Santos FC vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
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Santos FC vs Botafogo FR — Serie A at Estadio Urbano Caldeira.
- Santos FC 18 games · 21 pts (2026/26)
- Botafogo FR 17 games · 22 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Leandro Pedro Vuaden
- Referee Jorge Eduardo Bernardi
- Referee Jose Eduardo Calza
- Referee Douglas Marques das Flores
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE Palmeiras | 18 | 41 |
| 2 | CR Flamengo | 17 | 34 |
| 3 | Fluminense FC | 18 | 31 |
| 4 | CA Paranaense | 18 | 30 |
| 5 | RB Bragantino | 18 | 29 |
| 6 | EC Bahia | 17 | 26 |
| 7 | Coritiba FBC | 18 | 26 |
| 8 | Sao Paulo FC | 18 | 25 |
| 9 | CA Mineiro | 18 | 24 |
| 10 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 18 | 24 |
| 11 | Cruzeiro EC | 18 | 24 |
| 12 | Botafogo FR | 17 | 22 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 17 | 22 |
| 14 | SC Internacional | 18 | 21 |
| 15 | Santos FC | 18 | 21 |
| 16 | Grêmio FBPA | 18 | 21 |
| 17 | CR Vasco da Gama | 18 | 20 |
| 18 | Clube do Remo | 18 | 18 |
| 19 | Mirassol FC | 17 | 16 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 17 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jan | Botafogo FR | H | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Jan | Sao Paulo FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Dec | Ceará SC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Dec | CR Vasco da Gama | A | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Dec | CR Flamengo | A | 1–4 | L |
| 05 Dec | SE Palmeiras | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 27 Dec | SC Corinthians Paulista | H | 0–2 | L |
| 20 Dec | Coritiba FBC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Dec | SC Internacional | A | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Santos FC | Botafogo FR | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #12 |
| 21 | Points | 22 |
| 18 | Played | 17 |
| 5 / 6 / 7 | W / D / L | 6 / 4 / 7 |
| 26 | Scored | 31 |
| 29 | Conceded | 31 |
| -3 | GD | +0 |
| 1.17 | PPG | 1.29 |
| 28% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
42%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
28%
Clean Sheets
Santos FC this season
Santos FC this season
12%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
Botafogo FR this season
Santos FC are 15th (21 pts). Botafogo FR are 12th (22 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Santos FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
4/2
46-60
3/2
61-75
1/4
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Botafogo FR
0-15
5/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
2/2
46-60
2/1
61-75
4/3
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Santos FC
| Gabriel Barbosa | 7 G | 2 A |
| Neymar | 4 G | 2 A |
| Alvaro Barreal | 3 G | |
| Benjamin Rollheiser | 3 G |
Botafogo FR
| Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira | 7 G | 2 A |
| Arthur Cabral | 7 G | 1 A |
| Edenilson | 4 G | 2 A |
| Matheus Martins | 4 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Estadio Urbano Caldeira!
- 4' Yeferson Soteldo is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 9' It is a cagey affair so far. Santos FC in their trying to find a way past Botafogo FR's compact .
- 14' Santos FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Botafogo FR backline.
- 19' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 24' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Cuca will be considering his options from the bench.
- 29' Both keepers have barely been tested. Santos FC and Botafogo FR are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 30' Poor challenge from Kevin. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 33' Yeferson Soteldo was booked on 33.
- 38' A quiet spell here at Estadio Urbano Caldeira. Santos FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 43' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Jobson. He replaces Lucas Braga on 46 minute.
- 47' Pedro Raul is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 52' It looks like no one’s ball. Santos FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 57' The 24-year-old Kaio Jorge has been sensational this season — 3 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 60' A change in the Botafogo FR ranks — Kelvin exits the field as Davi Araujo enters on 60.
- 65' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 70' Botafogo FR started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 70.
- 72' It is a substitution in Santos FC team. Sandry is replaced by Jean Mota on 72 minute.
- 77' Santos FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 78' The crowd applauds Ze Welison as he leaves the pitch. Cicero steps in for Botafogo FR.
- 80' Botafogo FR make a change. Pedro Raul trudges off to be replaced by Matheus Nascimento on 80 minutes.
- 82' Bruninho makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and Santos FC are in front.
- 87' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Caio Alexandre suffering a number of foals already.
- 90' Madson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Yeferson Soteldo on 90 minute.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Santos FC take all three points.
Lineups
Santos FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 4
- 3
- 1
- 21
-
9
Kaio Jorge ↓ Bruninho 72'
- 44
-
10
Yeferson Soteldo ↓ Arthur Gomes 90'
- 38
-
30
Lucas Braga ↓ Jobson 46'
- 6
Bench
-
13
Madson ↑ 90'
- 2
-
41
Jean Mota ↑ 72'
- 25
-
23
Arthur Gomes ↑ 90'
- 37
-
8
Jobson ↑ 46'
- 45
- 36
- 27
-
19
Bruninho ↑ 72'
- 33
Coach
Cuca
Botafogo FR Lineups
Starting XI
-
37
Kelvin ↓ Davi Araujo 60'
-
50
Ze Welison ↓ Cicero 78'
- 10
- 14
- 3
- 29
- 6
- 2
- 19
-
9
Pedro Raul ↓ Matheus Nascimento 80'
- 11
Bench
-
28
Cicero ↑ 78'
- 40
- 8
-
16
Cascardo ↑ 46'
- 25
- 30
-
20
Alexander Lecaros ↑ 78'
- 38
- 21
-
39
Matheus Nascimento ↑ 80'
-
27
Davi Araujo ↑ 60'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lucas Fernandes | 3 |
| Yeferson Soteldo | 3 |
| Marcos Leonardo Almeida | 3 |
| Tiquinho Soares | 2 |
| Marinho | 2 |
| Danilo Barbosa | 2 |
| Joaquin Correa | 2 |
| Rodrygo | 1 |
Head to Head
Santos FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.06
Santos FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.52
Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 68% + Both teams to score 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Santos FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.58
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 3.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 4.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
Double Chance
Santos FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Botafogo FR
47%
Santos FC or Botafogo FR
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.6%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
6.5%
1 – 2
6.4%
2 – 0
6%
3 – 1
5.9%
1 – 0
5.2%
3 – 2
4.5%
0 – 0
4.1%
3 – 0
4%
0 – 1
3.6%
2 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Santos FC
| Handicap | Santos FC covers | Push | Botafogo FR covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 15% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 20% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 14% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 8% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Santos FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.