to show. Luis Zubeldía might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 53' A meaty challenge results in booking for Matheus on 53.
  • 58' Andre Silva is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 63' Patrick de Paula has so much to prove this time. He replaces Gregore on 63 minute.
  • 65' Sao Paulo FC make a change. Wendell trudges off to be replaced by Enzo Diaz on 65 minutes.
  • 66' Ferreira catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 66.
  • 71' 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.
  • 76' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Luciano made 389 appearances and scored 63 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 81' Fresh legs for Botafogo FR! Gonzalo Mastriani comes on to replace Matheus Martins.
  • 84' Igor Jesus has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 84 minutes.
  • 87' Nahuel Ferraresi makes way for Rodrigo Huendra at the 87 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sao Paulo FC.
  • 88' Botafogo FR ring the changes. Artur Guimaraes has done his job and it is now time for Jeffinho to step up.
  • 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Robert Arboleda.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Botafogo FR Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Renato Paiva

Sao Paulo FC Lineups

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

2025-04-16 Botafogo FR 2–2 Sao Paulo FC 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

Botafogo FR Form

2025-04-16 Botafogo FR 2–2 Sao Paulo FC D 2025-04-12 RB Bragantino 1–0 Botafogo FR L 2025-04-06 Botafogo FR 2–0 EC Juventude W 2025-03-30 SE Palmeiras 0–0 Botafogo FR D 2024-12-11 Botafogo FR 0–3 CF Pachuca L 2024-12-08 Botafogo FR 2–1 Sao Paulo FC W

Sao Paulo FC Form

2025-04-16 Botafogo FR 2–2 Sao Paulo FC D 2025-04-13 Sao Paulo FC 1–1 Cruzeiro EC D 2025-04-06 CA Mineiro 0–0 Sao Paulo FC D 2025-03-29 Sao Paulo FC 0–0 SC Recife D 2024-12-08 Botafogo FR 2–1 Sao Paulo FC L 2024-12-04 Sao Paulo FC 1–2 EC Juventude L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.83 Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.53 Sao Paulo FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 66% + Over 2.5 goals 64%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Botafogo FR47% Draw24% Sao Paulo FC29%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes66% 0% No34%
Avg goals/match: 3.36
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 85%
15%
± 2.5 64%
36%
± 3.5 43%
57%
± 4.5 25%
75%

Double Chance

Botafogo FR or Draw
71%
Draw or Sao Paulo FC
53%
Botafogo FR or Sao Paulo FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Botafogo FR33% Draw42% Sao Paulo FC25%
Actual: Sao Paulo FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.6%
2 – 1
8.6%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
5.8%
1 – 0
5.7%
3 – 1
5.2%
0 – 0
4.9%
0 – 1
4.6%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 2
4%
1 – 3
3.7%

Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR

Handicap Botafogo FR covers Push Sao Paulo FC covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 13% 76%
-1.5 24% — 76%
-1 24% 19% 56%
-0.5 44% — 56%
+0.5 68% — 32%
+1 68% 16% 15%
+1.5 85% — 15%
+2 85% 9% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
22% ✓
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
17% ✓

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