Coritiba FBC vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2026 REGULAR SEASON
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Coritiba FBC vs Botafogo FR — Serie A at Couto Pereira.
- Coritiba FBC 34 games · 42 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 | Sao 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | Botafogo FR | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Oct | Fluminense FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 19 Sep | CR Vasco da Gama | A | 0–5 | L |
| 12 Sep | CA Paranaense | H | 3–3 | D |
| 06 Sep | Mirassol FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 31 Aug | Clube do Remo | A | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | Coritiba FBC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Oct | CR Vasco da Gama | H | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Sep | Mirassol FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Sep | Gremio FBPA | H | 3–2 | W |
| 12 Sep | RB Bragantino | H | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Sep | SE Palmeiras | H | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Coritiba FBC | Botafogo FR | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #11 |
| 42 | Points | 42 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 11 / 9 / 14 | W / D / L | 11 / 9 / 14 |
| 40 | Scored | 46 |
| 51 | Conceded | 53 |
| -11 | GD | -7 |
| 1.24 | PPG | 1.24 |
| 32% | Win % | 32% |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
24%
Clean Sheets
Coritiba FBC this season
Coritiba FBC this season
21%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
Botafogo FR this season
Coritiba FBC are 12th (42 pts). Botafogo FR are 11th (42 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Coritiba FBC
0-15
2/3
16-30
2/6
31-45
6/4
46-60
3/4
61-75
5/11
76+
6/10
■ 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)
Coritiba FBC
| Pedro Rocha | 9 G | 1 A |
| Breno Lopes | 8 G | 2 A |
| Joaquin Lavega | 5 G | 2 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' Coritiba FBC have kicked off against Botafogo FR. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' The 27-year-old Vitinho has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 4 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' Brazil international Arthur Cabral has been a key figure this campaign — 6 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Hakim Ziyech, as he is very good at scoring at Couto Pereira with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 20' 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.
- 22' Magnificent from Jacy Maranhao! That is 0 goals in 144 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 26' Against the run of play, Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 31' With 0 assists to his name this season, Tiquinho Soares is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Botafogo FR.
- 34' A goal from the Brazil international Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira! He fires home on 34 to make it 1-2!
- 39' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 44' Both keepers have barely been tested. Coritiba FBC and Botafogo FR are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 45' That looks like a foul for a card for Allan.
- 50' Tiago has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 28 appearances with only 5 goals this season.
- 52' Thiago Santos has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 52.
- 56' The Coritiba FBC bench stirs into life. Fabricio Bustos is withdrawn and Tinga gets his opportunity.
- 61' Fabricio Bustos is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Coritiba FBC tonight.
- 64' The supporters are chanting for Rodrigo Gelado. He replaces Felipe Jonatan on 64 minute.
- 66' A moment of madness from Marcal on 66 minutes earns him a card. Botafogo FR will be frustrated.
- 67' Poor challenge from Marcal. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 72' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 74' Junior Santos gets the nod from Botafogo FR. He replaces Allan and will look to change the dynamic.
- 77' Time for substitution for Botafogo FR. Cristian Medina is replaced by Alvaro Montoro.
- 82' It looks like no one’s ball. Coritiba FBC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 84' A change in the Coritiba FBC ranks — Josue exits the field as Renato Marques enters on 84.
- 86' Another change for Botafogo FR made on 86 minute. Matheus Martins leaves to be changed by Paulinho.
- 88' A moment of madness from Rodrigo Gelado on 88 minutes earns him a card. Coritiba FBC will be frustrated.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Coritiba FBC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
6
Felipe Jonatan ↓ Rodrigo Gelado 64'
-
21
Thiago Santos ↓ Nicolas Fonseca 56'
-
14
Fabricio Bustos ↓ Tinga 56'
- 32
-
10
Josue ↓ Renato Marques 84'
- 23
- 19
- 1
-
7
Joaquin Lavega ↓ Breno Lopes 64'
- 55
- 18
Bench
-
5
Nicolas Fonseca ↑ 56'
- 3
- 4
-
2
Tinga ↑ 56'
- 99
-
77
Breno Lopes ↑ 64'
- 22
- 17
-
78
Renato Marques ↑ 84'
- 36
-
66
Rodrigo Gelado ↑ 64'
- 39
Coach
Fernando Seabra
Botafogo FR Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 12
-
19
Arthur Cabral ↓ Tiquinho Soares 77'
-
22
Hakim Ziyech ↓ Domingos Andrade 74'
- 21
-
25
Allan ↓ Junior Santos 74'
- 13
- 2
- 5
- 8
- 6
-
11
Matheus Martins ↓ Paulinho 86'
Bench
-
29
Paulinho ↑ 86'
-
7
Junior Santos ↑ 74'
-
9
Tiquinho Soares ↑ 77'
- 90
- 17
- 4
-
10
Alvaro Montoro ↑ 77'
-
91
Domingos Andrade ↑ 74'
- 75
- 59
- 34
- 37
Coach
Franclim Carvalho
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Tiquinho Soares | 3 |
| Gustavo Sauerbeck | 2 |
| Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira | 2 |
| Pedro Raul | 2 |
| Bruno Gomes | 1 |
| Robson Fernandes | 1 |
| Edu | 1 |
| Arthur Cabral | 1 |
Head to Head
Coritiba FBC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.47
Coritiba FBC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.51
Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for:
Coritiba FBC or Botafogo FR 73% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.98
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Coritiba FBC or Draw
65%
Draw or Botafogo FR
63%
Coritiba FBC or Botafogo FR
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
8.2%
2 – 1
8%
0 – 0
6.8%
0 – 1
6.8%
1 – 0
6.6%
2 – 2
6%
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 0
5.4%
1 – 3
4.1%
3 – 1
3.9%
2 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Coritiba FBC
| Handicap | Coritiba FBC covers | Push | Botafogo FR covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 18% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 19% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Coritiba FBC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

