Saturday , 26 September 2026

São Paulo FC vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2026 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2026
São Paulo FC
1 – 1
Full Time
Botafogo FR
Sat 23 May 2026 · 20:00 UTC Morumbi 25,317 HT 45' · FT 45'
Luciano 4' 1–0
1–1 90' Jordan Barrera
Luciano 27' Y
Y 27' Gabriel Pereira
Y 61' Alvaro Montoro
Wendell 80' Y
Y 84' Joaquin Correa
Rafael Monteiro 86' Y
Gonzalo Tapia 89' Y
Y 90' Chris Ramos

Overview

Match Preview

São Paulo FC vs Botafogo FR — Serie A at Morumbi.

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 São 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

7
7
6
São Paulo FC 20 games · Avg 3.1 goals Botafogo FR
Last 5 meetings
2026-05-23 São Paulo FC 1–1 Botafogo FR 2025-09-14 São Paulo FC 1–0 Botafogo FR 2025-04-16 Botafogo FR 2–2 São Paulo FC 2024-12-08 Botafogo FR 2–1 São Paulo FC 2024-09-26 São Paulo FC 5–6 Botafogo FR

Recent Form

São Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 May Botafogo FR H 1–1 D
16 May Fluminense FC A 1–2 L
10 May SC Corinthians Paulista A 2–3 L
03 May EC Bahia H 2–2 D
26 Apr Mirassol FC H 1–0 W
18 Apr CR Vasco da Gama A 1–2 L
Botafogo FR
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 May São Paulo FC A 1–1 D
17 May SC Corinthians Paulista H 3–1 W
10 May CA Mineiro A 1–1 D
02 May Clube do Remo H 1–2 L
25 Apr SC Internacional H 2–2 D
18 Apr Chapecoense AF A 4–1 W

Season Stats

São Paulo FC Botafogo FR
#11 Position #12
36 Points 35
27 Played 28
10 / 6 / 11 W / D / L 9 / 8 / 11
32 Scored 41
30 Conceded 45
+2 GD -4
1.33 PPG 1.25
37% Win % 32%

Key Stats

55% Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
55% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
26% Clean Sheets
São Paulo FC this season
18% Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season

São Paulo FC are 11th (36 pts). Botafogo FR are 12th (35 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

São Paulo FC
0-15
5/–
16-30
3/4
31-45
4/3
46-60
–/9
61-75
5/2
76+
4/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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)

São Paulo FC
Luciano 8 G 1 A
Jonathan Calleri 8 G 1 A
Ferreira 4 G
Artur Guimaraes 3 G 1 A
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' KICK OFF: Sao Paulo FC gets underway.
  • 4' GOAL! Luciano scores on 4.
  • 9' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Sao Paulo FC that had 376 games and scored 409 goals.
  • 14' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Dorival Júnior will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 19' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-4-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 24' Botafogo FR fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 27' It’s a booking for Sao Paulo FC player. Luciano gets a card.
  • 30' A tactical swap from Sao Paulo FC — Pedrinho on, Luciano off on 30 minutes.
  • 35' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Lucas Ramon made 138 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 40' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 44' Luis Osorio has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jose Sabino on 44 minute.
  • 45' Kadir Barria is replacing Lucas Villalba for the Botafogo FR side.
  • 50' The 37-year-old Neto has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 55' Santiago Rodriguez is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Sao Paulo FC tonight.
  • 60' Jose Sabino needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 61' The referee has no hesitation. Alvaro Montoro is booked for Botafogo FR — card on 61.
  • 65' The crowd applauds Alvaro Montoro as he leaves the pitch. Edenilson steps in for Botafogo FR.
  • 70' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Arthur Cabral suffering a number of foals already.
  • 75' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Sao Paulo FC and Botafogo FR are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 80' It’s gonna be a card for Wendell.
  • 84' Controversy at the stadium! Joaquin Correa argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 85' Joaquin Correa is having his name booked by the referee on 85.
  • 86' Rafael Monteiro was booked on 86.
  • 89' A moment of madness from Gonzalo Tapia on 89 minutes earns him a card. Sao Paulo FC will be frustrated.
  • 90' Brilliant from the ! Jordan Barrera makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 90.
  • 90' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Chris Ramos on 90 minutes.
  • will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

Lineups

São Paulo FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Dorival Júnior

Botafogo FR Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Franclim Carvalho

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Tiquinho Soares 4
Hernanes 2
Brenner 2
Diego Souza 2
Jefferson Savarino 2
Kayque 2
Everton 2
Diego Souza 2

Head to Head

2026-05-23 São Paulo FC 1–1 Botafogo FR 2025-09-14 São Paulo FC 1–0 Botafogo FR 2025-04-16 Botafogo FR 2–2 São Paulo FC 2024-12-08 Botafogo FR 2–1 São Paulo FC 2024-09-26 São Paulo FC 5–6 Botafogo FR

São Paulo FC Form

2026-05-23 São Paulo FC 1–1 Botafogo FR D 2026-05-16 Fluminense FC 2–1 São Paulo FC L 2026-05-10 SC Corinthians Paulista 3–2 São Paulo FC L 2026-05-03 São Paulo FC 2–2 EC Bahia D 2026-04-26 São Paulo FC 1–0 Mirassol FC W 2026-04-18 CR Vasco da Gama 2–1 São Paulo FC L

Botafogo FR Form

2026-05-23 São Paulo FC 1–1 Botafogo FR D 2026-05-17 Botafogo FR 3–1 SC Corinthians Paulista W 2026-05-10 CA Mineiro 1–1 Botafogo FR D 2026-05-02 Botafogo FR 1–2 Clube do Remo L 2026-04-25 Botafogo FR 2–2 SC Internacional D 2026-04-18 Chapecoense AF 1–4 Botafogo FR W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.59 São Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.45 Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for: São Paulo FC or Botafogo FR 73% + Both teams to score 61%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
São Paulo FC40% Draw27% Botafogo FR33%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes61% 0% No39%
Avg goals/match: 3.04
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 58%
42%
± 3.5 36%
64%
± 4.5 20%
80%

Double Chance

São Paulo FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Botafogo FR
60%
São Paulo FC or Botafogo FR
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
São Paulo FC30% Draw44% Botafogo FR26%
Actual: São Paulo FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 2
7.7%
1 – 0
6.8%
0 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
6.1%
0 – 1
6.1%
2 – 0
6%
0 – 2
5%
3 – 1
4.5%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 2
3.3%

Asian Handicap — São Paulo FC

Handicap São Paulo FC covers Push Botafogo FR covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 12% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 19% 60%
-0.5 40% — 60%
+0.5 66% — 34%
+1 66% 18% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 10% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

São Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
24% ✓
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

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