Wednesday , 11 November 2026

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

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2026
São Paulo FC
2 – 0
Full Time
Botafogo FR
Sat 27 Apr 2019 · 19:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 9' Jonathan
Y 13' Joao Paulo
Y 23' Rodrigo Pimpao
Y 90' Joel Carli

Overview

Match Preview

São Paulo FC vs Botafogo FR — Serie A .

Match Details

  • Referee Guilherme Dias Camilo
  • Referee Sidmar dos Santos Meurer
  • Referee Caio Max Augusto Vieira
  • Referee Pablo Ramon Goncalves Pinheiro

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 CR Flamengo 34 76
2 SE Palmeiras 34 73
3 Cruzeiro EC 34 60
4 Fluminense FC 34 57
5 CA Paranaense 34 54
6 EC Bahia 34 53
7 CA Mineiro 34 50
8 RB Bragantino 34 47
9 Santos FC 34 47
10 São Paulo FC 34 44
11 Botafogo FR 34 42
12 Coritiba FBC 34 42
13 CR Vasco da Gama 33 41
14 Mirassol FC 34 40
15 SC Internacional 34 38
16 EC Vitoria 34 38
17 SC Corinthians Paulista 34 37
18 Gremio FBPA 34 37
19 Clube do Remo 34 29
20 Chapecoense AF 33 21

Head-to-Head

7
7
6
São Paulo FC 20 games · Avg 3.1 goals Botafogo FR
Last 5 meetings
2019-04-27 São Paulo FC 2–0 Botafogo FR 2018-09-30 Botafogo FR 2–2 São Paulo FC 2018-05-31 São Paulo FC 3–2 Botafogo FR 2018-05-31 São Paulo FC 3–2 Botafogo FR 2017-11-19 São Paulo FC 0–0 Botafogo FR

Recent Form

São Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Apr Botafogo FR H 2–0 W
02 Dec Chapecoense AF A 0–1 L
26 Nov SC Recife H 0–0 D
22 Nov CR Vasco da Gama A 0–2 L
18 Nov Cruzeiro EC H 1–0 W
15 Nov Gremio FBPA H 1–1 D
Botafogo FR
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Apr São Paulo FC A 0–2 L
01 Dec CA Mineiro A 0–1 L
26 Nov Parana Clube H 2–1 W
21 Nov Santos FC A 1–1 D
18 Nov SC Internacional H 1–0 W
15 Nov Chapecoense AF A 1–0 W

Season Stats

São Paulo FC Botafogo FR
#10 Position #11
44 Points 42
34 Played 34
12 / 8 / 14 W / D / L 11 / 9 / 14
39 Scored 46
39 Conceded 53
+0 GD -7
1.29 PPG 1.24
35% 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
21% Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season

São Paulo FC are 10th (44 pts). Botafogo FR are 11th (42 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

São Paulo FC
0-15
5/2
16-30
4/4
31-45
8/6
46-60
–/11
61-75
7/2
76+
4/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Botafogo FR
0-15
6/6
16-30
3/5
31-45
5/6
46-60
5/5
61-75
4/4
76+
9/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

São Paulo FC
Jonathan Calleri 10 G 2 A
Luciano 9 G 1 A
Artur Guimaraes 4 G 1 A
Ferreira 4 G
Botafogo FR
Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira 10 G 2 A
Arthur Cabral 7 G 1 A
Edenilson 6 G 2 A
Matheus Martins 4 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at . Ninety minutes of football awaits between Sao Paulo FC and Botafogo FR.
  • 5' Jonathan is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Botafogo FR tonight.
  • 9' Controversy at the stadium! Jonathan Silva Vieira argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 13' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Joao Paulo.
  • 18' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 23' Poor challenge from Rodrigo Pimpao. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 28' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Cuca will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 33' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Sao Paulo FC and Botafogo FR are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 38' Brazil international Rodrigo Pimpao has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 41' Everton makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Sao Paulo FC are in front.
  • 46' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Gatito Fernandez made 353 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 51' Botafogo FR have won 362 goals from 353 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 56' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 57' The Botafogo FR bench stirs into life. Wenderson is withdrawn and Luiz Fernando gets his opportunity.
  • 62' Supporters expect more eagerness from Luiz Fernando, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 64' It is a substitution in Sao Paulo FC team. Igor Gomes is replaced by Hernanes on 64 minute.
  • 69' Botafogo FR is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 74' Sao Paulo FC is showing some good football. However, Sao Paulo FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 76' Alexandre Pato makes way for Jonas at the 76 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sao Paulo FC.
  • 77' Joao Paulo makes way for Leonardo Valencia at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from Botafogo FR.
  • 82' Sao Paulo FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 83' Assisted by Hernanes with the perfectly-timed delivery and Hudson makes no mistake. 2-0!
  • 87' Tche Tche makes way for Vitor at the 87 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sao Paulo FC.
  • 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Joel Carli on 90 minutes.
  • The final score is 2-0.

Lineups

São Paulo FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Cuca

Botafogo FR Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

2019-04-27 São Paulo FC 2–0 Botafogo FR 2018-09-30 Botafogo FR 2–2 São Paulo FC 2018-05-31 São Paulo FC 3–2 Botafogo FR 2018-05-31 São Paulo FC 3–2 Botafogo FR 2017-11-19 São Paulo FC 0–0 Botafogo FR

São Paulo FC Form

2019-04-27 São Paulo FC 2–0 Botafogo FR W 2018-12-02 Chapecoense AF 1–0 São Paulo FC L 2018-11-26 São Paulo FC 0–0 SC Recife D 2018-11-22 CR Vasco da Gama 2–0 São Paulo FC L 2018-11-18 São Paulo FC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC W 2018-11-15 São Paulo FC 1–1 Gremio FBPA D

Botafogo FR Form

2019-04-27 São Paulo FC 2–0 Botafogo FR L 2018-12-01 CA Mineiro 1–0 Botafogo FR L 2018-11-26 Botafogo FR 2–1 Parana Clube W 2018-11-21 Santos FC 1–1 Botafogo FR D 2018-11-18 Botafogo FR 1–0 SC Internacional W 2018-11-15 Chapecoense AF 0–1 Botafogo FR W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.53 São Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.88 Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
São Paulo FC52% Draw27% Botafogo FR21%
Actual: São Paulo FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes47% 0% No53%
Avg goals/match: 2.41
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 70%
30%
± 2.5 43%
57%
± 3.5 23%
77%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

São Paulo FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Botafogo FR
48%
São Paulo FC or Botafogo FR
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
São Paulo FC35% Draw49% Botafogo FR16%
Actual: São Paulo FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
1 – 0
12.7%
0 – 0
11%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
9%
0 – 1
6.8%
1 – 2
5.1%
3 – 0
5.1%
3 – 1
4.6%
2 – 2
4%
0 – 2
3.4%
3 – 2
2.2%

Asian Handicap — São Paulo FC

Handicap São Paulo FC covers Push Botafogo FR covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 16% 73%
-1.5 27% — 73%
-1 27% 24% 49%
-0.5 51% — 49%
+0.5 80% — 20%
+1 80% 13% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

São Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
42% ✗
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
22% ✓

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