Thursday , 2 July 2026

Fortaleza EC vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2022 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2022
Fortaleza EC
1 – 3
Full Time
Botafogo FR
Sun 4 Sep 2022 · 19:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 35' Marcal
Y 46' Carlos Eduardo
Y 47' Carlos Eduardo
Y 49' Carlos Eduardo
Juninho Capixaba 49' Y

Overview

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Fortaleza EC vs Botafogo FR — Serie A .

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 SE Palmeiras 18 41
2 CR Flamengo 17 34
3 Fluminense FC 18 31
4 CA Paranaense 18 30
5 RB Bragantino 18 29
6 EC Bahia 17 26
7 Coritiba FBC 18 26
8 Sao Paulo FC 18 25
9 CA Mineiro 18 24
10 SC Corinthians Paulista 18 24
11 Cruzeiro EC 18 24
12 Botafogo FR 17 22
13 EC Vitoria 17 22
14 SC Internacional 18 21
15 Santos FC 18 21
16 Grêmio FBPA 18 21
17 CR Vasco da Gama 18 20
18 Clube do Remo 18 18
19 Mirassol FC 17 16
20 Chapecoense AF 17 9

Head-to-Head

2
3
7
Fortaleza EC 12 games · Avg 2.8 goals Botafogo FR
Last 5 meetings
2022-09-04 Fortaleza EC 1–3 Botafogo FR 2022-05-15 Botafogo FR 3–1 Fortaleza EC 2020-11-22 Botafogo FR 1–2 Fortaleza EC 2020-08-16 Fortaleza EC 0–0 Botafogo FR 2019-09-30 Fortaleza EC 1–0 Botafogo FR

Recent Form

Fortaleza EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Sep Botafogo FR H 1–3 L
28 Aug Sao Paulo FC A 1–0 W
21 Aug SC Corinthians Paulista H 1–0 W
14 Aug Ceará SC A 1–0 W
07 Aug SC Internacional H 3–0 W
31 Jul Cuiaba EC A 1–0 W
Botafogo FR
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Sep Fortaleza EC A 3–1 W
28 Aug CR Flamengo H 0–1 L
21 Aug EC Juventude A 2–2 D
14 Aug AC Goianiense H 0–0 D
06 Aug Ceará SC H 1–1 D
30 Jul SC Corinthians Paulista A 0–1 L

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
12% 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
2/1
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' In just a few seconds will turn into a battlefield for Fortaleza EC and Botafogo FR.
  • 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 10' With 0 assists to his name this season, Emanuel Britez is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Fortaleza EC.
  • 15' Fortaleza EC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Botafogo FR backline.
  • 18' Time for substitution for Botafogo FR. Rafael is replaced by Lucas Mezenga.
  • 19' The Brazil Carlos Eduardo breaks the deadlock on 19 minutes. 0-1!
  • 19' Lucas Mezenga has so much to prove this time. He replaces Tiquinho Soares on 19 minute.
  • 24' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jose Welison, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 29' 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 Gabriel suffering a number of foals already.
  • 34' Brazil international Rafael has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 35' The referee has no hesitation. Marcal is booked for Botafogo FR — Yellow card on 35.
  • 36' Carlos Eduardo has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 36 minutes.
  • 41' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 46' The supporters are chanting for Pedro Rocha. He replaces Jose Welison on 46 minute.
  • 46' A moment of madness from Carlos Eduardo on 46 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Botafogo FR will be frustrated.
  • 47' Carlos Eduardo has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 47.
  • 49' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Carlos Eduardo on 49 minutes.
  • 53' Pedro Rocha is replacing Jose Welison for the Fortaleza EC side.
  • 58' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 63' The home supporters are growing impatient. Fortaleza EC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 64' GOAL! Marcal fires home to make it 0-3!
  • 67' Fortaleza EC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Romulo Otero is hanging Titi on the field on 67 minute.
  • 69' Gabriel is replacing Carlos Eduardo for the Botafogo FR side.
  • 70' Moises Vieira adds to his 0 season tally! Fortaleza EC lead 1-3 — and this changes everything.
  • 71' Moises Vieira has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 71 minutes.
  • 76' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 77' Junior Santos gets the nod from Botafogo FR. He replaces Tiquinho Soares and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 78' Botafogo FR make a change. Tiquinho Soares trudges off to be replaced by Junior Santos on 78 minutes.
  • 79' Lucas Lima is ready to make an impact after coming on for Lucas Sasha at the 79 minute mark.
  • 84' A quiet spell here at . Botafogo FR seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 89' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Fortaleza EC.

Lineups

Fortaleza EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda

Botafogo FR Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Luis Castro

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Moises Vieira 4
Marcal 4
Danilo Barbosa 3
Carlos Eduardo 2
Tiquinho Soares 2
Bergson 2
Guilherme Augusto 2
Igor Jesus 2

Head to Head

2022-09-04 Fortaleza EC 1–3 Botafogo FR 2022-05-15 Botafogo FR 3–1 Fortaleza EC 2020-11-22 Botafogo FR 1–2 Fortaleza EC 2020-08-16 Fortaleza EC 0–0 Botafogo FR 2019-09-30 Fortaleza EC 1–0 Botafogo FR

Fortaleza EC Form

2022-09-04 Fortaleza EC 1–3 Botafogo FR L 2022-08-28 Sao Paulo FC 0–1 Fortaleza EC W 2022-08-21 Fortaleza EC 1–0 SC Corinthians Paulista W 2022-08-14 Ceará SC 0–1 Fortaleza EC W 2022-08-07 Fortaleza EC 3–0 SC Internacional W 2022-07-31 Cuiaba EC 0–1 Fortaleza EC W

Botafogo FR Form

2022-09-04 Fortaleza EC 1–3 Botafogo FR W 2022-08-28 Botafogo FR 0–1 CR Flamengo L 2022-08-21 EC Juventude 2–2 Botafogo FR D 2022-08-14 Botafogo FR 0–0 AC Goianiense D 2022-08-06 Botafogo FR 1–1 Ceará SC D 2022-07-30 SC Corinthians Paulista 1–0 Botafogo FR L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.3 Fortaleza EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.34 Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for: Fortaleza EC or Botafogo FR 72%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Fortaleza EC38% Draw28% Botafogo FR34%
Actual: Botafogo FR win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.64
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 74%
26%
± 2.5 49%
51%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

Fortaleza EC or Draw
66%
Draw or Botafogo FR
62%
Fortaleza EC or Botafogo FR
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Fortaleza EC26% Draw48% Botafogo FR26%
Actual: Botafogo FR win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 0
9.1%
0 – 1
8.5%
1 – 0
8.2%
1 – 2
8%
2 – 1
7.8%
0 – 2
6.3%
2 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
5.3%
1 – 3
Actual
3 – 1
3.4%
0 – 3
2.8%

Asian Handicap — Fortaleza EC

Handicap Fortaleza EC covers Push Botafogo FR covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 10% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 19% 66%
-0.5 34% — 66%
+0.5 64% — 36%
+1 64% 19% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 11% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Fortaleza EC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
28% ✓

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