EC Juventude vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON

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Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2025

EC Juventude

1 – 3

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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 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

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

21% Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

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)

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 stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against EC Juventude and Botafogo FR has kicked off!
5' Botafogo FR seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
6' Newton was booked on 6.
11' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
16' Supporters expect more eagerness from Marlon Freitas, as he is very good at scoring at Alfredo Jaconi with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
21' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Enmerson Batalla made 152 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
26' Brazil international Luiz Mandaca has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
30' The Enmerson Batalla breaks the deadlock on 30 minutes. 1-0!
35' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
39' Alex Telles makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Botafogo FR are in front.
44' Marcal has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
46' Another change for EC Juventude made on 46 minute. Alan Ruschel leaves to be changed by Marcelo Hermes.
51' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
52' Poor challenge from Alexander Barboza. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
56' The whistle greets Jeffinho as he departs to be replaced by Matheus Martins.
61' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
66' Joaquin Correa has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
67' Chris Ramos has so much to prove this time. He replaces Joaquin Correa on 67 minute.
71' Time for substitution for EC Juventude. Enmerson Batalla is replaced by Rafael Bilu.
76' Daniel Giraldo is ready to make an impact after coming on for Caique at the 76 minute mark.
80' Time for substitution for Botafogo FR. Alvaro Montoro is replaced by Santiago Rodriguez.
83' Chris Ramos does the damage! The net is bulging and Botafogo FR surge ahead!
88' The 25-year-old Luan Freitas has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
90' The EC Juventude manager makes a substitution. Luiz Mandaca departs to be replaced by Matheus Babi.
Game over. The scoreline of 1-3 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

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
Danilo Boza	2
Junior Santos	2
Chris Ramos	2
Danilo Barbosa	1
Enmerson Batalla	1
Jacob Montes	1
Marcal	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.