Saturday , 26 September 2026

São Paulo FC vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2024
São Paulo FC
2 – 2
Full Time
Botafogo FR
Wed 24 Jul 2024 · 22:30 UTC Morumbi 53,244 HT 45' · FT 45'
Lucas Moura pen 6' 1–0
1–1 11' Tiquinho Soares pen
1–2 22' Cuiabano
Ferreira 60' 2–2
Rafinha 32' Y
Y 39' Gregore
Alan Franco 45' Y
Lucas Moura 51' Y
Welington 59' Y
Y 62' Marlon Freitas
Y 63' Cuiabano
Luciano 76' Y

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
2024-07-24 São Paulo FC 2–2 Botafogo FR 2023-08-19 São Paulo FC 0–0 Botafogo FR 2023-04-15 Botafogo FR 2–1 São Paulo FC 2022-10-09 São Paulo FC 0–1 Botafogo FR 2022-06-16 Botafogo FR 1–0 São Paulo FC

Recent Form

São Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Botafogo FR
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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 Cuiaba EC A 2–1 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' Sao Paulo FC have kicked off against Botafogo FR. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' A quiet spell here at Morumbi. Sao Paulo FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 6' GOAL! Lucas Moura scores on 6.
  • 11' What a strike from Tiquinho Soares! The score is 1-1.
  • 16' The 29-year-old Andre Silva has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 21' Botafogo FR come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 22' What a moment for Cuiabano! That strike on 22 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 27' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Gregore made 334 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 32' A moment of madness from Rafinha on 32 minutes earns him a card. Sao Paulo FC will be frustrated.
  • 37' Damian Suarez is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Sao Paulo FC tonight.
  • 39' The referee shows Botafogo FR player a card on 39.
  • 44' Sao Paulo FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 44.
  • 45' The referee has no hesitation. Alan Franco is booked for Sao Paulo FC — card on 45.
  • 50' Both keepers have barely been tested. Sao Paulo FC and Botafogo FR are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 51' That looks like a foul for a card for Lucas Moura.
  • 56' Botafogo FR are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 57' Fresh legs for Sao Paulo FC! Jonathan Calleri comes on to replace Andre Silva.
  • 59' Controversy at the stadium! Welington argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 60' GOAL! Ferreira scores on 60.
  • 62' Botafogo FR receives a card for a hard tackle on 62.
  • 63' That looks like a foul for a card for Cuiabano.
  • 66' Igor Jesus has so much to prove this time. He replaces Gregore on 66 minute.
  • 67' Danilo Barbosa has so much to prove this time. He replaces Tche Tche on 67 minute.
  • 72' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 73' Allan gets the nod from Botafogo FR. He replaces Marlon Freitas and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 76' The referee shows Sao Paulo FC player a card on 76.
  • 81' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 83' Another change for Sao Paulo FC made on 83 minute. Ferreira leaves to be changed by Michel Araujo.
  • 85' Carlos Alberto is ready to make an impact after coming on for Tiquinho Soares at the 85 minute mark.
  • 86' Luiz Henrique makes way for Kaue at the 86 minute mark. A tactical switch from Botafogo FR.
  • 90' The crowd applauds Luciano as he leaves the pitch. Erick steps in for Sao Paulo FC.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-2 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

São Paulo FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Luis Zubeldía

Botafogo FR Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Artur Jorge

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

2024-07-24 São Paulo FC 2–2 Botafogo FR 2023-08-19 São Paulo FC 0–0 Botafogo FR 2023-04-15 Botafogo FR 2–1 São Paulo FC 2022-10-09 São Paulo FC 0–1 Botafogo FR 2022-06-16 Botafogo FR 1–0 São Paulo FC

São Paulo FC Form

2024-07-24 São Paulo FC 2–2 Botafogo FR D 2024-07-21 EC Juventude 0–0 São Paulo FC D 2024-07-17 São Paulo FC 1–0 Gremio FBPA W 2024-07-12 CA Mineiro 2–1 São Paulo FC L 2024-07-06 São Paulo FC 2–0 RB Bragantino W 2024-07-04 CA Paranaense 1–2 São Paulo FC W

Botafogo FR Form

2024-07-24 São Paulo FC 2–2 Botafogo FR D 2024-07-20 Botafogo FR 1–0 SC Internacional W 2024-07-18 Botafogo FR 1–0 SE Palmeiras W 2024-07-12 EC Vitoria 0–1 Botafogo FR W 2024-07-07 Botafogo FR 3–0 CA Mineiro W 2024-07-03 Cuiaba EC 1–2 Botafogo FR W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.4 São Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.24 Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for: São Paulo FC or Botafogo FR 71%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
São Paulo FC38% Draw29% Botafogo FR33%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.64
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 74%
26%
± 2.5 48%
52%
± 3.5 27%
73%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

São Paulo FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Botafogo FR
62%
São Paulo FC or Botafogo FR
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
São Paulo FC29% Draw48% Botafogo FR23%
Actual: Botafogo FR win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
0 – 0
9.2%
1 – 0
9%
2 – 1
8.3%
0 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 0
6.8%
0 – 2
5.4%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
3.9%
3 – 0
3.1%
1 – 3
3.1%

Asian Handicap — São Paulo FC

Handicap São Paulo FC covers Push Botafogo FR covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 12% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 20% 61%
-0.5 39% — 61%
+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
30% ✓
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
25% ✓

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