CA Paranaense vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
CA Paranaense vs Botafogo FR — Serie A at Arena da Baixada.
- CA Paranaense 18 games · 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct | Botafogo FR | H | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Sep | CR Flamengo | A | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Sep | Criciúma EC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Sep | Fortaleza EC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Sep | SE Palmeiras | H | 0–2 | L |
| 27 Aug | CR Vasco da Gama | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct | CA Paranaense | A | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Sep | Grêmio FBPA | H | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Sep | Sao Paulo FC | A | 6–5 | W |
| 21 Sep | Fluminense FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Sep | Sao Paulo FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Sep | SC Corinthians Paulista | 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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — CA Paranaense and Botafogo FR get this one started.
- 5' Botafogo FR is showing some good football. However, Botafogo FR are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 14' Igor Jesus is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 2 goals this season for the .
- 19' Allan is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Botafogo FR tonight.
- 24' Supporters expect more eagerness from Mycael, as he is very good at scoring at Arena da Baixada with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 29' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both CA Paranaense and Botafogo FR are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 34' 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.
- 39' Botafogo FR started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 39.
- 43' Botafogo FR player sees a card in front of him.
- 46' Tomas Cuello makes way for Julimar at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from CA Paranaense.
- 51' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 56' Jefferson Savarino is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Botafogo FR so far.
- 61' CA Paranaense have won 371 goals from 373 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 63' CA Paranaense make a change. Gabriel trudges off to be replaced by Bruno Praxedes on 63 minutes.
- 68' Agustin Canobbio has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 2 goals this season.
- 70' The Botafogo FR bench stirs into life. Luiz Henrique is withdrawn and Matheus Martins gets his opportunity.
- 71' Gregore makes way for Allan at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from Botafogo FR.
- 75' CA Paranaense player sees a card in front of him.
- 76' Controversy at the stadium! Kaique Rocha argues furiously but the card stands.
- 79' It is a substitution in Botafogo FR team. Thiago Almada is replaced by Danilo Barbosa on 79 minute.
- 83' CA Paranaense manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Lucas Di Yorio is hanging Gonzalo Mastriani on the field on 83 minute.
- 84' It’s a booking for Botafogo FR player. Danilo Barbosa gets a card.
- 87' Botafogo FR ring the changes. Igor Jesus has done his job and it is now time for Tiquinho Soares to step up.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Tiquinho Soares on 90 minutes.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Botafogo FR players.
Lineups
CA Paranaense Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 22
-
3
Gabriel ↓ Bruno Praxedes 63'
-
28
Tomas Cuello ↓ Julimar 46'
- 4
- 26
-
10
Bruno Zapelli ↓ Nikao 46'
- 9
- 37
- 14
- 41
-
15
Mateo Gamarra ↓ Joao Victor 63'
Bench
-
11
Nikao ↑ 46'
- 29
-
20
Julimar ↑ 46'
-
8
Bruno Praxedes ↑ 63'
- 45
- 24
- 43
-
57
Joao Victor ↑ 63'
- 42
- 23
-
7
Lucas Di Yorio ↑ 83'
- 30
Coach
Martin Varini
Botafogo FR Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 26
- 13
- 10
- 12
- 22
- 20
-
23
Thiago Almada ↓ Danilo Barbosa 79'
-
17
Marlon Freitas ↓ Tche Tche 87'
-
7
Luiz Henrique ↓ Matheus Martins 70'
- 15
-
99
Igor Jesus ↓ Tiquinho Soares 87'
Bench
- 34
- 21
-
28
Allan ↑ 71'
-
9
Tiquinho Soares ↑ 87'
-
6
Tche Tche ↑ 87'
- 70
- 27
-
5
Danilo Barbosa ↑ 79'
-
37
Matheus Martins ↑ 70'
- 1
- 66
- 4
Coach
Artur Jorge
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Thonny Anderson | 2 |
| Erick | 2 |
| Vitor Roque | 2 |
| Pablo Felipe | 2 |
| Brenner | 1 |
| Jefferson | 1 |
| Adryelson | 1 |
| Diego Souza | 1 |
Head to Head
CA Paranaense Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.59
CA Paranaense xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.39
Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for:
CA Paranaense or Botafogo FR 73% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Botafogo FR win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.98
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
CA Paranaense or Draw
65%
Draw or Botafogo FR
62%
CA Paranaense or Botafogo FR
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Botafogo FR win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
2 – 1
8.6%
1 – 2
7.5%
1 – 0
7.3%
0 – 0
6.9%
2 – 0
6.4%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
6%
0 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.5%
1 – 3
3.5%
3 – 0
3.3%
Asian Handicap — CA Paranaense
| Handicap | CA Paranaense covers | Push | Botafogo FR covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 12% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 20% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 17% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
CA Paranaense keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
21%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

