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 21 games · 29 pts (2026/26)
- Botafogo FR 21 games · 30 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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #10 |
| 29 | Points | 30 |
| 21 | Played | 21 |
| 8 / 5 / 8 | W / D / L | 8 / 6 / 7 |
| 27 | Scored | 35 |
| 27 | Conceded | 33 |
| +0 | GD | +2 |
| 1.38 | PPG | 1.43 |
| 38% | Win % | 38% |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
19%
Clean Sheets
CA Mineiro this season
CA Mineiro this season
19%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
Botafogo FR this season
CA Mineiro are 11th (29 pts). Botafogo FR are 10th (30 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
CA Mineiro
0-15
2/3
16-30
4/–
31-45
5/3
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/3
76+
4/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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
Top Scorers (This Season)
CA Mineiro
| Victor Hugo Gomes | 4 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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Mineirao!
- 5' CA Mineiro 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.
- 10' Otavio is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Botafogo FR tonight.
- 15' Botafogo FR fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 20' Botafogo FR come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 25' 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.
- 28' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Leonel Di Placido.
- 33' Supporters expect more eagerness from Lucas Perri, as he is very good at scoring at Mineirao with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 38' The energy levels are beginning to show. Luiz Felipe Scolari might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 43' CA Mineiro currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 45' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Mariano.
- 46' Botafogo FR manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Roberto Fernandez is hanging Lucas Perri on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' It is a cagey affair so far. CA Mineiro in their trying to find a way past Botafogo FR's compact .
- 56' With 0 assists to his name this season, Alan Kardec is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Botafogo FR.
- 61' The 29-year-old Guilherme Arana has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
- 66' Botafogo FR have won 353 goals from 344 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 71' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both CA Mineiro and Botafogo FR are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 72' Another substitution for CA Mineiro to replace Alan Kardec by Matias Zaracho 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' CA Mineiro is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 81' What a moment for Paulinho! That strike on 81 puts his side firmly in control.
- 85' Janderson Costa gets the nod from Botafogo FR. He replaces Leonel Di Placido and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Matias Zaracho on 90.
- 90' The whistle greets Pedrinho as he departs to be replaced by Rever.
- CA Mineiro celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
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 |
| Jefferson Savarino | 1 |
| Luan | 1 |
| Eduardo Sasha | 1 |
| Luiz Henrique | 1 |
Head to Head
CA Mineiro Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.35
CA Mineiro xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1
Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: CA Mineiro win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.35
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
CA Mineiro or Draw
75%
Draw or Botafogo FR
53%
CA Mineiro or Botafogo FR
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
11.7%
2 – 0
8.4%
2 – 1
8.4%
0 – 1
8.4%
1 – 2
6.2%
0 – 2
4.6%
2 – 2
4.3%
3 – 1
3.8%
3 – 0
3.7%
1 – 3
2.1%
Asian Handicap — CA Mineiro
| Handicap | CA Mineiro covers | Push | Botafogo FR covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 22% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +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
37%
✗
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.