Fortaleza EC vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Fortaleza EC vs Botafogo FR — Serie A at Castelao.
- Fortaleza EC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Botafogo FR 21 games · 30 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE Palmeiras | 23 | 48 |
| 2 | CR Flamengo | 21 | 42 |
| 3 | CA Paranaense | 23 | 41 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 23 | 38 |
| 5 | EC Bahia | 22 | 33 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro EC | 22 | 33 |
| 7 | RB Bragantino | 22 | 32 |
| 8 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 22 | 32 |
| 9 | Coritiba FBC | 23 | 31 |
| 10 | Botafogo FR | 21 | 30 |
| 11 | CA Mineiro | 21 | 29 |
| 12 | Sao Paulo FC | 22 | 27 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 22 | 26 |
| 14 | Gremio FBPA | 21 | 25 |
| 15 | SC Internacional | 22 | 23 |
| 16 | Mirassol FC | 21 | 23 |
| 17 | Santos FC | 21 | 22 |
| 18 | CR Vasco da Gama | 21 | 22 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 22 | 22 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 21 | 10 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov | Botafogo FR | H | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Nov | Cruzeiro EC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Nov | Cuiaba EC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Nov | CA Paranaense | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Nov | CR Flamengo | H | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Nov | CA Mineiro | A | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov | Fortaleza EC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 12 Nov | RB Bragantino | A | 2–2 | D |
| 09 Nov | Gremio FBPA | H | 3–4 | L |
| 06 Nov | CR Vasco da Gama | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Nov | SE Palmeiras | H | 3–4 | L |
| 29 Oct | Cuiaba EC | H | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
19%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
Botafogo FR this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Botafogo FR
0-15
5/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
4/2
46-60
2/3
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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Fortaleza EC launch into their encounter with Botafogo FR.
- 5' Victor Cuesta needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 8' What a strike from Yago Pikachu! The score is 1-0.
- 13' Jose Welison is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Botafogo FR tonight.
- 17' Junior Santos picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 21' Emanuel Britez adds to his 0 season tally! Fortaleza EC lead 2-0 — and this changes everything.
- 24' Fresh legs for Botafogo FR! Hugo Flahaut comes on to replace Marcal.
- 25' It’s a booking for Botafogo FR player. Hugo Flahaut gets a Yellow card.
- 30' 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.
- 35' It looks surprising Fortaleza EC does not make any changes. Titi has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 40' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 41' The deadlock is broken! Guilherme Augusto gets on the scoresheet on 41 minutes.
- 42' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Guilherme Augusto makes it 4-0.
- 46' Fresh legs for Fortaleza EC! Thiago Galhardo comes on to replace Juan Lucero.
- 51' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 56' It’s high time Juan Vojvoda made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 60' The crowd applauds Leonel Di Placido as he leaves the pitch. Gabriel steps in for Botafogo FR.
- 65' Botafogo FR are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 68' It is a substitution in Fortaleza EC team. Caio Alexandre is replaced by Lucas Sasha on 68 minute.
- 73' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 75' Fresh legs for Botafogo FR! Danilo Barbosa comes on to replace Adryelson.
- 76' The referee has no hesitation. Bruno Pacheco is booked for Fortaleza EC — Yellow card on 76.
- 78' Danilo Barbosa is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 79' Goal! Danilo Barbosa scores his 7 goal in 389 matches.
- 81' Bruno Pacheco makes way for Gonzalo Escobar at the 81 minute mark. A tactical switch from Fortaleza EC.
- 85' The supporters are chanting for Marinho. He replaces Guilherme Augusto on 85 minute.
- 89' The referee calls foul for Titi. He receives a Yellow card.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Titi. He receives a Yellow card.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Fortaleza EC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 22
-
6
Bruno Pacheco ↓ Gonzalo Escobar 81'
- 19
-
9
Juan Lucero ↓ Thiago Galhardo 46'
- 2
-
8
Caio Alexandre ↓ Lucas Sasha 68'
-
27
Calebe ↓ Tomas Pochettino 68'
- 4
- 17
-
29
Guilherme Augusto ↓ Marinho 85'
Bench
-
12
Marinho ↑ 85'
-
91
Thiago Galhardo ↑ 46'
- 16
- 3
- 20
-
7
Tomas Pochettino ↑ 68'
-
45
Gonzalo Escobar ↑ 81'
-
88
Lucas Sasha ↑ 68'
- 18
- 39
- 10
- 5
Coach
Juan Vojvoda
Botafogo FR Lineups
Starting XI
-
34
Adryelson ↓ Danilo Barbosa 75'
- 12
-
37
Junior Santos ↓ Luis Henrique 60'
-
21
Marcal ↓ Hugo Flahaut 24'
-
9
Tiquinho Soares ↓ Diego Costa 60'
- 6
-
24
Leonel Di Placido ↓ Gabriel 60'
- 15
- 7
- 17
- 33
Bench
-
19
Diego Costa ↑ 60'
-
14
Gabriel ↑ 60'
- 18
- 94
-
11
Luis Henrique ↑ 60'
- 27
-
5
Danilo Barbosa ↑ 75'
- 1
- –
-
16
Hugo Flahaut ↑ 24'
- 20
- 39
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
2 / 4
1.3
Fortaleza EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.47
Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for:
Fortaleza EC or Botafogo FR 72% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.77
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Fortaleza EC or Draw
63%
Draw or Botafogo FR
65%
Fortaleza EC or Botafogo FR
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Fortaleza EC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
1 – 2
8.5%
0 – 1
8.3%
0 – 0
8.2%
2 – 1
7.5%
1 – 0
7.2%
0 – 2
6.6%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
5.2%
1 – 3
4.2%
3 – 1
3.3%
0 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Fortaleza EC
| Handicap | Fortaleza EC covers | Push | Botafogo FR covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 18% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 20% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Fortaleza EC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.