Santos FC vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Santos FC vs Botafogo FR — Serie A .
- Santos FC 21 games · 22 pts (2026/26)
- Botafogo FR 21 games · 30 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE Palmeiras | 23 | 48 |
| 2 | CR Flamengo | 21 | 42 |
| 3 | CA Paranaense | 23 | 41 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 23 | 38 |
| 5 | EC Bahia | 22 | 33 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro EC | 22 | 33 |
| 7 | RB Bragantino | 22 | 32 |
| 8 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 22 | 32 |
| 9 | Coritiba FBC | 23 | 31 |
| 10 | Botafogo FR | 21 | 30 |
| 11 | CA Mineiro | 21 | 29 |
| 12 | Sao Paulo FC | 22 | 27 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 22 | 26 |
| 14 | Gremio FBPA | 21 | 25 |
| 15 | SC Internacional | 22 | 23 |
| 16 | Mirassol FC | 21 | 23 |
| 17 | Santos FC | 21 | 22 |
| 18 | CR Vasco da Gama | 21 | 22 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 22 | 22 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 21 | 10 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jul | Botafogo FR | H | 2–2 | D |
| 16 Jul | Sao Paulo FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 09 Jul | Goiás EC | H | 4–3 | W |
| 02 Jul | Cuiaba EC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 25 Jun | CR Flamengo | H | 2–3 | L |
| 21 Jun | SC Corinthians Paulista | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jul | Santos FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 16 Jul | RB Bragantino | H | 2–0 | W |
| 09 Jul | Gremio FBPA | A | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Jul | CR Vasco da Gama | H | 2–0 | W |
| 25 Jun | SE Palmeiras | A | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Jun | Cuiaba EC | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Santos FC | Botafogo FR | |
|---|---|---|
| #17 | Position | #10 |
| 22 | Points | 30 |
| 21 | Played | 21 |
| 5 / 7 / 9 | W / D / L | 8 / 6 / 7 |
| 29 | Scored | 35 |
| 35 | Conceded | 33 |
| -6 | GD | +2 |
| 1.05 | PPG | 1.43 |
| 24% | Win % | 38% |
Key Stats
54%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
46%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
24%
Clean Sheets
Santos FC this season
Santos FC this season
19%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
Botafogo FR this season
Santos FC are 17th (22 pts). Botafogo FR are 10th (30 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Santos FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
2/3
31-45
5/2
46-60
4/3
61-75
1/4
76+
3/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Botafogo FR
0-15
5/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
4/2
46-60
2/3
61-75
4/3
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Santos FC
| Gabriel Barbosa | 7 G | 2 A |
| Neymar | 6 G | 2 A |
| Alvaro Barreal | 4 G | 1 A |
| 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 !
- 5' Santos FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Botafogo FR's shape.
- 10' With 0 assists to his name this season, Joao Victor is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Santos FC.
- 15' Dodi is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Santos FC so far.
- 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 24' Marcos Leonardo Almeida puts Santos FC on the lead.
- 29' It is a cagey affair so far. Santos FC in their trying to find a way past Botafogo FR's compact .
- 34' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 39' Santos FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 41' Another change for Botafogo FR made on 41 minute. Luis Henrique leaves to be changed by Joao Victor.
- 46' The crowd applauds Junior Santos as he leaves the pitch. Matias Segovia steps in for Botafogo FR.
- 51' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Santos FC and Botafogo FR are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 56' Jean Lucas has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 61' Santos FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 62' Another substitution for Santos FC to replace Joao Paulo by Vladimir on 62 minute.
- 63' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Joao Lucas.
- 66' It is a substitution in Botafogo FR team. Danilo Barbosa is replaced by Janderson Costa on 66 minute.
- 70' Botafogo FR receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 70.
- 75' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Santos FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 76' The referee calls foul for Marcal. He receives a Yellow card.
- 81' The Brazil Marcos Leonardo Almeida breaks the deadlock on 81 minutes. 2-0!
- 84' Brilliant from the ! Tiquinho Soares makes it 2-1 with a superb finish on 84.
- 86' The Santos FC bench stirs into life. Tche Tche is withdrawn and Alexandre Guedes gets his opportunity.
- 87' What an equalizer from Adryelson!
- 89' The referee calls foul for Matias Segovia. He receives a Yellow card.
- 90' Alexandre Guedes has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Santos FC Lineups
Botafogo FR Lineups
Starting XI
- 34
- 12
-
37
Junior Santos ↓ Matias Segovia 46'
- 21
- 9
-
6
Tche Tche ↓ Carlos Alberto 86'
- 24
- 94
-
11
Luis Henrique ↓ Joao Victor 41'
- 17
- 5
Bench
-
18
Lucas Fernandes ↑ 86'
-
7
Joao Victor ↑ 41'
- 10
-
27
Carlos Alberto ↑ 86'
- 90
- 1
- 16
- 4
-
20
Matias Segovia ↑ 46'
- 57
-
39
Janderson Costa ↑ 66'
- 54
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Marcos Leonardo Almeida | 3 |
| Lucas Fernandes | 3 |
| Yeferson Soteldo | 3 |
| Tiquinho Soares | 2 |
| Marinho | 2 |
| Danilo Barbosa | 2 |
| Alvaro Barreal | 2 |
| Joaquin Correa | 2 |
Head to Head
Santos FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.68
Santos FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.93
Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for:
Santos FC or Botafogo FR 75% + Both teams to score 69%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.61
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 3.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 4.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
Double Chance
Santos FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Botafogo FR
66%
Santos FC or Botafogo FR
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Santos FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.6%
1 – 2
8.2%
2 – 1
7.1%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
5.2%
0 – 2
5.1%
0 – 1
4.7%
2 – 3
4.4%
0 – 0
4.1%
1 – 0
4%
3 – 1
4%
2 – 0
3.9%
Asian Handicap — Santos FC
| Handicap | Santos FC covers | Push | Botafogo FR covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 10% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 16% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 19% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 13% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Santos FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.