SC Recife vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
SC Recife vs Botafogo FR — Serie A at Ilha do Retiro.
- SC Recife 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Botafogo FR 28 games · 35 pts (2026/26)
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 | Sao 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jul | Botafogo FR | H | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Jul | EC Juventude | A | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Jun | Mirassol FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 25 May | SC Internacional | H | 1–1 | D |
| 17 May | Ceará SC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 11 May | Cruzeiro EC | H | 0–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jul | SC Recife | A | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Jul | EC Vitoria | H | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Jul | CR Vasco da Gama | A | 2–0 | W |
| 28 Jun | SE Palmeiras | A | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Jun | Club Atlético de Madrid | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Jun | Paris Saint-Germain FC | A | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
18%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
Botafogo FR this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
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)
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' Welcome to Ilha do Retiro that hosts another battle between SC Recife and Botafogo FR.
- 5' SC Recife are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Botafogo FR backline.
- 10' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 20' Botafogo FR fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 25' Both keepers have barely been tested. SC Recife and Botafogo FR are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 30' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 35' It looks like no one’s ball. Botafogo FR is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 36' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Marlon Freitas on 36 minutes.
- 41' Botafogo FR is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 43' Alvaro Montoro is having his name booked by the referee on 43.
- 48' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both SC Recife and Botafogo FR are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 53' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His SC Recife side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 58' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 58 minutes.
- 60' Rodrigo Atencio has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lucas Lima on 60 minute.
- 62' It is a substitution in Botafogo FR team. Joaquin Correa is replaced by Nathan Ribeiro on 62 minute.
- 66' Another change for SC Recife made on 66 minute. Ramon leaves to be changed by Chico.
- 71' Christian Rivera, a , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 73' Santiago Rodriguez is replacing Artur Guimaraes for the Botafogo FR side.
- 75' Derik Lacerda makes way for Romarinho at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from SC Recife.
- 80' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both SC Recife and Botafogo FR are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 83' The Botafogo FR manager makes a substitution. Alvaro Montoro departs to be replaced by Rwan Seco.
- 88' It’s gonna be a card for Matheus Alexandre.
- SC Recife will have plenty to reflect on. Botafogo FR were simply the better side today.
Lineups
SC Recife Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 40
- 15
-
16
Igor Carius ↓ Kevyson 75'
-
10
Lucas Lima ↓ Rodrigo Atencio 60'
- 33
-
18
Derik Lacerda ↓ Romarinho 75'
- 9
- 30
- 14
- 58
Bench
- 19
- 7
- 27
-
4
Chico ↑ 66'
-
11
Romarinho ↑ 75'
- 22
-
17
Matheusinho ↑ 60'
- 28
-
3
Kevyson ↑ 75'
- 6
-
20
Rodrigo Atencio ↑ 60'
- 62
Botafogo FR Lineups
Starting XI
- 98
- 7
-
30
Joaquin Correa ↓ Nathan Ribeiro 62'
-
13
Alex Telles ↓ Cuiabano 83'
- 31
- 12
-
2
Vitinho ↓ Mateo Ponte 73'
- 20
- 17
- 28
-
8
Alvaro Montoro ↓ Rwan Seco 83'
Bench
- 21
- 39
- 1
-
23
Santiago Rodriguez ↑ 73'
-
9
Rwan Seco ↑ 83'
- 24
- 57
-
66
Cuiabano ↑ 83'
-
16
Nathan Ribeiro ↑ 62'
-
4
Mateo Ponte ↑ 73'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kadir Barria | 2 |
| Thiago Neves | 1 |
| Keisuke Honda | 1 |
| Caio Alexandre | 1 |
| Joel Carli | 1 |
| Iago Maidana | 1 |
| Rodrigo Aguirre | 1 |
| Cuiabano | 1 |
Head to Head
SC Recife Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.87
SC Recife xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17
Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for:
Botafogo FR or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Botafogo FR win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.04
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 2.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
SC Recife or Draw
58%
Draw or Botafogo FR
73%
SC Recife or Botafogo FR
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.3%
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
9.9%
0 – 2
8.5%
1 – 2
7.6%
2 – 1
5.6%
2 – 0
4.7%
2 – 2
3.4%
0 – 3
3.3%
1 – 3
3%
3 – 1
1.6%
Asian Handicap — SC Recife
| Handicap | SC Recife covers | Push | Botafogo FR covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 7% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 17% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 23% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 12% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
SC Recife keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
42%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.