EC Juventude vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON

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Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2025

EC Juventude

1 – 3

Full Time

Botafogo FR

Sun 24 Aug 2025 · 21:30 UTC Alfredo Jaconi HT 45' · FT 45'

Y 6' Newton

Y 52' Alexander Barboza

Overview

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EC Juventude vs Botafogo FR — Serie A at Alfredo Jaconi.

EC Juventude 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Botafogo FR 18 games · 25 pts (2026/26)

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	SE Palmeiras	18	41
2	CR Flamengo	17	34
3	Fluminense FC	19	32
4	RB Bragantino	19	30
5	CA Paranaense	18	30
6	EC Bahia	18	29
7	Coritiba FBC	18	26
8	Sao Paulo FC	18	25
9	Botafogo FR	18	25
10	EC Vitoria	18	25
11	CA Mineiro	18	24
12	SC Corinthians Paulista	18	24
13	Cruzeiro EC	18	24
14	SC Internacional	18	21
15	Santos FC	19	21
16	Grêmio FBPA	19	21
17	CR Vasco da Gama	19	20
18	Mirassol FC	18	19
19	Clube do Remo	18	18
20	Chapecoense AF	18	9

Head-to-Head

EC Juventude 6 games · Avg 3.8 goals Botafogo FR

Last 5 meetings

2025-08-24 EC Juventude 1–3 Botafogo FR 2025-04-06 Botafogo FR 2–0 EC Juventude 2024-08-11 EC Juventude 3–2 Botafogo FR 2024-04-21 Botafogo FR 5–1 EC Juventude 2022-08-21 EC Juventude 2–2 Botafogo FR

Recent Form

EC Juventude

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
24 Aug	Botafogo FR	H	1–3	L
20 Aug	CR Vasco da Gama	H	2–0	W
16 Aug	EC Vitoria	A	2–2	D
11 Aug	SC Corinthians Paulista	H	2–1	W
04 Aug	Santos FC	A	1–3	L
27 Jul	EC Bahia	A	0–3	L

Botafogo FR

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
24 Aug	EC Juventude	A	3–1	W
17 Aug	SE Palmeiras	H	0–1	L
09 Aug	Fortaleza EC	A	5–0	W
03 Aug	Cruzeiro EC	H	0–2	L
26 Jul	SC Corinthians Paulista	H	1–1	D
20 Jul	SC Recife	A	1–0	W

Key Stats

83% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)

67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

11% Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Botafogo FR

0-15

5/2

16-30

1/2

31-45

2/2

46-60

2/2

61-75

4/3

76+

5/3

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

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' It’s Showtime! The match between EC Juventude and Botafogo FR is underway.
5' Luiz Mandaca is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Botafogo FR so far.
6' Controversy at the stadium! Newton argues furiously but the card stands.
11' It looks like no one’s ball. EC Juventude is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
16' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
21' Botafogo FR fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
26' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
30' Enmerson Batalla has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 30 minutes.
35' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Botafogo FR needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
39' A stunning finish from Alex Telles — that came from absolutely nowhere!
44' 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.
46' Marcelo Hermes gets the nod from EC Juventude. He replaces Alan Ruschel and will look to change the dynamic.
51' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
52' The referee has no hesitation. Alexander Barboza is booked for Botafogo FR — card on 52.
56' Botafogo FR make a change. Jeffinho trudges off to be replaced by Matheus Martins on 56 minutes.
61' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
66' EC Juventude are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Botafogo FR backline.
67' Botafogo FR make a change. Joaquin Correa trudges off to be replaced by Chris Ramos on 67 minutes.
71' Another substitution for EC Juventude to replace Enmerson Batalla by Rafael Bilu on 71 minute.
76' EC Juventude manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Daniel Giraldo is hanging Caique on the field on 76 minute.
80' Santiago Rodriguez is ready to make an impact after coming on for Alvaro Montoro at the 80 minute mark.
83' Chris Ramos adds to his 0 season tally! Botafogo FR lead 1-2 — and this changes everything.
88' The 36-year-old Alan Ruschel has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
90' Matheus Babi gets the nod from EC Juventude. He replaces Luiz Mandaca and will look to change the dynamic.
Full Time. Botafogo FR beats EC Juventude

Lineups

EC Juventude Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

99
Rafael Bilu ↑ 71'
25
Gaston Guruceaga
97
Enio
17
Matheus Babi ↑ 90'
7
Gabriel Veron ↑ 46'
47
Marcos Paulo
32
Igor Formiga
98
Marlon
8
Daniel Giraldo ↑ 76'
22
Marcelo Hermes ↑ 46'
72
Peixoto
43
Bernardo Tichz

Botafogo FR Lineups

Starting XI

98
Arthur Cabral
22
Neto
30
Joaquin Correa ↓ Chris Ramos 67'
13
Alex Telles ↓ Marcal 56'
2
Vitinho
20
Alexander Barboza
17
Marlon Freitas
57
David Loiola
47
Jeffinho ↓ Matheus Martins 56'
28
Newton ↓ Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira 56'
8
Alvaro Montoro ↓ Santiago Rodriguez 80'

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Isidro Pitta	3
Chris Ramos	2
Danilo Boza	2
Junior Santos	2
Tiquinho Soares	1
Alex Telles	1
Jefferson Savarino	1
Danilo Barbosa	1

Head to Head

EC Juventude Form

2025-08-24 EC Juventude 1–3 Botafogo FR L 2025-08-20 EC Juventude 2–0 CR Vasco da Gama W 2025-08-16 EC Vitoria 2–2 EC Juventude D 2025-08-11 EC Juventude 2–1 SC Corinthians Paulista W 2025-08-04 Santos FC 3–1 EC Juventude L 2025-07-27 EC Bahia 3–0 EC Juventude L

Botafogo FR Form

2025-08-24 EC Juventude 1–3 Botafogo FR W 2025-08-17 Botafogo FR 0–1 SE Palmeiras L 2025-08-09 Fortaleza EC 0–5 Botafogo FR W 2025-08-03 Botafogo FR 0–2 Cruzeiro EC L 2025-07-26 Botafogo FR 1–1 SC Corinthians Paulista D 2025-07-20 SC Recife 0–1 Botafogo FR W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

4 / 4

1.26 EC Juventude xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.84 Botafogo FR xG

I would bet for: Both teams to score 60% + Over 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct

EC Juventude28% Draw26% Botafogo FR46%

Actual: Botafogo FR win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes60% 0% No40%

Avg goals/match: 3.1

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	94%	6%
± 1.5	81%	19%
± 2.5	59%	41%
± 3.5	37%	63%
± 4.5	21%	79%

Double Chance

EC Juventude or Draw

54%

Draw or Botafogo FR

72%

EC Juventude or Botafogo FR

74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

EC Juventude21% Draw43% Botafogo FR36%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

11.3%

1 – 2

9.3%

0 – 1

7.6%

0 – 2

7.6%

2 – 1

6.3%

0 – 0

6.2%

2 – 2

5.8%

1 – 3

Actual

1 – 0

4.9%

0 – 3

4.6%

2 – 3

3.6%

2 – 0

3.6%

Asian Handicap — EC Juventude

Handicap	EC Juventude covers	Push	Botafogo FR covers
-2.5	4%	—	96%
-2	4%	7%	89%
-1.5	11%	—	89%
-1	11%	14%	75%
-0.5	25%	—	75%
+0.5	50%	—	50%
+1	50%	21%	28%
+1.5	72%	—	28%
+2	72%	15%	13%
+2.5	87%	—	13%

Clean Sheet

EC Juventude keeps clean sheet

17% ✓

Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet

29% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.