CA Paranaense vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
CA Paranaense vs Botafogo FR — Serie A at Estadio Joaquim Americo Guimaraes.
- CA Paranaense 18 games · 30 pts (2026/26)
- Botafogo FR 17 games · 22 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Miguel Cataneo Ribeiro Da Costa
- Referee Vinicius Goncalves Dias Araujo
- Referee Marcelo Carvalho Van Gasse
- Referee Luiz Alexandre Fernandes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Sep | Botafogo FR | H | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Sep | CR Vasco da Gama | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Sep | RB Bragantino | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Aug | Sao Paulo FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Aug | Fluminense FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Aug | SE Palmeiras | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Sep | CA Paranaense | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Sep | SC Corinthians Paulista | A | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Sep | Coritiba FBC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Aug | SC Internacional | H | 0–2 | L |
| 23 Aug | CR Flamengo | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Aug | CA Mineiro | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| CA Paranaense | Botafogo FR | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #12 |
| 30 | Points | 22 |
| 18 | Played | 17 |
| 9 / 3 / 6 | W / D / L | 6 / 4 / 7 |
| 24 | Scored | 31 |
| 18 | Conceded | 31 |
| +6 | GD | +0 |
| 1.67 | PPG | 1.29 |
| 50% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
39%
Clean Sheets
CA Paranaense this season
CA Paranaense this season
12%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
Botafogo FR this season
CA Paranaense are 4th (30 pts). Botafogo FR are 12th (22 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
CA Paranaense
0-15
1/4
16-30
–/1
31-45
2/1
46-60
2/–
61-75
–/–
76+
4/2
■ 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 Paranaense
| Kevin Viveros | 11 G | 1 A |
| Stiven Mendoza | 5 G | |
| Julimar | 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 wait is over. Botafogo FR get us underway at Estadio Joaquim Americo Guimaraes.
- 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
- 9' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Lucho Gonzalez.
- 14' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 19' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 24' Jonathan has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 373 appearances.
- 29' Brazil international Rhuan has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 34' CA Paranaense are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Botafogo FR's shape.
- 39' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 44' What a moment for Bruno Nazario! That strike on 44 puts his side firmly in control.
- 49' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His CA Paranaense side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 54' The energy levels are beginning to show. Eduardo Maciel de Barros might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 59' Time for substitution for CA Paranaense. Lucho Gonzalez is replaced by Christian.
- 61' The Botafogo FR bench stirs into life. Luiz Otavio is withdrawn and Carlos Renteria gets his opportunity.
- 63' Botafogo FR manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Rhuan is hanging Salomon Kalou on the field on 63 minute.
- 68' CA Paranaense are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Botafogo FR backline.
- 69' A tactical swap from CA Paranaense — Geuvanio on, Fabinho off on 69 minutes.
- 74' Botafogo FR 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.
- 79' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 80' What a strike from Victor Luis! The score is 0-2.
- 81' The CA Paranaense bench stirs into life. Erick is withdrawn and Ravanelli gets his opportunity.
- 86' It is a cagey affair so far. CA Paranaense in their trying to find a way past Botafogo FR's compact .
- 88' What a strike from Ravanelli! The score is 1-2.
- Game over. The scoreline of 1-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
CA Paranaense Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 44
- 2
- 11
-
3
Lucho Gonzalez ↓ Christian 59'
- 6
- 17
-
18
Leo Cittadini ↓ Jaime Alvarado 59'
- 23
- 26
- 7
Bench
-
8
Geuvanio ↑ 69'
- 34
- 93
-
14
Ravanelli ↑ 81'
- 96
- 33
-
13
Khellven ↑ 69'
- 9
- 16
- 29
-
88
Christian ↑ 59'
-
15
Jaime Alvarado ↑ 59'
Coach
Eduardo Maciel de Barros
Botafogo FR Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 14
- 3
- 6
-
8
Salomon Kalou ↓ Rhuan 63'
- 5
- 12
- 2
-
11
Luiz Otavio ↓ Carlos Renteria 61'
- 19
- 9
Bench
- 30
-
17
Rhuan ↑ 63'
- 21
- 13
- 20
- 22
- 23
- 18
- 16
-
15
Carlos Renteria ↑ 61'
Coach
Paulo Autuori
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Pablo Felipe | 2 |
| Thonny Anderson | 2 |
| Erick | 2 |
| Vitor Roque | 2 |
| Renan Lodi | 1 |
| Bruno Nazario | 1 |
| Gonzalo Mastriani | 1 |
| Rodrigo Lindoso | 1 |
Head to Head
CA Paranaense Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.57
CA Paranaense xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.28
Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for:
CA Paranaense or Botafogo FR 72% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.85
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
CA Paranaense or Draw
69%
Draw or Botafogo FR
58%
CA Paranaense or Botafogo FR
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
8.8%
1 – 0
8.2%
0 – 0
7.7%
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 0
7%
0 – 1
6.5%
2 – 2
5.6%
0 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.6%
3 – 0
3.6%
1 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — CA Paranaense
| Handicap | CA Paranaense covers | Push | Botafogo FR covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 21% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 17% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
CA Paranaense keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

