Thursday , 2 July 2026

Fortaleza EC vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2024
Fortaleza EC
1 – 1
Full Time
Botafogo FR
Sun 12 May 2024 · 19:00 UTC Castelao 15,914 HT 45' · FT 45'
Tomas Pochettino 10' 1–0
1–1 41' Danilo Barbosa
Y 1' John
Titi 24' Y
Hercules 49' Y
Y 54' Oscar Romero
Y 60' Mateo Ponte
Y 74' Cuiabano
Y 81' Diego Hernandez
Y 82' Damian Suarez
Y 88' Alexander Barboza
Juan Lucero 90' Y

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
2024-05-12 Fortaleza EC 1–1 Botafogo FR 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

Recent Form

Fortaleza EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 May Botafogo FR H 1–1 D
05 May SC Corinthians Paulista A 0–0 D
28 Apr RB Bragantino H 1–1 D
17 Apr Cruzeiro EC H 1–1 D
14 Apr Sao Paulo FC A 2–1 W
07 Dec Santos FC A 2–1 W
Botafogo FR
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 May Fortaleza EC A 1–1 D
09 May LDU de Quito H 2–1 W
05 May EC Bahia H 1–2 L
28 Apr CR Flamengo A 2–0 W
24 Apr Club Universitario de Deportes H 3–1 W
21 Apr EC Juventude H 5–1 W

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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Fortaleza EC launch into their encounter with Botafogo FR.
  • 1' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for John.
  • 6' It looks like no one’s ball. Botafogo FR is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 10' Tomas Pochettino does the damage! The net is bulging and Fortaleza EC surge ahead!
  • 15' Fortaleza EC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Botafogo FR backline.
  • 20' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 20 minutes.
  • 24' Titi has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 24.
  • 29' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 34' Botafogo FR is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 39' Bastos is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Botafogo FR tonight.
  • 41' What an equalizer from Danilo Barbosa!
  • 46' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 49' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Hercules on 49 minutes.
  • 54' That looks like a foul for a card for Oscar Romero.
  • 57' Botafogo FR ring the changes. Oscar Romero has done his job and it is now time for Diego Hernandez to step up.
  • 60' Mateo Ponte picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 64' Marlon Freitas gets the nod from Botafogo FR. He replaces Danilo Barbosa and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 65' It is a substitution in Fortaleza EC team. Renato Kayzer is replaced by Juan Lucero on 65 minute.
  • 70' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Fortaleza EC and Botafogo FR are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 72' Moises gets the nod from Fortaleza EC. He replaces Breno Lopes and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 73' Fortaleza EC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Imanol Machuca is hanging Tomas Pochettino on the field on 73 minute.
  • 74' It’s a booking for Botafogo FR player. Cuiabano gets a card.
  • 79' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 81' Poor challenge from Diego Hernandez. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 82' Controversy at the stadium! Damian Suarez argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 83' Jose Welison has so much to prove this time. He replaces Hercules on 83 minute.
  • 88' Alexander Barboza picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 90' Juan Lucero was booked on 90.
  • 1-1 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Fortaleza EC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Juan Vojvoda

Botafogo FR Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Artur Jorge

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

2024-05-12 Fortaleza EC 1–1 Botafogo FR 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

Fortaleza EC Form

2024-05-12 Fortaleza EC 1–1 Botafogo FR D 2024-05-05 SC Corinthians Paulista 0–0 Fortaleza EC D 2024-04-28 Fortaleza EC 1–1 RB Bragantino D 2024-04-17 Fortaleza EC 1–1 Cruzeiro EC D 2024-04-14 Sao Paulo FC 1–2 Fortaleza EC W 2023-12-07 Santos FC 1–2 Fortaleza EC W

Botafogo FR Form

2024-05-12 Fortaleza EC 1–1 Botafogo FR D 2024-05-09 Botafogo FR 2–1 LDU de Quito W 2024-05-05 Botafogo FR 1–2 EC Bahia L 2024-04-28 CR Flamengo 0–2 Botafogo FR W 2024-04-24 Botafogo FR 3–1 Club Universitario de Deportes W 2024-04-21 Botafogo FR 5–1 EC Juventude W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.11 Fortaleza EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.35 Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for: Fortaleza EC or Botafogo FR 70% + Under 2.5 goals 56%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Fortaleza EC32% Draw30% Botafogo FR38%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 2.46
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 70%
30%
± 2.5 44%
56%
± 3.5 24%
76%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

Fortaleza EC or Draw
62%
Draw or Botafogo FR
68%
Fortaleza EC or Botafogo FR
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Fortaleza EC22% Draw49% Botafogo FR29%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
10.7%
0 – 1
10.5%
1 – 0
8.4%
1 – 2
8.3%
0 – 2
7.6%
2 – 1
6.8%
2 – 0
5.1%
2 – 2
4.7%
1 – 3
3.8%
0 – 3
3.4%
3 – 1
2.5%

Asian Handicap — Fortaleza EC

Handicap Fortaleza EC covers Push Botafogo FR covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 8% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 17% 71%
-0.5 29% — 71%
+0.5 59% — 41%
+1 59% 21% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 12% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Fortaleza EC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
34% ✓

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