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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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' Welcome to that hosts another battle between Goias EC and Botafogo FR.
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 18' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Willian Oliveira.
- 23' Goias EC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 25' Goias EC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 25.
- 30' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 32' Matheus Peixoto catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 32.
- 33' Tiquinho Soares makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Botafogo FR are in front.
- 38' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Luis Geovanny Segovia.
- 43' Goias EC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Botafogo FR's shape.
- 46' The crowd applauds Willian Oliveira as he leaves the pitch. Bruno Santos steps in for Goias EC.
- 51' Botafogo FR fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 52' The whistle greets Gustavo Sauerbeck as he departs to be replaced by Junior Santos.
- 53' GOAL! Bruno Melo scores on 45.
- 57' Against the run of play, Maguinho has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 62' Goias EC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Botafogo FR backline.
- 63' Luis Henrique has so much to prove this time. He replaces Joao Victor on 63 minute.
- 68' Over 68 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 70' Controversy at the stadium! Lucas Halter argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 75' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Goias EC and Botafogo FR are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 77' Marcal is having his name booked by the referee on 77.
- 82' Lucas Perri is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Goias EC tonight.
- 84' Another change for Goias EC made on 84 minute. Maguinho leaves to be changed by Dodozinho.
- 87' Controversy at the stadium! Adryelson argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 88' Sidimar Fernando Cigolini is ready to make an impact after coming on for Diego Mendivil at the 88 minute mark.
- 90' Dodozinho has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
- 2-1 the final result. Botafogo FR will be bitterly disappointed.
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 |
| Joao Paulo | 1 |
| Lucas Halter | 1 |
| Leonardo Valencia | 1 |
| Michael | 1 |
| Rafael Moura | 1 |
| Fernandao | 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.

