Fortaleza EC vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Fortaleza EC vs Botafogo FR — Serie A at Estadio Castelao.
- Fortaleza EC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Botafogo FR 28 games · 35 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Alessandro Alvaro Rocha de Matos
- Referee Elicarlos Franco de Oliveira
- Referee Luis Cesar De Oliveira Magalhaes
- Referee Marielson Alves Silva
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | Botafogo FR | H | 0–0 | D |
| 13 Aug | Sao Paulo FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Aug | CA Paranaense | H | 0–2 | L |
| 08 Dec | EC Bahia | H | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Dec | Fluminense FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Dec | Goiás EC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | Fortaleza EC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Aug | RB Bragantino | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Dec | Ceará SC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Dec | CA Mineiro | A | 0–2 | L |
| 30 Nov | SC Internacional | H | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Nov | Chapecoense AF | A | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
18%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
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' What a night it is going to be! Fortaleza EC welcome Botafogo FR for this crunch clash at Estadio Castelao.
- 5' Botafogo FR started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' Juninho has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 12 cards already picked up this season.
- 15' Victor Luis needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 18' Caio Alexandre catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 18.
- 23' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 28' It looks like no one’s ball. Fortaleza EC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 33' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 38' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 43' It is a cagey affair so far. Fortaleza EC in their trying to find a way past Botafogo FR's compact .
- 48' Both keepers have barely been tested. Fortaleza EC and Botafogo FR are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 53' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Fortaleza EC and Botafogo FR are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 58' A meaty challenge results in booking for Paulao on 58.
- 61' The supporters are chanting for Wellington Paulista. He replaces Edson on 61 minute.
- 62' Another substitution for Fortaleza EC to replace Osvaldo by Yuri on 62 minute.
- 67' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 72' A quiet spell here at Estadio Castelao. Botafogo FR seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 73' Another change for Botafogo FR made on 73 minute. Caio Alexandre leaves to be changed by Luiz Fernando.
- 78' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Fortaleza EC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 83' A meaty challenge results in booking for Juninho on 83.
- 87' A change in the Fortaleza EC ranks — Carlinhos exits the field as Mariano Vazquez enters on 87.
- 88' Time for substitution for Botafogo FR. Luis Henrique is replaced by Rhuan.
- 90' The Botafogo FR manager makes a substitution. Keisuke Honda departs to be replaced by Luiz Otavio.
- It finishes all square. Fortaleza EC and Botafogo FR share the spoils 0-0.
Lineups
Fortaleza EC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 5
- 25
-
6
Carlinhos ↓ Mariano Vazquez 87'
- 12
- 13
- 3
- 15
- 11
-
20
Romarinho ↓ Bruno Melo 88'
- 19
Bench
- 26
-
9
Wellington Paulista ↑ 61'
- 91
-
57
Yuri ↑ 62'
- 23
- 2
-
30
Bruno Melo ↑ 88'
- 8
- 28
-
32
Mariano Vazquez ↑ 87'
- 31
- 29
Coach
Rogério Ceni
Botafogo FR Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 1
- 14
- 3
- 6
-
4
Keisuke Honda C ↓ Luiz Otavio 90'
- 11
-
7
Luis Henrique ↓ Rhuan 88'
-
8
Caio Alexandre ↓ Luiz Fernando 73'
- 2
- 9
Bench
- 15
-
17
Luiz Fernando ↑ 73'
-
19
Rhuan ↑ 88'
- 16
- 13
- 12
- 21
- 22
-
5
Luiz Otavio ↑ 90'
- 18
- 20
- 23
Coach
Paulo Autuori
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Moises Vieira | 4 |
| Marcal | 4 |
| Danilo Barbosa | 3 |
| Tiquinho Soares | 2 |
| Bergson | 2 |
| Guilherme Augusto | 2 |
| Igor Jesus | 2 |
| Arthur Cabral | 2 |
Head to Head
Fortaleza EC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.92
Fortaleza EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.81
Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 75% + Fortaleza EC or Draw 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.73
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 1.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 2.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 3.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
| ± 4.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
Double Chance
Fortaleza EC or Draw
72%
Draw or Botafogo FR
62%
Fortaleza EC or Botafogo FR
66%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
14.8%
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 1
12.9%
2 – 0
7%
2 – 1
6%
0 – 2
5.4%
1 – 2
5.3%
2 – 2
2.6%
3 – 0
2.1%
3 – 1
1.9%
1 – 3
1.5%
Asian Handicap — Fortaleza EC
| Handicap | Fortaleza EC covers | Push | Botafogo FR covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 9% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 22% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 19% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Fortaleza EC keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.