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 23 games · 41 pts (2026/26)
- Botafogo FR 21 games · 30 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #10 |
| 41 | Points | 30 |
| 23 | Played | 21 |
| 12 / 5 / 6 | W / D / L | 8 / 6 / 7 |
| 31 | Scored | 35 |
| 20 | Conceded | 33 |
| +11 | GD | +2 |
| 1.78 | PPG | 1.43 |
| 52% | Win % | 38% |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
43%
Clean Sheets
CA Paranaense this season
CA Paranaense this season
19%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
Botafogo FR this season
CA Paranaense are 3rd (41 pts). Botafogo FR are 10th (30 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
CA Paranaense
0-15
2/4
16-30
1/2
31-45
3/1
46-60
5/–
61-75
1/1
76+
4/2
■ 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 Paranaense
| Kevin Viveros | 14 G | 2 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 referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. CA Paranaense is hosting Botafogo FR for another epic battle.
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 9' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Lucho Gonzalez.
- 14' Supporters expect more eagerness from Thiago Heleno, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio Joaquim Americo Guimaraes with 3 goals in the last 3 games.
- 19' It is a cagey affair so far. CA Paranaense in their trying to find a way past Botafogo FR's compact .
- 24' A quiet spell here at Estadio Joaquim Americo Guimaraes. CA Paranaense seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 29' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 34' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 39' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 44' What a strike from Bruno Nazario! The score is 0-1.
- 49' With 0 assists to his name this season, Victor Luis is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Botafogo FR.
- 54' The 28-year-old Erick has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 59' The CA Paranaense bench stirs into life. Lucho Gonzalez is withdrawn and Christian gets his opportunity.
- 61' Time for substitution for Botafogo FR. Luiz Otavio is replaced by Carlos Renteria.
- 63' Another change for Botafogo FR made on 63 minute. Salomon Kalou leaves to be changed by Rhuan.
- 68' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both CA Paranaense and Botafogo FR are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 69' Time for substitution for CA Paranaense. Fabinho is replaced by Geuvanio.
- 74' Botafogo FR are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 79' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both CA Paranaense and Botafogo FR are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 80' The deadlock is broken! Victor Luis gets on the scoresheet on 80 minutes.
- 81' A tactical swap from CA Paranaense — Ravanelli on, Erick off on 81 minutes.
- 86' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Marcio Azevedo suffering a number of foals already.
- 88' The Brazil Ravanelli breaks the deadlock on 88 minutes. 1-2!
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
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 |
|---|---|
| Vitor Roque | 2 |
| Pablo Felipe | 2 |
| Thonny Anderson | 2 |
| Erick | 2 |
| Joel Carli | 1 |
| Rodrigo Lindoso | 1 |
| Luiz Fernando | 1 |
| Alex Santana | 1 |
Head to Head
CA Paranaense Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.46
CA Paranaense xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.16
Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for:
CA Paranaense or Botafogo FR 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.62
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
CA Paranaense or Draw
70%
Draw or Botafogo FR
58%
CA Paranaense or Botafogo FR
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
9.6%
0 – 0
9.3%
2 – 1
8.7%
2 – 0
7.6%
0 – 1
7.4%
1 – 2
6.8%
2 – 2
5.1%
0 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.3%
3 – 0
3.7%
1 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — CA Paranaense
| Handicap | CA Paranaense covers | Push | Botafogo FR covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 21% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 17% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
CA Paranaense keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

