CA Mineiro vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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CA Mineiro vs Botafogo FR — Serie A at Independencia.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov | Botafogo FR | H | 0–0 | D |
| 16 Nov | CA Paranaense | A | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Nov | CR Flamengo | A | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Nov | AC Goianiense | A | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Oct | CA River Plate | A | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Oct | SC Internacional | H | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov | CA Mineiro | A | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Nov | Cuiaba EC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Nov | CR Vasco da Gama | H | 3–0 | W |
| 31 Oct | CA Peñarol | A | 1–3 | L |
| 26 Oct | RB Bragantino | A | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Oct | CA Peñarol | H | 5–0 | W |
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' And we are off! CA Mineiro vs Botafogo FR — let the football do the talking.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' CA Mineiro are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 15' Botafogo FR fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 20' CA Mineiro have won 475 goals from 475 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 25' CA Mineiro is showing some good football. However, CA Mineiro are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 30' Botafogo FR is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 35' Mariano has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 163 appearances.
- 37' Rubens has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 37.
- 40' Rubens was booked on 40.
- 45' That is a card for CA Mineiro. Deyverson will be fuming at that decision.
- 46' A tactical swap from CA Mineiro — Igor Rabello on, Paulinho off on 46 minutes.
- 51' Argentina international Renzo Saravia has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 56' Supporters expect more eagerness from Alexander Barboza, as he is very good at scoring at Independencia with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 58' Botafogo FR manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Junior Santos is hanging Carlos Eduardo on the field on 58 minute.
- 63' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Botafogo FR winning 0% of all matches.
- 66' Botafogo FR make a change. Vitinho trudges off to be replaced by Cuiabano on 66 minutes.
- 70' Deyverson makes way for Hulk at the 70 minute mark. A tactical switch from CA Mineiro.
- 71' That is a card for CA Mineiro. Lyanco will be fuming at that decision.
- 76' CA Mineiro are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 78' The referee shows CA Mineiro player a card on 78.
- 78' Igor Jesus has so much to prove this time. He replaces Tiquinho Soares on 78 minute.
- 82' Matias Zaracho is having his name booked by the referee on 82.
- 83' Another change for CA Mineiro made on 83 minute. Matias Zaracho leaves to be changed by Vitinho.
- 88' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both CA Mineiro and Botafogo FR are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 90' It’s gonna be a card for Alexander Barboza.
- 90' A tactical swap from CA Mineiro — Bernard on, Otavio off on 90 minutes.
- 0-0 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
CA Mineiro Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
- 22
- 9
- 5
-
10
Paulinho ↓ Igor Rabello 46'
- 2
- 25
- 26
-
15
Matias Zaracho ↓ Vitinho 83'
- 18
- 3
- 44
Bench
- 17
-
16
Igor Rabello ↑ 46'
-
20
Bernard ↑ 90'
- 4
- 31
-
7
Hulk ↑ 70'
- 14
-
27
Vitinho ↑ 83'
- 45
- 30
- 47
Coach
Gabriel Milito
Botafogo FR Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 26
-
13
Alex Telles ↓ Jeffinho 66'
-
9
Tiquinho Soares ↓ Igor Jesus 78'
- 12
- 22
- 20
- 23
- 17
-
7
Luiz Henrique ↓ Matheus Martins 78'
- 15
-
33
Carlos Eduardo ↓ Junior Santos 58'
Bench
- 34
-
11
Junior Santos ↑ 58'
- 21
- 28
- 6
- 5
-
37
Matheus Martins ↑ 78'
- 1
-
47
Jeffinho ↑ 66'
-
66
Cuiabano ↑ 66'
- 4
-
99
Igor Jesus ↑ 78'
Coach
Artur Jorge
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
2 / 4
1.13
CA Mineiro xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.32
Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for:
CA Mineiro or Botafogo FR 70% + Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
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
62%
Draw or Botafogo FR
68%
CA Mineiro or Botafogo FR
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
10.2%
1 – 0
8.6%
1 – 2
8.2%
0 – 2
7.3%
2 – 1
7%
2 – 0
5.4%
2 – 2
4.7%
1 – 3
3.6%
0 – 3
3.1%
3 – 1
2.7%
Asian Handicap — CA Mineiro
| Handicap | CA Mineiro covers | Push | Botafogo FR covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 18% | 70% |
| -0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 21% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 12% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
CA Mineiro keeps clean sheet
27%
✗
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
33%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

