SE Palmeiras vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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SE Palmeiras vs Botafogo FR — Serie A at Allianz Parque.
- SE Palmeiras 28 games · 57 pts (2026/26)
- Botafogo FR 28 games · 35 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Felipe Alan Costa de Oliveira
- Referee Leandro Bizzio Marinho
- Referee Ricardo Junio de Souza
- Referee Emerson De Almeida Ferreira
- Referee Felipe Fernandes de Lima
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Feb | Botafogo FR | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Jan | CR Vasco da Gama | H | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Jan | Ceará SC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Jan | CR Flamengo | A | 0–2 | L |
| 18 Jan | SC Corinthians Paulista | H | 4–0 | W |
| 16 Jan | Gremio FBPA | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Feb | SE Palmeiras | A | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Jan | Fluminense FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 20 Jan | AC Goianiense | H | 1–3 | L |
| 17 Jan | Santos FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Jan | CR Vasco da Gama | A | 0–3 | L |
| 06 Jan | CA Paranaense | H | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| SE Palmeiras | Botafogo FR | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #12 |
| 57 | Points | 35 |
| 28 | Played | 28 |
| 16 / 9 / 3 | W / D / L | 9 / 8 / 11 |
| 47 | Scored | 41 |
| 21 | Conceded | 45 |
| +26 | GD | -4 |
| 2.04 | PPG | 1.25 |
| 57% | Win % | 32% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
H2H (22 games)
41%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
43%
Clean Sheets
SE Palmeiras this season
SE Palmeiras this season
18%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
Botafogo FR this season
SE Palmeiras are 2nd (57 pts). Botafogo FR are 12th (35 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
SE Palmeiras
0-15
3/2
16-30
4/1
31-45
5/1
46-60
5/4
61-75
6/1
76+
4/4
■ 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)
SE Palmeiras
| Jose Manuel Lopez | 8 G | 4 A |
| Mauricio | 7 G | 1 A |
| Vitor Roque | 5 G | |
| Allan | 4 G | 3 A |
| Gustavo Gomez | 4 G | 2 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' SE Palmeiras have kicked off against Botafogo FR. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' The 36-year-old Rafael Forster has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Botafogo FR that had 349 games and scored 356 goals.
- 11' Time for substitution for Botafogo FR. Rafael Forster is replaced by Hugo.
- 16' SE Palmeiras is taking the lead after the goal scored by Emerson Santos on 16.
- 21' Kevin has been relatively quiet despite scoring 4 goals in his last 152 appearances.
- 23' The referee calls foul for Ze Welison. He receives a Yellow card.
- 28' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 32' SE Palmeiras player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 37' SE Palmeiras currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 42' Benjamin Kuscevic has so much to prove this time. He replaces Emerson Santos on 42 minute.
- 47' Ze Welison has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 52' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 57' Botafogo FR are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 60' Against the run of play, Rafael Navarro has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 65' The travelling Botafogo FR supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 67' Another change for SE Palmeiras made on 67 minute. Felipe Melo leaves to be changed by Gabriel Menino.
- 71' It’s a booking for SE Palmeiras player. Alan Empereur gets a Yellow card.
- 76' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His SE Palmeiras side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 81' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 82' Botafogo FR ring the changes. Rafael Navarro has done his job and it is now time for Salomon Kalou to step up.
- 87' SE Palmeiras manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Gabriel Vieira is hanging Alan Empereur on the field on 87 minute.
- 90' A tactical swap from Botafogo FR — Davi Araujo on, Matheus Nascimento off on 90 minutes.
- It finishes all square. SE Palmeiras and Botafogo FR share the spoils 1-1.
Lineups
SE Palmeiras Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 12
-
30
Felipe Melo C ↓ Gabriel Menino 67'
-
20
Lucas Lima ↓ Gabriel Menino 67'
- 29
- 14
-
33
Alan Empereur ↓ Gabriel Vieira 87'
- 3
- 5
- 39
- 26
Bench
- 42
- 72
- 65
-
4
Benjamin Kuscevic ↑ 42'
-
16
Lucas Esteves ↑ 67'
-
25
Gabriel Menino ↑ 67'
-
49
Gabriel Vieira ↑ 87'
- 38
- 66
Coach
Abel Ferreira
Botafogo FR Lineups
Starting XI
- 50
- 3
-
5
Rafael Forster ↓ Hugo 11'
- 12
- 2
- 19
- 30
-
18
Rafael Navarro ↓ Salomon Kalou 82'
-
21
Romildo ↓ Luiz Otavio 82'
- 39
- 34
Bench
- 40
- 29
-
8
Salomon Kalou ↑ 82'
- 16
-
23
Luiz Otavio ↑ 82'
- 38
-
27
Davi Araujo ↑ 90'
-
31
Hugo ↑ 11'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gustavo Scarpa | 4 |
| Endrick | 3 |
| Roni | 3 |
| Tiquinho Soares | 3 |
| Murilo | 2 |
| Gustavo Gomez | 2 |
| Lucas Lima | 2 |
| Lucas Lima | 2 |
Head to Head
SE Palmeiras Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.95
SE Palmeiras xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.73
Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for:
SE Palmeiras to win 61% + Under — clean sheet likely 55%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.68
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
SE Palmeiras or Draw
85%
Draw or Botafogo FR
39%
SE Palmeiras or Botafogo FR
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: SE Palmeiras win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
12.8%
1 – 0
12.7%
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
9.2%
0 – 0
8.6%
3 – 0
8.1%
3 – 1
6%
0 – 1
4.2%
4 – 0
4%
1 – 2
3.4%
2 – 2
3.4%
4 – 1
3%
Asian Handicap — SE Palmeiras
| Handicap | SE Palmeiras covers | Push | Botafogo FR covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -2 | 20% | 20% | 60% |
| -1.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| -1 | 40% | 25% | 35% |
| -0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +0.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +1 | 88% | 9% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
SE Palmeiras keeps clean sheet
49%
✓
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

