CA Mineiro vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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CA Mineiro vs Botafogo FR — Serie A at Mineirao.
- CA Mineiro 18 games · 24 pts (2026/26)
- Botafogo FR 17 games · 22 pts (2026/26)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | Botafogo FR | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Sep | CA Paranaense | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Aug | Santos FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Aug | CR Vasco da Gama | A | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Aug | EC Bahia | H | 1–0 | W |
| 10 Aug | SE Palmeiras | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | CA Mineiro | A | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Sep | CR Flamengo | H | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Aug | EC Bahia | H | 3–0 | W |
| 19 Aug | Sao Paulo FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 13 Aug | SC Internacional | H | 3–1 | W |
| 06 Aug | Cruzeiro EC | A | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| CA Mineiro | Botafogo FR | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #12 |
| 24 | Points | 22 |
| 18 | Played | 17 |
| 7 / 3 / 8 | W / D / L | 6 / 4 / 7 |
| 22 | Scored | 31 |
| 23 | Conceded | 31 |
| -1 | GD | +0 |
| 1.33 | PPG | 1.29 |
| 39% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
22%
Clean Sheets
CA Mineiro this season
CA Mineiro this season
12%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
Botafogo FR this season
CA Mineiro are 9th (24 pts). Botafogo FR are 12th (22 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
CA Mineiro
0-15
2/2
16-30
4/–
31-45
2/3
46-60
–/1
61-75
2/1
76+
3/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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
Top Scorers (This Season)
CA Mineiro
| Victor Hugo Gomes | 3 G | 1 A |
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 |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against CA Mineiro and Botafogo FR has kicked off!
- 5' Carlos Eduardo has been relatively quiet despite scoring 13 goals in his last 341 appearances.
- 10' CA Mineiro currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 15' The travelling Botafogo FR supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 20' Botafogo FR fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 25' It looks surprising CA Mineiro does not make any changes. Alan Kardec has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 28' Botafogo FR player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 33' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both CA Mineiro and Botafogo FR are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 38' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 43' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 45' It’s a booking for CA Mineiro player. Mariano gets a Yellow card.
- 46' The Botafogo FR manager makes a substitution. Lucas Perri departs to be replaced by Roberto Fernandez.
- 51' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 56' Botafogo FR come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 61' Janderson Costa has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 66' CA Mineiro are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Botafogo FR backline.
- 71' With 0 assists to his name this season, Victor Cuesta is clearly more than just a goal scorer for CA Mineiro.
- 72' CA Mineiro manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Matias Zaracho is hanging Alan Kardec on the field on 72 minute.
- 75' Botafogo FR manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Matias Segovia is hanging Joao Victor on the field on 75 minute.
- 80' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 81' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Paulinho makes it 1-0.
- 85' Botafogo FR make a change. Leonel Di Placido trudges off to be replaced by Janderson Costa on 85 minutes.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Matias Zaracho is booked for CA Mineiro — Yellow card on 90.
- 90' Rever has so much to prove this time. He replaces Pedrinho on 90 minute.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for CA Mineiro players.
Lineups
CA Mineiro Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 38
- 5
- 10
- 13
- 28
- 21
- 25
-
9
Cristian Pavon ↓ Patrick 90'
- 3
-
14
Alan Kardec ↓ Matias Zaracho 72'
Bench
-
4
Rever ↑ 90'
- 20
- 26
-
15
Matias Zaracho ↑ 72'
- 8
-
49
Patrick ↑ 90'
- 31
- 44
- 27
- 45
- 42
- 46
Coach
Luiz Felipe Scolari
Botafogo FR Lineups
Starting XI
- 34
-
12
Lucas Perri ↓ Roberto Fernandez 46'
- 37
- 21
- 9
- 6
- 24
- 15
-
7
Joao Victor ↓ Matias Segovia 75'
- 17
- 33
Bench
- 19
- 18
- 94
- 11
- 27
- 5
-
1
Roberto Fernandez ↑ 46'
- 16
-
20
Matias Segovia ↑ 75'
- 31
-
39
Janderson Costa ↑ 85'
- 4
Coach
Bruno Nascimento
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Joao Victor | 2 |
| Juan Cazares | 2 |
| Gabriel | 2 |
| Luan | 2 |
| Keno | 1 |
| Mateo Cassierra | 1 |
| Diego Souza | 1 |
| Federico Zaracho | 1 |
Head to Head
CA Mineiro Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.41
CA Mineiro xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04
Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: CA Mineiro win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.45
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
CA Mineiro or Draw
75%
Draw or Botafogo FR
52%
CA Mineiro or Botafogo FR
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
10.7%
2 – 1
8.6%
2 – 0
8.3%
0 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
6.3%
2 – 2
4.6%
0 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
4.1%
3 – 0
3.9%
3 – 2
2.2%
Asian Handicap — CA Mineiro
| Handicap | CA Mineiro covers | Push | Botafogo FR covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 22% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 16% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
CA Mineiro keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

