Goiás EC vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Goiás EC vs Botafogo FR — Serie A .
- Goiás EC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Botafogo FR 28 games · 35 pts (2026/26)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May | Botafogo FR | H | 2–1 | W |
| 10 May | CR Flamengo | A | 0–2 | L |
| 07 May | SE Palmeiras | H | 0–5 | L |
| 30 Apr | SC Internacional | A | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Apr | SC Corinthians Paulista | H | 3–1 | W |
| 15 Apr | CA Paranaense | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May | Goiás EC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 11 May | SC Corinthians Paulista | H | 3–0 | W |
| 07 May | CA Mineiro | H | 2–0 | W |
| 30 Apr | CR Flamengo | A | 3–2 | W |
| 24 Apr | EC Bahia | A | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Apr | Sao Paulo FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
18%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
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 Goiás EC to score. At the same time, Botafogo FR does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Goiás EC and Botafogo FR are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 15' 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.
- 18' Controversy at the stadium! Willian Oliveira argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 23' Brazil international Luis Henrique has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 25' It’s a booking for Goias EC player. Maguinho gets a Yellow card.
- 30' The home supporters are growing impatient. Goiás EC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 32' Matheus Peixoto catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 32.
- 33' A stunning finish from Tiquinho Soares — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 38' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Luis Geovanny Segovia.
- 43' A quiet spell here at . Goiás EC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 46' Bruno Santos gets the nod from Goias EC. He replaces Willian Oliveira and will look to change the dynamic.
- 51' The energy levels are beginning to show. Emerson Avila might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 52' Another change for Botafogo FR made on 52 minute. Gustavo Sauerbeck leaves to be changed by Junior Santos.
- 53' Brilliant from the ! Bruno Melo makes it 0-2 with a superb finish on 45.
- 57' Against the run of play, Maguinho has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 62' Goiás EC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 63' A tactical swap from Botafogo FR — Luis Henrique on, Joao Victor off on 63 minutes.
- 68' Lucas Fernandes, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 70' Lucas Halter picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 75' Both keepers have barely been tested. Goiás EC and Botafogo FR are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 77' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Marcal on 77 minutes.
- 82' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 84' Dodozinho gets the nod from Goias EC. He replaces Maguinho and will look to change the dynamic.
- 87' A meaty challenge results in booking for Adryelson on 87.
- 88' A change in the Goias EC ranks — Diego Mendivil exits the field as Sidimar Fernando Cigolini enters on 88.
- 90' Dodozinho has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
- Botafogo FR will have plenty to reflect on. Goiás EC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Goiás EC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 17
- 5
- 11
- 2
- 3
- 88
- 19
- 10
- 12
- 20
Bench
- 8
- 13
- 94
- 43
- 27
- 15
- 66
- 4
- 31
- 95
Coach
Emerson Avila
Botafogo FR Lineups
Starting XI
- 34
- 12
- 21
- 9
-
6
Tche Tche ↓ Lucas Fernandes 63'
- 24
-
7
Joao Victor ↓ Luis Henrique 63'
- 10
- 17
- 33
- 4
Bench
-
37
Junior Santos ↑ 52'
-
18
Lucas Fernandes ↑ 63'
- 94
-
11
Luis Henrique ↑ 63'
-
27
Carlos Alberto ↑ 84'
- 20
- 22
- 16
- 3
- 75
- 39
Coach
Luis Castro
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Pedro Raul | 2 |
| Tiquinho Soares | 2 |
| Bruno Melo | 1 |
| Joao Paulo | 1 |
| Lucas Halter | 1 |
| Leonardo Valencia | 1 |
| Michael | 1 |
| Rafael Moura | 1 |
Head to Head
Goiás EC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.42
Goiás EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.31
Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for:
Goiás EC or Botafogo FR 72% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Goiás EC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.73
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Goiás EC or Draw
68%
Draw or Botafogo FR
59%
Goiás EC or Botafogo FR
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
0 – 0
8.5%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
8.3%
1 – 2
7.6%
0 – 1
7.5%
2 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
5.5%
0 – 2
5.5%
3 – 1
4%
1 – 3
3.3%
3 – 0
3%
Asian Handicap — Goiás EC
| Handicap | Goiás EC covers | Push | Botafogo FR covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 20% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 18% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Goiás EC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

