Wednesday , 30 September 2026

EC Juventude vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON

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

Match Preview

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

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 CR Flamengo 28 60
2 SE Palmeiras 28 57
3 CA Paranaense 28 49
4 Fluminense FC 28 48
5 EC Bahia 28 46
6 Cruzeiro EC 28 45
7 CA Mineiro 27 40
8 Santos FC 27 38
9 Coritiba FBC 28 38
10 RB Bragantino 27 36
11 Sao Paulo FC 27 36
12 Botafogo FR 28 35
13 EC Vitoria 28 33
14 SC Corinthians Paulista 28 32
15 Mirassol FC 28 32
16 CR Vasco da Gama 27 31
17 Gremio FBPA 28 29
18 SC Internacional 28 28
19 Clube do Remo 28 23
20 Chapecoense AF 27 18

Head-to-Head

1
2
3
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
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
18% Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Botafogo FR
0-15
5/5
16-30
2/4
31-45
4/4
46-60
4/3
61-75
4/3
76+
8/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Botafogo FR
Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira 9 G 2 A
Arthur Cabral 7 G 1 A
Edenilson 4 G 2 A
Matheus Martins 4 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Alfredo Jaconi as EC Juventude face off against Botafogo FR in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 6' A moment of madness from Newton on 6 minutes earns him a card. Botafogo FR will be frustrated.
  • 11' Jeffinho, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 16' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Botafogo FR that had 352 games and scored 361 goals.
  • 21' Botafogo FR have won 361 goals from 352 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 26' 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 Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira suffering a number of foals already.
  • 30' What a moment for Enmerson Batalla! That strike on 30 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 35' Matheus Martins has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 34 appearances with only 3 goals this season.
  • 39' Alex Telles is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 2 goals this season for the .
  • 44' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 46' It is a substitution in EC Juventude team. Alan Ruschel is replaced by Marcelo Hermes on 46 minute.
  • 51' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 52' The referee shows Botafogo FR player a card on 52.
  • 56' Botafogo FR make a change. Jeffinho trudges off to be replaced by Matheus Martins on 56 minutes.
  • 61' Botafogo FR fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 66' Botafogo FR started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 66.
  • 67' Chris Ramos is replacing Joaquin Correa for the Botafogo FR side.
  • 71' Another change for EC Juventude made on 71 minute. Enmerson Batalla leaves to be changed by Rafael Bilu.
  • 76' It is a substitution in EC Juventude team. Caique is replaced by Daniel Giraldo on 76 minute.
  • 80' It is a substitution in Botafogo FR team. Alvaro Montoro is replaced by Santiago Rodriguez on 80 minute.
  • 83' What composure from Chris Ramos! The Spain international strokes it home. 1-2.
  • 88' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 90' Matheus Babi gets the nod from EC Juventude. He replaces Luiz Mandaca and will look to change the dynamic.
  • The points are shared — EC Juventude 1-3 Botafogo FR. Honours even.

Lineups

EC Juventude Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Botafogo FR Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Isidro Pitta 3
Junior Santos 2
Chris Ramos 2
Danilo Boza 2
Mateo Ponte 1
Gabriel 1
Igor Jesus 1
Tiquinho Soares 1

Head to Head

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

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.