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 34 games · 54 pts (2026/26)
- Botafogo FR 34 games · 42 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CR Flamengo | 34 | 76 |
| 2 | SE Palmeiras | 34 | 73 |
| 3 | Cruzeiro EC | 34 | 60 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 34 | 57 |
| 5 | CA Paranaense | 34 | 54 |
| 6 | EC Bahia | 34 | 53 |
| 7 | CA Mineiro | 34 | 50 |
| 8 | RB Bragantino | 34 | 47 |
| 9 | Santos FC | 34 | 47 |
| 10 | São Paulo FC | 34 | 44 |
| 11 | Botafogo FR | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Coritiba FBC | 34 | 42 |
| 13 | CR Vasco da Gama | 33 | 41 |
| 14 | Mirassol FC | 34 | 40 |
| 15 | SC Internacional | 34 | 38 |
| 16 | EC Vitoria | 34 | 38 |
| 17 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 34 | 37 |
| 18 | Gremio FBPA | 34 | 37 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 34 | 29 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 33 | 21 |
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 | Gremio FBPA | H | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Sep | São Paulo FC | A | 6–5 | W |
| 21 Sep | Fluminense FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Sep | São Paulo FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Sep | SC Corinthians Paulista | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| CA Paranaense | Botafogo FR | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #11 |
| 54 | Points | 42 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 15 / 9 / 10 | W / D / L | 11 / 9 / 14 |
| 51 | Scored | 46 |
| 43 | Conceded | 53 |
| +8 | GD | -7 |
| 1.59 | PPG | 1.24 |
| 44% | Win % | 32% |
Key Stats
41%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
29%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
CA Paranaense this season
CA Paranaense this season
21%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
Botafogo FR this season
CA Paranaense are 5th (54 pts). Botafogo FR are 11th (42 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
CA Paranaense
0-15
7/6
16-30
5/6
31-45
6/4
46-60
6/1
61-75
3/6
76+
8/8
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Botafogo FR
0-15
6/6
16-30
3/5
31-45
5/6
46-60
5/5
61-75
4/4
76+
9/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CA Paranaense
| Kevin Viveros | 21 G | 3 A |
| Stiven Mendoza | 6 G | 1 A |
| Leozinho | 5 G | |
| Julimar | 3 G | 1 A |
Botafogo FR
| Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira | 10 G | 2 A |
| Arthur Cabral | 7 G | 1 A |
| Edenilson | 6 G | 2 A |
| Matheus Martins | 4 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. CA Paranaense kicks off things out of here…
- 5' It looks surprising Botafogo FR does not make any changes. Marlon Freitas has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both CA Paranaense and Botafogo FR are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 14' Igor Jesus makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Botafogo FR are in front.
- 19' It is a cagey affair so far. CA Paranaense in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past Botafogo FR's compact 4-2-3-1.
- 24' Botafogo FR are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 29' Botafogo FR come into this ranked 1 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 34' CA Paranaense are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Botafogo FR backline.
- 39' CA Paranaense are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 43' It’s a booking for Botafogo FR player. Gregore gets a card.
- 46' CA Paranaense ring the changes. Tomas Cuello has done his job and it is now time for Julimar to step up.
- 51' The travelling Botafogo FR supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 56' Botafogo FR fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 61' CA Paranaense looks like a favorite considering 2 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Kevin Viveros scoring 2 goals.
- 63' CA Paranaense manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Bruno Praxedes is hanging Gabriel on the field on 63 minute.
- 68' Botafogo FR have won 367 goals from 358 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 70' Matheus Martins gets the nod from Botafogo FR. He replaces Luiz Henrique and will look to change the dynamic.
- 71' Allan gets the nod from Botafogo FR. He replaces Gregore and will look to change the dynamic.
- 75' A moment of madness from Madson on 75 minutes earns him a card. CA Paranaense will be frustrated.
- 76' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Kaique Rocha on 76 minutes.
- 79' Thiago Almada makes way for Danilo Barbosa at the 79 minute mark. A tactical switch from Botafogo FR.
- 83' It is a substitution in CA Paranaense team. Gonzalo Mastriani is replaced by Lucas Di Yorio on 83 minute.
- 84' It’s a booking for Botafogo FR player. Danilo Barbosa gets a card.
- 87' Tiquinho Soares is replacing Igor Jesus for the Botafogo FR side.
- 90' The referee shows Botafogo FR player a card on 90.
- CA Paranaense will have plenty to reflect on. Botafogo FR were simply the better side today.
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 |
|---|---|
| Erick | 2 |
| Vitor Roque | 2 |
| Pablo Felipe | 2 |
| Kevin Viveros | 2 |
| Santiago Rodriguez | 2 |
| Thonny Anderson | 2 |
| Diego Souza | 1 |
| Renan Lodi | 1 |
Head to Head
CA Paranaense Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.54
CA Paranaense xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.34
Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for:
CA Paranaense or Botafogo FR 72% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Botafogo FR win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.88
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
CA Paranaense or Draw
66%
Draw or Botafogo FR
62%
CA Paranaense or Botafogo FR
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Botafogo FR win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.5%
2 – 1
8.6%
1 – 0
7.7%
1 – 2
7.5%
0 – 0
7.4%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
5.8%
0 – 2
5%
3 – 1
4.4%
1 – 3
3.4%
3 – 0
3.3%
Asian Handicap — CA Paranaense
| Handicap | CA Paranaense covers | Push | Botafogo FR covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 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% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
CA Paranaense keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
22%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

