São Paulo FC vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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São Paulo FC vs Botafogo FR — Serie A at Morumbi.
- São Paulo FC 34 games · 44 pts (2026/26)
- Botafogo FR 34 games · 42 pts (2026/26)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul | Botafogo FR | H | 2–2 | D |
| 21 Jul | EC Juventude | A | 0–0 | D |
| 17 Jul | Gremio FBPA | H | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Jul | CA Mineiro | A | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Jul | RB Bragantino | H | 2–0 | W |
| 04 Jul | CA Paranaense | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul | São Paulo FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 20 Jul | SC Internacional | H | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Jul | SE Palmeiras | H | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Jul | EC Vitoria | A | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Jul | CA Mineiro | H | 3–0 | W |
| 03 Jul | Cuiabá EC | A | 2–1 | 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)
H2H (20 games)
55%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
26%
Clean Sheets
São Paulo FC this season
São Paulo FC this season
21%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
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' The ball is rolling at Morumbi. Sao Paulo FC are looking to make home advantage count against Botafogo FR.
- 5' Botafogo FR fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 6' GOAL! Lucas Moura fires home to make it 1-0!
- 11' Tiquinho Soares has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 11 minutes.
- 16' Gregore has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 21' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Botafogo FR that had 358 games and scored 367 goals.
- 22' A goal from the Brazil international Cuiabano! He fires home on 22 to make it 1-2!
- 27' Botafogo FR is showing some good football. However, Botafogo FR are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 32' Sao Paulo FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 37' It is a cagey affair so far. Sao Paulo FC in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past Botafogo FR's compact 4-2-3-1.
- 39' The referee calls foul for Gregore. He receives a card.
- 44' The 38-year-old Damian Suarez has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 45' The referee calls foul for Alan Franco. He receives a card.
- 50' Rafael Monteiro is a natural goalkeeper and has been asked to do a very specific job for Botafogo FR tonight.
- 51' Controversy at the stadium! Lucas Moura argues furiously but the card stands.
- 56' Allan, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 57' Jonathan Calleri is ready to make an impact after coming on for Andre Silva at the 57 minute mark.
- 59' The referee shows Sao Paulo FC player a card on 59.
- 60' Ferreira doubles the advantage! 2-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 62' The referee has no hesitation. Marlon Freitas is booked for Botafogo FR — card on 62.
- 63' A moment of madness from Cuiabano on 63 minutes earns him a card. Botafogo FR will be frustrated.
- 66' Another change for Botafogo FR made on 66 minute. Gregore leaves to be changed by Igor Jesus.
- 67' Danilo Barbosa is replacing Tche Tche for the Botafogo FR side.
- 72' Damian Bobadilla needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 10 Yellow cards this season.
- 73' Allan is ready to make an impact after coming on for Marlon Freitas at the 73 minute mark.
- 76' Poor challenge from Luciano. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 81' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Sao Paulo FC and Botafogo FR are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 83' Time for substitution for Sao Paulo FC. Ferreira is replaced by Michel Araujo.
- 85' Botafogo FR ring the changes. Tiquinho Soares has done his job and it is now time for Carlos Alberto to step up.
- 86' A change in the Botafogo FR ranks — Luiz Henrique exits the field as Kaue enters on 86.
- 90' Sao Paulo FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Erick is hanging Luciano on the field on 90 minute.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
São Paulo FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 10
- 5
- 2
- 7
- 16
- 28
- 17
- 47
- 6
- 23
- 21
Bench
- 33
- 93
- 26
- 13
- 9
- 35
- 32
- 11
- 36
- 15
- 27
- 31
Coach
Luis Zubeldía
Botafogo FR Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
26
Gregore ↓ Igor Jesus 66'
- 22
- 9
- 10
-
6
Tche Tche ↓ Danilo Barbosa 67'
- 12
- 20
-
17
Marlon Freitas ↓ Allan 73'
-
7
Luiz Henrique ↓ Kaue 86'
- 15
- 66
Bench
- 21
-
28
Allan ↑ 73'
- 70
-
27
Carlos Alberto ↑ 85'
-
5
Danilo Barbosa ↑ 67'
- 97
- 16
- 44
-
25
Kaue ↑ 86'
- 77
- 4
-
99
Igor Jesus ↑ 66'
Coach
Artur Jorge
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Tiquinho Soares | 4 |
| Diego Souza | 2 |
| Ferreira | 2 |
| Hernanes | 2 |
| Brenner | 2 |
| Diego Souza | 2 |
| Jefferson Savarino | 2 |
| Kayque | 2 |
Head to Head
São Paulo FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.35
São Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.21
Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for:
São Paulo FC or Botafogo FR 70%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.56
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
São Paulo FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Botafogo FR
63%
São Paulo FC or Botafogo FR
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Botafogo FR win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
0 – 0
9.8%
1 – 0
9.4%
0 – 1
8.3%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 0
6.9%
0 – 2
5.5%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
3.7%
3 – 0
3%
1 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — São Paulo FC
| Handicap | São Paulo FC covers | Push | Botafogo FR covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 20% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 18% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
São Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

