Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Fortaleza EC vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2023
Fortaleza EC
2 – 2
Full Time
Botafogo FR
Thu 23 Nov 2023 · 22:00 UTC Castelao HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 17' Junior Santos
Y 25' Hugo Flahaut
Bruno Pacheco 76' Y
Titi 89' Y
Titi 90' Y
Y 90' Diego Costa
Y 90' Tche Tche

Overview

Match Preview

Fortaleza EC vs Botafogo FR — Serie A at Castelao.

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

2
3
7
Fortaleza EC 12 games · Avg 2.8 goals Botafogo FR
Last 5 meetings
2023-11-23 Fortaleza EC 2–2 Botafogo FR 2023-06-11 Botafogo FR 2–0 Fortaleza EC 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

Recent Form

Fortaleza EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Botafogo FR
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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)
50% 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' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Fortaleza EC to score. At the same time, Botafogo FR does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Fortaleza EC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 8' GOAL! Yago Pikachu fires home to make it 1-0!
  • 13' Botafogo FR is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 17' Poor challenge from Junior Santos. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 21' Emanuel Britez doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 24' Botafogo FR manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Hugo Flahaut is hanging Marcal on the field on 24 minute.
  • 25' Hugo Flahaut is having his name booked by the referee on 25.
  • 30' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 30 minutes.
  • 35' Victor Cuesta has been relatively quiet despite scoring 7 goals in his last 337 appearances.
  • 40' The energy levels are beginning to show. Juan Vojvoda might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 41' What a moment for Guilherme Augusto! That strike on 41 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 42' A stunning finish from Guilherme Augusto — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 46' Juan Lucero makes way for Thiago Galhardo at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Fortaleza EC.
  • 51' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Juan Vojvoda will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 56' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 60' Botafogo FR manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Gabriel is hanging Leonel Di Placido on the field on 60 minute.
  • 65' The travelling Botafogo FR supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 68' Lucas Sasha is replacing Caio Alexandre for the Fortaleza EC side.
  • 73' Botafogo FR are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 75' Botafogo FR make a change. Adryelson trudges off to be replaced by Danilo Barbosa on 75 minutes.
  • 76' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Bruno Pacheco on 76 minutes.
  • 78' A goal from the Brazil international Danilo Barbosa! He fires home on 78 to make it 4-1!
  • 79' Danilo Barbosa adds to his 0 season tally! Botafogo FR lead 4-2 — and this changes everything.
  • 81' The whistle greets Bruno Pacheco as he departs to be replaced by Gonzalo Escobar.
  • 85' Marinho is ready to make an impact after coming on for Guilherme Augusto at the 85 minute mark.
  • 89' Titi catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 89.
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Titi argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-2.

Lineups

Fortaleza EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Juan Vojvoda

Botafogo FR Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

2023-11-23 Fortaleza EC 2–2 Botafogo FR 2023-06-11 Botafogo FR 2–0 Fortaleza EC 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

Fortaleza EC Form

2023-11-23 Fortaleza EC 2–2 Botafogo FR D 2023-11-18 Fortaleza EC 0–1 Cruzeiro EC L 2023-11-12 Cuiaba EC 2–1 Fortaleza EC L 2023-11-08 CA Paranaense 1–1 Fortaleza EC D 2023-11-05 Fortaleza EC 0–2 CR Flamengo L 2023-11-02 CA Mineiro 3–1 Fortaleza EC L

Botafogo FR Form

2023-11-23 Fortaleza EC 2–2 Botafogo FR D 2023-11-12 RB Bragantino 2–2 Botafogo FR D 2023-11-09 Botafogo FR 3–4 Gremio FBPA L 2023-11-06 CR Vasco da Gama 1–0 Botafogo FR L 2023-11-02 Botafogo FR 3–4 SE Palmeiras L 2023-10-29 Botafogo FR 0–1 Cuiaba EC L

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

✗ Wrong
Fortaleza EC35% Draw28% Botafogo FR37%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes56% 0% No44%
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

✗ Wrong
Fortaleza EC24% Draw46% Botafogo FR30%
Actual: 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.