Gremio FBPA vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Gremio FBPA vs Botafogo FR — Serie A at Arena do Gremio.
- Gremio FBPA 30 games · 31 pts (2026/26)
- Botafogo FR 30 games · 36 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CR Flamengo | 30 | 64 |
| 2 | SE Palmeiras | 30 | 63 |
| 3 | CA Paranaense | 30 | 53 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 30 | 51 |
| 5 | EC Bahia | 30 | 49 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro EC | 30 | 48 |
| 7 | CA Mineiro | 30 | 47 |
| 8 | Santos FC | 30 | 42 |
| 9 | RB Bragantino | 30 | 40 |
| 10 | Sao Paulo FC | 30 | 39 |
| 11 | Coritiba FBC | 30 | 39 |
| 12 | Botafogo FR | 30 | 36 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 30 | 36 |
| 14 | CR Vasco da Gama | 29 | 35 |
| 15 | Mirassol FC | 30 | 33 |
| 16 | SC Internacional | 30 | 32 |
| 17 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 30 | 32 |
| 18 | Gremio FBPA | 30 | 31 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 30 | 25 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 29 | 18 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep | Botafogo FR | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Sep | SC Internacional | A | 3–2 | W |
| 13 Sep | Mirassol FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 31 Aug | CR Flamengo | A | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Aug | Ceará SC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 17 Aug | CA Mineiro | A | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep | Gremio FBPA | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Sep | CA Mineiro | H | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Sep | Mirassol FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 14 Sep | Sao Paulo FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Aug | RB Bragantino | H | 4–1 | W |
| 24 Aug | EC Juventude | A | 3–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Gremio FBPA | Botafogo FR | |
|---|---|---|
| #18 | Position | #12 |
| 31 | Points | 36 |
| 30 | Played | 30 |
| 7 / 10 / 13 | W / D / L | 9 / 9 / 12 |
| 32 | Scored | 43 |
| 40 | Conceded | 48 |
| -8 | GD | -5 |
| 1.03 | PPG | 1.20 |
| 23% | Win % | 30% |
Key Stats
64%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
27%
Clean Sheets
Gremio FBPA this season
Gremio FBPA this season
17%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
Botafogo FR this season
Gremio FBPA are 18th (31 pts). Botafogo FR are 12th (36 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Gremio FBPA
0-15
–/1
16-30
2/3
31-45
5/5
46-60
4/3
61-75
3/7
76+
4/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Botafogo FR
0-15
5/5
16-30
2/5
31-45
5/4
46-60
5/4
61-75
4/3
76+
8/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Gremio FBPA
| Carlos Vinicius | 10 G | 1 A |
Botafogo FR
| Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira | 10 G | 2 A |
| Arthur Cabral | 7 G | 1 A |
| Edenilson | 4 G | 2 A |
| Matheus Martins | 4 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Gremio FBPA and Botafogo FR get this one started.
- 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Davide Ancelotti will be considering his options from the bench.
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 15' Marcos Rocha, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 25' Botafogo FR is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 26' The Botafogo FR bench stirs into life. Alex Telles is withdrawn and Cuiabano gets his opportunity.
- 31' A quiet spell here at Arena do Gremio. Botafogo FR seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 33' A moment of madness from Marcos Rocha on 33 minutes earns him a card. Gremio FBPA will be frustrated.
- 38' Botafogo FR fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 43' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Gremio FBPA and Botafogo FR are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 46' Another change for Gremio FBPA made on 46 minute. Erick Noriega leaves to be changed by Alex Santana.
- 51' Newton has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 32 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 53' Cuiabano puts Botafogo FR on the lead.
- 58' Gremio FBPA have won 393 goals from 336 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 63' Marlon has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 64' Mateo Ponte has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jeffinho on 64 minute.
- 67' Cristian Olivera gets the nod from Gremio FBPA. He replaces Edenilson and will look to change the dynamic.
- 70' Franco Cristaldo is ready to make an impact after coming on for Willian at the 70 minute mark.
- 75' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 78' The crowd applauds Andre as he leaves the pitch. Jardiel steps in for Gremio FBPA.
- 83' Botafogo FR player sees a card in front of him.
- 88' Kaio Pantaleao is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Gremio FBPA tonight.
- 89' Alexander Barboza is having his name booked by the referee on 89.
- 90' What a strike from Tiago Volpi! The score is 1-1.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Gremio FBPA Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 23
- 17
- 14
- 88
- 7
- 8
- 1
- 19
- 53
- 77
Bench
- 80
- 13
- 10
- 25
- 15
- 12
- 3
- 99
- 44
- 37
- 16
- 47
- 40
Coach
Mano Menezes
Botafogo FR Lineups
Starting XI
- 98
- 7
-
13
Alex Telles ↓ Cuiabano 26'
- 31
- 2
- 20
- 17
- 11
- 24
-
47
Jeffinho ↓ Mateo Ponte 64'
- 28
Bench
- 1
- 57
-
6
Cuiabano ↑ 26'
-
4
Mateo Ponte ↑ 64'
- 26
Coach
Davide Ancelotti
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Luis Suarez | 3 |
| Cuiabano | 3 |
| Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira | 2 |
| Jean Pyerre | 2 |
| Junior Santos | 2 |
| Pepe | 2 |
| Alisson | 2 |
| Jael | 2 |
Head to Head
Gremio FBPA Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.2
Gremio FBPA xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.31
Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for:
Gremio FBPA or Botafogo FR 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.51
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Gremio FBPA or Draw
65%
Draw or Botafogo FR
65%
Gremio FBPA or Botafogo FR
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
10.2%
0 – 1
9.5%
1 – 0
8.6%
1 – 2
8.1%
2 – 1
7.4%
0 – 2
6.8%
2 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
4.9%
1 – 3
3.6%
3 – 1
3%
0 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Gremio FBPA
| Handicap | Gremio FBPA covers | Push | Botafogo FR covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 18% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 20% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Gremio FBPA keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

