Thursday , 2 July 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 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
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 Grêmio 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
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' The ball is rolling at Castelao. Fortaleza EC are looking to make home advantage count against Botafogo FR.
  • 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Marlon Freitas made 152 appearances and scored 13 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 8' A stunning finish from Yago Pikachu — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 13' Guilherme Augusto has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 17' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Junior Santos.
  • 21' Emanuel Britez adds to his 0 season tally! Fortaleza EC lead 2-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 24' The crowd applauds Marcal as he leaves the pitch. Hugo Flahaut steps in for Botafogo FR.
  • 25' Controversy at the stadium! Hugo Flahaut argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 30' The travelling Botafogo FR supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 35' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 40' It looks like no one’s ball. Botafogo FR is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 41' A goal from the Brazil international Guilherme Augusto! He fires home on 41 to make it 3-0!
  • 42' What a strike from Guilherme Augusto! The score is 4-0.
  • 46' Fortaleza EC make a change. Juan Lucero trudges off to be replaced by Thiago Galhardo on 46 minutes.
  • 51' Botafogo FR come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 56' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 60' It is a substitution in Botafogo FR team. Leonel Di Placido is replaced by Gabriel on 60 minute.
  • 65' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Fortaleza EC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 68' Fortaleza EC ring the changes. Caio Alexandre has done his job and it is now time for Lucas Sasha to step up.
  • 73' The 26-year-old Calebe has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 75' Fresh legs for Botafogo FR! Danilo Barbosa comes on to replace Adryelson.
  • 76' A moment of madness from Bruno Pacheco on 76 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Fortaleza EC will be frustrated.
  • 78' Danilo Barbosa adds to his 0 season tally! Botafogo FR lead 4-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 79' The deadlock is broken! Danilo Barbosa gets on the scoresheet on 79 minutes.
  • 81' Fortaleza EC ring the changes. Bruno Pacheco has done his job and it is now time for Gonzalo Escobar to step up.
  • 85' Another change for Fortaleza EC made on 85 minute. Guilherme Augusto leaves to be changed by Marinho.
  • 89' A meaty challenge results in booking for Titi on 89.
  • 90' The referee has no hesitation. Titi is booked for Fortaleza EC — Yellow card on 90.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.

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
Arthur Cabral 2
Carlos Eduardo 2
Tiquinho Soares 2
Bergson 2
Guilherme Augusto 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 Grêmio 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.