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 24 games · 28 pts (2026/26)
- Botafogo FR 24 games · 30 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE Palmeiras | 25 | 52 |
| 2 | CR Flamengo | 24 | 48 |
| 3 | CA Paranaense | 25 | 45 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 25 | 42 |
| 5 | EC Bahia | 25 | 40 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro EC | 25 | 39 |
| 7 | Coritiba FBC | 25 | 37 |
| 8 | CA Mineiro | 24 | 36 |
| 9 | RB Bragantino | 24 | 35 |
| 10 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 25 | 32 |
| 11 | Sao Paulo FC | 24 | 30 |
| 12 | Botafogo FR | 24 | 30 |
| 13 | Santos FC | 24 | 29 |
| 14 | EC Vitoria | 25 | 29 |
| 15 | Gremio FBPA | 24 | 28 |
| 16 | SC Internacional | 25 | 25 |
| 17 | Mirassol FC | 24 | 25 |
| 18 | CR Vasco da Gama | 24 | 25 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 25 | 23 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 24 | 14 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #12 |
| 28 | Points | 30 |
| 24 | Played | 24 |
| 7 / 7 / 10 | W / D / L | 8 / 6 / 10 |
| 27 | Scored | 37 |
| 32 | Conceded | 40 |
| -5 | GD | -3 |
| 1.17 | PPG | 1.25 |
| 29% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
62%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
69%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
Gremio FBPA this season
Gremio FBPA this season
17%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
Botafogo FR this season
Gremio FBPA are 15th (28 pts). Botafogo FR are 12th (30 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Gremio FBPA
0-15
–/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
2/4
46-60
4/2
61-75
2/6
76+
3/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Botafogo FR
0-15
5/5
16-30
1/3
31-45
4/2
46-60
2/3
61-75
4/3
76+
7/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Gremio FBPA
| Carlos Vinicius | 10 G | 1 A |
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' That's the starting whistle at Arena do Gremio. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Gremio FBPA and Botafogo FR.
- 5' Cuiabano is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Gremio FBPA tonight.
- 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Gremio FBPA that had 328 games and scored 385 goals.
- 15' Marcos Rocha, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 20' Gremio FBPA seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 25' Both keepers have barely been tested. Gremio FBPA and Botafogo FR are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 26' The whistle greets Alex Telles as he departs to be replaced by Cuiabano.
- 31' Gremio FBPA has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 33' That looks like a foul for a card for Marcos Rocha.
- 38' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 43' Gremio FBPA currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 46' Alex Santana gets the nod from Gremio FBPA. He replaces Erick Noriega and will look to change the dynamic.
- 51' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 53' GOAL! Cuiabano fires home to make it 0-1!
- 58' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Matheus Martins made 389 appearances and scored 15 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 63' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 64' A tactical swap from Botafogo FR — Mateo Ponte on, Jeffinho off on 64 minutes.
- 67' It is a substitution in Gremio FBPA team. Edenilson is replaced by Cristian Olivera on 67 minute.
- 70' Another substitution for Gremio FBPA to replace Willian by Franco Cristaldo on 70 minute.
- 75' It is a cagey affair so far. Gremio FBPA in their trying to find a way past Botafogo FR's compact .
- 78' Another substitution for Gremio FBPA to replace Andre by Jardiel on 78 minute.
- 83' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Marlon Freitas.
- 88' It looks like no one’s ball. Gremio FBPA is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 89' The referee has no hesitation. Alexander Barboza is booked for Botafogo FR — card on 89.
- 90' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Tiago Volpi makes it 1-1.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Gremio FBPA 1-1 Botafogo FR.
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 |
| Jean Pyerre | 2 |
| Junior Santos | 2 |
| Pepe | 2 |
| Alisson | 2 |
| Jael | 2 |
| Matheus Babi | 2 |
Head to Head
Gremio FBPA Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.29
Gremio FBPA xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.37
Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for:
Gremio FBPA or Botafogo FR 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.66
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Gremio FBPA or Draw
65%
Draw or Botafogo FR
64%
Gremio FBPA or Botafogo FR
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
9%
0 – 1
8.6%
1 – 2
8.2%
1 – 0
8%
2 – 1
7.7%
0 – 2
6.4%
2 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
5.3%
1 – 3
3.8%
3 – 1
3.3%
0 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Gremio FBPA
| Handicap | Gremio FBPA covers | Push | Botafogo FR covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 18% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 20% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Gremio FBPA keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

